Category Archives: Notes from the President

July Quarterly Breakfast

July Quarterly Breakfast

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania  As I write today, summer is in full swing, and we are over halfway through the summer semester.  I’ve mentioned previously that the quietly persistent rhythms of the...
The Power and Work of Redemption

The Power and Work of Redemption

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President, Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania Tommy Clanton, a member of our first graduating class here at EC3, is actually seeking a pardon for some mistakes in his past.  He’s on a path to redemption for his past wrongs....
Graduation: Achieved

Graduation: Achieved

Chris Gray, Ph.D.  Founding President, Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania  Last weekend, we honored our first group of EC3 graduates at our first annual commencement ceremony, a momentous occasion filled with pride, joy, and celebration. Held at...
Preparing to Celebrate!

Preparing to Celebrate!

Chris Gray, Ph.D.  Founding President, Erie County Community College   Graduation is such a significant milestone in a student’s academic journey, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Just about everything going on here at EC3...
Champion: Both Noun and Verb

Champion: Both Noun and Verb

Chris Gray, Ph.D. Founding President | Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania I’m not now nor have I ever been particularly passionate about grammar, but I do find it interesting the way words work. Particularly in English, because it’s such an amalgamation of...