Complete 2 Compete Itawamba Community College is among Mississippi’s two- and four-year institutions which are collaborating in an initiative to assist adults who have earned some college credit but insufficient hours for a degree to complete the requirements necessary. The Complete 2 Compete initiative has launched a website, www.msc2c.org, to provide information and resources to enable state residents to evaluate their previous coursework to determine a pathway to college completion. “Itawamba Community College is excited about the unlimited possibilities Complete 2 Compete will provide for residents of our region and beyond,” said President Dr. Jay Allen. “We look forward to participating in this initiative to provide an exceptional educational foundation to enhance the quality of life, particularly for the adult learner segment of the population.” “Complete 2 Compete will grow our skilled, educated workforce, in turn growing economic development across the state,” said Gov. Phil Bryant at the recent website launch. “This partnership will ensure Mississippi remains attractive to business and industry looking for a favorable tax climate and a workforce ready to excel on day one. I am grateful to everyone involved in ... August 22, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Constitution Day Mississippi Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley and Sen. Chad McMahan (Dist. 6) will be featured presenters during Itawamba Community College’s celebration of Constitution Day at 7 p.m., Sept. 18, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Both will engage in a discussion/forum on local issues, which affect both ICC and the area it serves. The event is free, and the public is invited. For more information, contact Chris Stevenson at (662) 862-8169 or email castevenson@iccms.edu. August 21, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Alumni membership drive Itawamba Community College’s Alumni Association is attempting to reconnect with more than 16,000 graduates or those who have attended as part of its annual membership drive which is underway. The association provides an opportunity for alumni to stay connected with ICC, to receive updates and information as well as to give back to the institution that provides so many with an exceptional educational background. Membership in ICC’s Alumni Association is open to former students, current and former faculty and staff members and friends of the College. Membership forms are available at www.iccms.edu or by emailing alumni@iccms.edu. For more information, contact Dr. Jan Reid-Bunch, executive director of community relations, at (662) 862-8035 or email jrbunch@iccms.edu. August 18, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Mini dance camp Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for a mini dance camp for grades K through six, which is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon, Sept. 9, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Participants will learn the ICC fight song and a new dance routine. They will perform during halftime of ICC’s Sept. 14 football game. The $25 fee includes a t-shirt. Registrations may be mailed to Sarah Beth McCarter, ICC Band, 602 West Hill Street, Fulton, MS 38843. For more information, call (662) 213.2217. August 18, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC All-American Band Members of the Itawamba Community College All-American Band for 2017-18 have been selected. They include Aberdeen – Tameria Brandon, Jershae Devauld, Jose Gonzalez, Amyah Lee, Lamonica McFarland, Jaylin Rowe, Lauren Threadgill, Kimberly Young; Ackerman – Zoe Hunt; Adger, Ala. – Jesse Graham; Amory – Olivia Grace Ausbon, DaVonya Beeks, Deon Blanchard, Harley Cox, Jimmy Dankins, Allison Esquivel, Carlita Griffin, Riley King, Bethany Sheely, Chantz Washington, Jake Watson, Branden York; Baldwyn – Jacob Buse; Belden – Hannah Bradley, Kristina Fields, Jada Foster; Booneville – Eddie Caveness; Brookwood, Ala. – Brandon Singleton; Bruce – Robin Eaton, Justin Noguez, Karman Starks; Caledonia – John Buchman, Marissa Cannon; Calhoun City – Chloe Pollan; Clinton – Brett Causey; Columbus – Andrew Foreman, Richard Gore, Chelsea Little, Savion Lucious, Mallory Manning; Cordova, Tenn. – Grace Polite; Corinth – Logan Freeman; Decatur, Ala. – Victoria Smith; Ecru – Savannah Galabiz, Katie Henry; Eupora – MaKayla Blakely, Kiajah Evans, Autumn Willhite; Fulton – Destiny Baswell,Valerie Blake, Bethany Bryan, Marissa Francis, Grace Gaddy, Seth Stovall, Lauren Thomas; Greenwood Springs – Valeri Palmer; Grenada – JaDarius Avery; Guntown – Jo ... August 16, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Nursing assistant class Registration is underway through Sept. 15 for a nursing assistant class at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. The class will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m., Oct. 16-Dec. 13, but clinicals and CPR class are full-day sessions. The course prepares