ICC to Host Encore Dinner & Demo Featuring Namaste Due to the overwhelming response to its October Dinner & Demo series, Itawamba Community College will host an encore edition of the popular event on Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m., featuring Namaste restaurant and Chef Sam. The menu for the evening will include fried spinach with feta as the appetizer. Entrée selections will feature papri chaat, lamb korma, butter chicken and bhindi, followed by gulab jamun for dessert. “The new partnership with Namaste had an overwhelming response in October, and we wanted to not only accommodate guests who weren’t able to purchase tickets for the sold-out event, but also those who enjoyed the experience so much they wanted to attend again,” said Christy Scheuer, director of ICC’s Food Management Certification program. “We’re thrilled to offer an encore edition featuring Chef Sam and Namaste to give everyone another chance to enjoy this incredible dining experience.” Limited seating is available. The cost is $55 per person or $100 per couple. For more information or to make reservations, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. The Dinner & Demo series is part of ICC’s commitment to lifelong learning and ... October 28, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Steele, Kinard selected for Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy Itawamba Community College’s Rachel Steele of Fulton and Dr. Ira Lindsay Kinard of Houston have been selected as participants in the 2025-26 Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy. Steele, who has been a member of the ICC family since 2019, serves as the director of Admissions and registrar. Her previous roles at ICC include instructional support services coordinator and academic mentor. Steele earned the Master of Science degree in College Student Personnel from Arkansas Tech University in 2013 and the Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Central Baptist College in 2011. Her honors include ICC Leadership Development Institute (2024-25). She and her husband, Jake, have two children and are active members of Grace Bible Church of Fulton. Dr. Kinard, a mathematics instructor at ICC, began her tenure at the College in 2008. Her previous service includes advisor for the Beta Tau Sigma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree from Mississippi State University in 2018, the Master of Education degree from the University of Mississippi in 2008, the Bachelor of Arts in Education ... October 27, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
Humanities Club at ICC to Host “Career Curveballs” Featuring Chase Parham and Jeff Roberson The Humanities Club at Itawamba Community College will host a special event, Career Curveballs: Chase Parham and Jeff Roberson, October 28 on the Fulton campus for ICC students. Parham, an ICC alumnus, works for 247Sports/CBS Sports and is co-owner of MPW Digital, Mississippi’s most downloaded podcast network. During his time at ICC, he served as Chieftain sports editor and was recognized with the 2004 Journalism Department Award. He is also the author of Resilient Rebels: Ole Miss Baseball’s Remarkable Path to a National Title and co-author of Stories From Ole Miss Baseball, which includes a foreword by Archie Manning. Parham and his co-author, Jeff Roberson, will share insights on their career paths, daily job responsibilities and experiences in sports media. This student-focused session aims to offer practical advice and a real-world perspective for those interested in journalism, broadcasting and communications-related careers. The event will also be recorded for Parham’s podcast, and he will host a book signing afterward for Stories From Ole Miss Baseball. For more information about upcoming campus events, visit www.iccms.edu/events. October 27, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Gray, Stevenson selected for Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program Holly Gray of Fulton, Library director, and Chris Stevenson of Fulton, dean of Academic Instruction, have been selected to represent Itawamba Community College as participants in the Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program. Gray earned the associate’s degree from ICC, the bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Mississippi, the master’s degree in instructional technology from Mississippi State University, and the master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Alabama. She began her career at ICC in 2016 as librarian and currently serves as library director. Her honors include the ICC Leadership Development Institute, the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy and service on the MAGNOLIA Advisory Board. Gray is a member of Fulton United Methodist Church and serves on the ICC Wesley Foundation Board. She and her husband, Jim, reside in Fulton and are the parents of two children. Stevenson, who began his career at ICC in 2010, previously served as history instructor and chair of the Social Science Division before being named dean of academic instruction. He earned the associate’s degree from ICC, the bachelor’s degree ... October 27, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to Host Second Annual “Choptoberfest” Tailgate Ahead of Rivalry Game Itawamba Community College will host its second annual Choptoberfest tailgate celebration on Thursday, October 24, beginning at 5 p.m. at the ICC Grove on the Fulton Campus. The family-friendly event will take place ahead of the ICC Indians’ home football matchup against Northeast Mississippi Community College. This year’s Choptoberfest will feature food, music, games and activities for the whole family, creating a festive atmosphere as the ICC community gears up for one of the most spirited events of the year. Pregame festivities for the football game are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Eaton Field. Earlier in the day, ICC will host its Fall Preview Day, welcoming registered high school seniors from across the region to explore campus, meet with faculty and staff and experience college life firsthand. In addition, the Office of Alumni and Foundation will welcome back ICC alumni from football, cheer and band programs whose graduation years end in “5” for the evening’s festivities. “It has quickly become one of our favorite traditions,” said Dr. Jay Allen, president of Itawamba Community College. “Choptoberfest ... October 20, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
