EICC Success Stories
Inspiring stories from our community.
Made for More
With her megawatt smile and warm personality, Claudia Artola is the last person you’d describe as “angsty” or “shy.” But those are exactly the words she uses when talking about her life before enrolling at Muscatine Community College (MCC). A first generation college student who grew up in Guatemala…
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Global Reach EICC
Education Prepares Vietnamese Nun to Give Back With little more than her faith and a few belongings, six years ago Sister Nuong Bui traveled to the United to States to embark on a journey of self discovery and sacrifice with one goal in mind: To become a nurse. Many people choose this career path because…
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On display
Student artwork shines at the Figge Home to the Midwest’s finest art collections and host of world-class traveling exhibitions, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport is an art lover’s dream. From exhibits featuring breathtaking paintings to Haitian sculptures, it’s a destination for tourists, locals, schools, and of course, aspiring artists who dream of displaying their…
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A Woman to Watch
EICC’s Diane Stanley honored by Iowa Restaurant Association Ten years ago, if you had told Diane Stanley where she’d be today she would have laughed and said “yeah right!” Never did she dream she’d be running successful college programs in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, let alone being recognized for her work. Yet here she…
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More cans
“I can” leads to state-level appointment It’s one thing to be told it’s never too late to chase your dreams and something else entirely to see someone actually doing it, barriers and all. That’s what you get when you meet Megan Linzy, a Scott Community College graduate and Office Coordinator for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges'…
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In a world of Lebrons and Beyonces be a Monifah
With a beautiful smile and personality to match, Scott Community College student Monifah Ponton has a way of making those around her feel at ease. Within minutes of meeting two things are clear: 1) Ponton cares deeply about helping other people. 2) Under that bright smile is a fierce determination to do something great. For…
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Answering the Call
From Business Owner to Medical Student Very few of us know what our true calling is when we’re 18-years-old and tasked with choosing a path. For those who miss the mark, or who don’t figure out their passion until later in life, starting a new career isn’t often an option. Tyler Gibson didn’t always know…
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The Art of Healing
Scott Community College alumnus turns passion into purpose On any given day, Kenneth Cunningham can most likely be found with a paintbrush in hand blasting music in his art studio, his cat observing the paint strokes from a table, or even perched on his shoulder, while his dog lays happily at his feet. The scene…
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Watch Me Fly TCC
SCC student, faculty member and local musician make an impact through music Music has a way of expressing how we feel in a way words alone simply cannot. And, when cranked up loud for all to hear, it has the power to amplify – both literally and figuratively. A single lyric or melody can catch…
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Timeless Tavern
Since the beginning of our society, few things have remained the same. The way we talk, dress, travel and work all look drastically different than they did 100 years ago. But there is one thing that has been a mainstay and it comes in the form of an open room with a tall countertop, serving…
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