EICC News

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Spring 2026 President's and Deans' Lists

These students were named to the President’s and Deans' Lists for the Spring 2026 semester.

Summer Hours: June & July 2026

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) will operate on a four-day schedule starting June 1 through July 31, 2026.

For Him | Lauren Eden

Lauren Eden remembers her younger brother coming home from school and walking a little differently than normal. At 17 years old, Oliver was active and healthy. Nobody thought much of it in the beginning.

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Built by Industry, Backed by Education

May 22, 2026

The need was evident long before the solution took shape. Manufacturers across Eastern Iowa struggled to fill industrial maintenance roles as retirements accelerated, and technology advanced.

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AI Is Here — And EICC Is Preparing the Workforce

May 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept. It is already shaping how businesses analyze data, automate work, and make decisions. EICC is responding with a new AI Programming degree to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in this growing field.

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Allen Eberle Art Exhibit | June 23

May 20, 2026

Clinton Community College's Library Art Gallery is currently exhibiting work by Allen Eberle.

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EICC Holds Tuition Steady as Student Financial Pressures Rise

May 20, 2026

More than half of college students worry about covering monthly expenses. At Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, that reality is shaping decisions.

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Progress Looks Like This | Dionna Reed

May 19, 2026

For Dionna Reed, earning her RN was not a sudden achievement. It was the next step in a plan she was building for more than a decade.

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EICC Announces Finalists for Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

May 18, 2026

Faculty, staff, students, and community members are invited to participate in upcoming virtual forums with each candidate. The forums are an opportunity for the college community to hear directly from the finalists, learn more about their leadership experience and vision, and provide feedback as part of the final stage of the search process.