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Est. 1987

About EastEastern Community College

Founded in 1987, EastEastern Community College has remained steadfast in its commitment to student success at every level. With 89% of our graduates having reported attending EastEastern, the results speak for themselves. We take pride in offering 100% of our students access to every course listed below.

Meet Our People

Gary Galloway

Dean of Students

Dean Galloway is an 11-time winner of the EastEastern Excellence in Administration Award and was also the recipient of the 2019 EastEastern Achievement of Deans Award. He is a passionate advocate for students, parents, and Galloway Vending Ventures. In his spare time, Dean Galloway enjoys traveling to Monaco to attend and speak at vending machine conferences.

Professor Rachel Locklear

Professor Locklear is a 1991 graduate of EastEastern and teaches math, sciences, chemistry, humanities, and liberal arts. She also serves as the head basketball coach. Since 2021, she has served as the committee responsible for replacing the missing basketball goal in the gymnasium, in the hope that the Fighting Possums can compete in full-court games in upcoming seasons. She remains optimistic.

Vending

All students have 24/7 access to EastEastern's impressive refreshment infrastructure. Thanks to our contract with Galloway Vending Ventures, EastEastern boasts 47 machines placed throughout campus to ensure convenience for all students and visitors. View the campus map for full details.

Class of 1997

Alumni Spotlight

“Once a Fighting Possum, always a Fighting Possum!”

— Gerald Settle, Class of 1997

Gerald is a true high achiever who earned his Associates of Arts - General Studies, Associates of Arts - Liberal Art, and his Associates of Arts - Humanities, all within 4 years.

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EastEastern News

EastEastern Enters the Booming Crypto Market

Board of Trustees Approves Historic EE Coin Initiative

In a landmark decision, the EastEastern Community College Board of Trustees has approved the introduction of EE Coin, marking the institution's official entry into the world of cryptocurrency. The initiative represents a significant milestone in EastEastern's continued commitment to progress and its ongoing efforts to embrace the opportunities of the 21st century.

Read the Official Announcement