Tomahawk Marching Band Championship returns this weekend at ICC The annual competition will bring some of the region's most accomplished marching bands together in Fulton. Bands from across the Mid-South will participate in Itawamba Community College’s Tomahawk Marching Band Championship, Oct. 18, at Eaton Field/Butch Lambert Stadium at the Fulton Campus. Due to the threat of potential severe weather, the competition will begin at 8 a.m. The annual event provides an opportunity for bands across the Mid-South to perform in both a competitive and educational environment. Adjudicators from across the nation will critique bands, color guard and percussion with the same caption-based criteria used in the MHSAA State Marching Band Championships, according to ICC All-American Band Director and Fine Arts Division Chair Ryan Todd. Among the bands participating and in performance time order include Smithville High School, Hatley High School, Baldwyn High School, Mantachie High School, Nettleton High School, Independence High School, New Albany High School, Ripley High School, North Pontotoc High School, Kosciusko High School, South Pontotoc High School, Lafayette High School, Saltillo High School, Olive Branch High School, Center Hill High School, DeSoto Central High School, Tupelo High School and ... October 17, 2025 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
TVA donates $30,000 for STEM Lounge at the Tupelo Campus Tennessee Valley Authority has presented $30,000 to Itawamba Community College to continue to advance STEM-related programming. The funds will be used to establish a dedicated STEM Lounge on ICC’s Tupelo Campus, creating a collaborative space for learning, innovation and engagement. “TVA’s generous support helps us build a dynamic environment where students can explore, collaborate and grow in STEM disciplines,” said Dr. Jay Allen, ICC President. “This lounge will become a central hub for hands-on projects, peer mentoring and faculty-student interaction, strengthening our mission to prepare students for high-demand careers.” The donation will be used for furnishing and initial operation of the STEM Lounge. Flexible seating and collaborative design features will encourage teamwork and innovation. Through partnerships and donations, ICC already operates a STEM Lounge on the Fulton Campus. Currently, STEM at ICC includes the School of STEM, STEM Club and experiential learning. Since 2018, TVA has donated more than $69,000 to ICC for various projects in coordination with Tombigbee Electric Power Association. These investments reflect TVA’s ongoing commitment to supporting regional education and workforce readiness. “TVA is proud to invest in institutions like ICC ... October 1, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC, The W sign MOU to provide educational opportunities for students pursuing sspecific career education programs with desire to earn bachelor's degree Itawamba Community College and Mississippi University for Women signed a memorandum of understanding today [Sept. 19] to provide educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in specific career education programs with a desire to eventually earn a bachelor’s degree. The agreement establishes a pathway by which students earning an appropriate Associate of Applied Science degree from ICC may complete a baccalaureate degree at The W. According to the agreement, both institutions will work together to enroll students in degree completion programs for ICC’s career education graduates. Both colleges will advise and encourage ICC students, alumni and constituents to promote these programs to each institution’s stakeholders and throughout the local community college district. The pathways will provide for students in certain degree areas to transfer up to 90 credit hours to The W after graduating from ICC. Included are computer networking and cybersecurity, computer programming, business and marketing management, hospitality management, paralegal and construction management. According to Dylan Baldwin, dean of Career Education at ICC, “This partnership with Mississippi University for Women creates a remarkable pathway for our students. By completing three years ... September 19, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Upskill Mid-South offers possible financial assistance for four ICC short-term traning programs Students who enroll in four short-term training programs at Itawamba Community College could have the opportunity for financial assistance through Upskill Mid-South, which is a collaboration with the Three Rivers Planning and Development District and the University of Memphis. The programs include Electrician Assistant, Welding and Cutting, Commercial Truck Driving and Google IT Support, according to Josh Gammill, director of Continuing Education and Career Services. “Upskill Mid-South introduced the initiative to provide targeted training programs aimed at supporting unemployed and underemployed individuals across a 42-county tristate region,” Gammill noted. The program is designed to address critical workforce needs. Among the Mississippi counties include Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica and Union. “The Itawamba Community College, the University of Memphis and UpSkill Mid-South Partnership offers accelerated job training and education programs to people in the community as well as help finding a job,” said Diane Pabich, director, University of Memphis, Upskill Mid-South program. “Our programs help individuals develop and refine skills that are highly valued in today’s workplace. All are completely sponsored.” ... September 18, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Fall Preview Day High school seniors will have an opportunity to learn about Itawamba Community College during its Fall Preview Day, which is scheduled for October 23 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Fall Preview Day attendees will also have free admission for the ICC/Northeast football game at Eaton Field, beginning with a tailgate at 5 p.m. They can select from up to two information sessions about ICC’s schools of academics, career education and health science, and participants will hear directly from faculty within the areas. They can choose which schools to attend based on a selected major through the registration link. Attendees will also receive information on involvement at ICC, financial aid/scholarships, housing and residence life, Phi Theta Kappa and honors. There will also be a question-and-answer session. Student recruiters will lead the campus and residence hall tours during this event. Although attendance at the football game is optional, two Fall Preview Day attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Dr. Pepper Tuition Toss at halftime. The names of two ... September 17, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>