participants to take the exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Upon successful completion of the program and the exam, nursing assistants may find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant provides an excellent foundation for those who want to advance in the nursing profession. Cost of the course is $425. To register or for more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. August 14, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Fall registration continues Registration is continuing for the 2017 fall semester at Itawamba Community College. Students may register through Aug. 18 for traditional classes and the Aug. eight-week traditional accelerated term; Aug. 22 for the Aug. eight-week eLearning accelerated term and Aug. 25 for full-term eLearning classes. Academic, career and technical, eLearning (online) and workforce opportunities are available in an extensive schedule, which includes both day and evening classes at Fulton, Tupelo and Belden. For more information, visit the Student Affairs office on the Fulton Campus (David C. Cole Student Services building) or the Tupelo Campus (Student Support Center) or call (662) 862-8000 or (662) 620-5000 or email go2icc@iccms.edu. August 14, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Additional scholarships Scholarship recipients at Itawamba Community College for 2017 include: Aberdeen – Jaylin Rowe, Academic; Shelby Wages, Academic; Blue Springs – Thomas Paul Warren, Leadership; Caledonia – Spencer Unruh, ACT Achievement Incentive; Columbus – Tempest N. Smith, Leadership; Corinth – Jackson Lane Lancaster, Leadership; Ecru – Tyler Q. Hendrix, ACT Regular Incentive; Guntown – Kyle Hopkins, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Hamilton – Kameron Atkins, ACT Regular Incentive; Houston – Cynthia M.A. Hughes, ACT Regular Incentive, Leadership; Mantachie – Olivia Taylor Hall, Leadership; Sarah Grace Minor, ACT Achievement Incentive; Mooreville – Lindsey Kyle, Leadership; Jimmy C. Norman, ACT Special Incentive; Avery White, Leadership; Pontotoc – Colton Conlee, Academic, Leadership; Peyton Michael Johnson, Leadership; Saltillo – Dylan Hobson, Leadership; Jacob Mitchell, ACT Achievement Incentive; Tupelo – Kimothy Garner, Academic; Kristen Hall, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership; Madalyn V. Harris, ACT Achievement Incentive; Devin Johnson, ACT Regular Incentive; Michaela Reese, Leadership; Kyle Tennyson Prewitt, ACT Special Incentive; and Walls – Houston Harding, ACT Achievement Incentive, Leadership. August 14, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Art exhibit “Places and People We Love: An Artists Private Collection” by Dot Courson of Pontotoc and her daughter, Susan Patton of Bruce, is currently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The exhibit, which will run until Sept. 22, includes paintings in Courson’s personal collection. The mother and daughter work as full-time artists, but in slightly different genres. Patton paints portraits and figures, and Courson’s specialty is landscapes. Occasionally both paint figures, still life and landscapes. The collection shows the family, past generations of people and familiar places that the artists love, and all of its paintings are contemporary realism or representational works. Mediums are oil, acrylics and watercolors. Patton paints her Mississippi heritage in her works depicting people in the landscape near her home, and her mother has acquired several of these. Courson holds dear the work she has done due to the subject matter: disappearing landscapes from her childhood, her grandchildren’s playgrounds, some of the children at play or plein air paintings from time spent with special artist friends. Courson ... August 11, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC summer graduates Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2017 summer semester at Itawamba Community College. They include Aberdeen – Brittanney E. Breland, A.A.; Malcolm E. Marshall, A.A.; Kaliya J. Smith, A.A.; Jercil C. Weaver, certificate; Amory – Monachia V. French, A.A.S.; Chelsea S. Herndon, certificate; Sonya M. Johnson, A.A.; Bethany A. Sawyer, A.A.; Crystal D. Way, certificate; Blue Mountain – Jacob Girley, A.A.; Cameron M. Lima, A.A.; Montarious T. Simmons, A.A.; Bruce – Allison N. Carpenter, A.A.; Caledonia – Tristen Q. Flynn, A.A.; Columbus – Demyis D. Mayberry, A.A.; Corinth – Amber L. Johnson, A.A.; Fulton – Reagan P. Dulaney, A.A.; Katelyn S. Harbin, certificate; Teresa Siler, A.A.; Christopher M. Underwood, certificate; Golden – Monica N. Fowler, certificate; Duston T. Mills, A.A.S.; Guntown – Phillip B. Buse, certificate; Hamilton – Ty H. Jernigan, A.A.; Houlka – Brody A. Collums, certificate; Cameron R. Smith, A.A.S.; Houston – Clara L. Fisackerly, certificate; Valerie J. Moore, certificate; Macon – Cordell D. Foote, A.A.S.; Mantachie – Kathryn D. ... August 8, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>