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Eastern WVCTC Introduces Bluegills to Support Aquaponics Learning

June 11, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College welcomed twenty-five juvenile Bluegill fish to be educational animal ambassadors. These fish were released into the on-campus Aquaponics tank by the Biological & Environmental Technology program coordinator, Nathan Van Vranken, and adjunct faculty member, Sarah Purol. Aquaponics is a sustainable farming method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) with hydroponics (growing plants in water). In this system, fish waste provides natural nutrients for the plants, which, in turn, helps filter and…

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Eastern WVCTC Highlights Dual Credit Success, New Grants, and Workforce Growth at Virtual District Consortium

May 29, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College hosted its second District Consortium Meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, via Zoom. Monica Wilson, vice president of Academics and Student Services, welcomed attendees by reaffirming Eastern’s mission to meet the region’s academic and workforce needs through collaboration and innovation. The meeting focused on strengthening regional partnerships and expanding access to education, with updates spanning dual enrollment, workforce training, grant funding, and upcoming events. Dual Credit Program Sees Record Success Tiffany Sentman, student program advisor,…

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Eastern WVCTC Purchases New Automotive Technology Equipment

May 27, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College (Eastern) was awarded $88,420 for its proposal to the West Virginia Community & Technical College System (WVCTCS) and West Virginia Advance “Rapid Response Workforce Development” and Technical Program Development (TPD). Due to the advance grant, the college has purchased a new alignment machine and an Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) calibration machine to provide students in the Automotive Technology program with equipment up to industry standards. “We are very excited to get, not only a new…

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Student Success Night Held at Eastern WVCTC to Honor Students for the Spring 2025 Semester

May 20, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College hosted its end-of-semester Student Success Night, on Friday, May 16. This was an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of its students for their academic achievements, including honor roll distinctions and completion of workforce education courses. “This evening, we celebrate perseverance, excellence, and the courage to lead. Whether you’ve earned honors, completed workforce training, or are the first in your family to walk this path, your success is our shared triumph,” said Monica…

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Graduating Students Can Now Complete Mandatory EPP Assessment

May 16, 2025

EPP-Territorium testing is a mandatory assessment for students graduating with an associate in arts or an associate in applied science. This assessment is administered only once and is not major-specific like the NOCTI. The EPP is a focused general proficiency assessment concentrating on Critical Thinking, English, and Math. It is one continuous 40-minute assessment session comprised of 36 questions. The minimum score is 400 and the maximum score is 500. This is not a pass or fail assessment nor will it affect your grades, GPA,…

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Eastern WVCTC Celebrates 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Moorefield High School

May 16, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College honored Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 graduates at the college’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at Moorefield High School. A total of 38 graduates participated in the ceremony. RandiJo Wolford opened the ceremony with the invocation, focusing on the perseverance required to reach graduation and the importance of moving forward with curiosity and gratitude. “We acknowledge the challenges faced, efforts made, and the dedication to continue,” said Wolford. “Most importantly, we acknowledge the goals…

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40 & 8 Hardy County Voiture 1623 Members Presented Four Eastern College Nursing Students with Scholarships

February 28, 2025

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. – Representatives from 40 & 8 Hardy County Voiture 1623 awarded four $500 nursing scholarships to Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College students on February 18, 2025. The scholarship recipients were Kelsie VanMeter, Brittany Goldizen, Madison Miller, and Tara LeeAnn Aylor. This is the second time these students have been awarded this scholarship and their second semester in the nursing program at Eastern. Joe Delawder, Steve Vaughn, Ken Bransky, Kris Jenkins, Leon Wolfe, and Robert Cross of 40 & 8 presented the…

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Eastern College’s Fully Online Cyber Intelligence Program has new Coordinator

December 5, 2024

Moorefield, W.Va. — Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College recently hired Isaac Winfree as the Cyber Security program coordinator/IT faculty. Winfree will oversee the Cyber Intelligence program, which can earn student completers a two-year degree, a one-year academic certificate, and two micro-credentials in cyber intelligence. Eastern is currently enrolling students for the Spring 2025 semester, including courses that fulfill cyber intelligence requirements, such as CIS 197-Intro to Cyber Security, IT 137-Intro to Cyber Intelligence, and IT 138-Intro to Cyber Threats and Actors. Winfree, a…

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