Work of Memphis artist Alex Warble on display through Apr. 4 A collection of 12 paintings and drawings by Memphis artist Alex Warble is on display at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Fulton Campus. The show, entitled "Inventory Systems and the Big Animal Show Plateau," features colorful and whimsical paintings on wood, drawings and mixed media in Warble's unique style. His murals can be seen painted on the sides of buildings scattered throughout the Memphis area. The Fulton native took art classes at ICC, eventually graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in illustration from The Memphis College of Art in 2006. The show will be on display until Apr. 4. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Shawn Whittington at eswhittington@iccms.edu or call 662.862.8301. March 25, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Public Health Technology program to join in national celebration with local events Itawamba Community College’s Public Health Technology program will join those in the profession in celebrating the week of April 1 as National Public Health Week. According to program director Cassie Alexander, the theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” She said the commemoration recognizes the contributions of public health in improving the physical condition of the people of the United States and for ICC’s Public Health Technology program, the residents of Mississippi, specifically those in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties; and achieving health equity. “Community health workers are the backbone of public health, bridging the gap between healthcare systems and the communities they serve, ensuring that no one is left behind in the pursuit of well-being and equity,” said Caroline Newkirk, ICC adjunct instructor and Evaluation Specialist with the Mississippi Public Health Institute. “ICC’s Public Health Technology program fills a critical gap in Mississippi by offering a curriculum that prepares its students exceptionally well with the knowledge and skills to be invaluable community health workers. In a state that is medically underserved, ... March 22, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography awarded accreditation Itawamba Community College’s newest health science program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. “With this national accreditation, our students are eligible to obtain credentials in obstetrics and gynecologic sonography and abdominal extended sonography by the time of graduation,” said Amanda Stone, program director. “Upon graduation, students are eligible to be licensed registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers entering the workforce. This is a huge accomplishment for our program. We are one of only two Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs accredited in the state. We have worked tirelessly with the help and support of the community, especially our clinical affiliates, toward this goal at ICC since the beginning of the program.” DMS combines an in-person boot camp/lab session at the beginning of both the fall and spring semesters, clinical rotations and online didactic courses. Graduates of the one-year (three semester program) earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program format offers an opportunity for potential students from outside ICC’s service area to participate as long as clinical sites are approved. ... March 21, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Matthew Butler one of eight PTK members nationwide to receive prestigious scholarship Matthew L. Butler of Tupelo, a student at Itawamba Community College, is one of eight Phi Theta Kappa members selected as a 2024 Guistwhite Scholar and will receive a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies. Butler, who is a biochemistry major, is participating in the Middle College program. He will graduate from both Tupelo High School and ICC in May. His ICC activities include vice president of Scholarship for the Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Instructional Support team member, 22-23 Monroe County Representative for the Tupelo Student Government Association, STEM Club president, Exam Cram tutor and member of the Humanities Club. His honors include president’s list and recipient of the PTK Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise scholarship in 2023. His civic activities include Time for Tupelo, among other local community service events and tutoring. At Tupelo High School, his activities and honors are Science Olympiad, ACT 30+ Club, Poetry Out Load State Finalist and National Rural and Small-Town Recognition program. He plans to transfer to Mississippi State University this fall to continue working toward his degree in biochemistry with a ... March 20, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Bowers to receive PTK Distinguished Adviser Award Jenny Bowers of Tupelo, English instructor and Phi Theta Kappa adviser for the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Itawamba Community College Tupelo Campus, has been selected as the recipient of a Hallmark Distinguished Adviser Award from the honor society. The award, which can be received only once, is presented to advisers with at least four or more years of service as of January 10, 2024. She will receive the award during the organization’s annual convention, PTK Catalyst, in Orlando, Fla., Apr. 4-6. Bowers joined the ICC faculty in 2002 as an adjunct instructor and became full-time in 2011. Also, she has served as Writing Center consultant and director. She earned both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi State University. Her PTK awards and honors include the 2024 Outstanding Adviser and Horizon Award Adviser, PTK Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Advisory Board for 2023-25, Five Star Adviser, Bennie Warren Outstanding Adviser for the MS/LA Region (two years) and the Horizon Award for New Advisers. Additional honors include William Winter Scholar for 2022 and National Merit Finalist. Bowers is a member ... March 19, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC continues to elevate student experience with construction of Connection Center, Chick-fil-A Plans to elevate the ICC Experience continue with the announcement of the construction of The Connection Center, a multi-use conference center space, and a Chick-fil-A on the Fulton Campus. According to Tyler Camp, Chief of Staff, the facility, which will be built in the front portion of the Band Hall parking lot, is expected to open during the spring 2026 semester. Following the announcement, Camp said that initial estimates for the project have been received, but bids will be accepted within the next 45 days. Capital from unexpended plant allocations or local monies with an injection of funds from Sodexo, ICC’s dining services provider, which will operate Chick-fil-A, will be used for construction of the facility. “We have been in negotiations with Sodexo and Chick-fil-A over the past three years,” Camp said. “We are continuously looking at ways to expand our experiences for our students, employees and the communities that we serve. CFA is a household name and ... March 18, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 3 Comments Read More >>
ICC School of STEM receives $15,000 contribution from TVA Itawamba Community College’s School of STEM will benefit from a $15,000 contribution from the Tennessee Valley Authority. “Because of TVA’s generosity, ICC’s students, who are majoring in STEM-related areas, can experience a weather balloon experiment and a mobile planetarium, both significant additions to our curriculum and opportunities that will enhance learning,” said Dr. Jada Mills, Natural Science division chair and one of three lead contacts for the School of STEM. “Our mission at TVA is to improve the lives of those in our region,” said Carolyn Ward, Community Relations specialist. “One of the ways we are able to make an impact is funding contributions through our partnership with Tombigbee Electric Power Association, and we are incredibly thankful for their support. We know that STEM learning prepares students to be the workforce of tomorrow – preparing them for steady, good-paying careers that will see them through a lifetime of prosperity right here in Mississippi. I am proud that TVA played a role in bringing STEM exposure to Itawamba Community College, which will help to ... March 6, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Phi Theta Kappa chapters receive multiple awards at district conference Both the Beta Tau Sigma (Tupelo) and Upsilon Sigma (Fulton) chapters of Phi Theta Kappa at Itawamba Community College received multiple awards at the organization’s Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Conference, Feb. 29-Mar. 1, at William Carey University. Both chapters were awarded five-star status. Beta Tau Sigma’s awards included Jenny Bowers of Tupelo, Outstanding Adviser; Bowers and Dr. Delena Hukle of Mantachie, Horizon award advisers; Serra-Avery Erwin of Tupelo, Golden Key Award; Most Distinguished Chapter finalist; Top 10 and theme finalist for Honors in Action; and Top 10 College Project. The chapter’s Honors in Action project, which is research-based, was Theme 6, The Soul of Play. It centered around spoken word performances, Bowers said. Members of the chapter read to ICC’s preschool, sponsored a poetry night at a local coffee house as well as a “write it down, let it go” box in the lobby of the Academic and Student Center. “All of the parts of our project reflected the concept that we use words to play, and play can be therapeutic,” Bowers noted. The College Project, which is requested by ICC’s administration, focused ... March 5, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC art students win five state awards Itawamba Community College’s art students brought home five awards from the annual MCCAIA State Art Competition at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, tied for the top spot with both Hinds Community College and Holmes Community College. They include Keyelle Holder of Fulton, first place, drawing, for “Dinosaur With Lettuce;” Emily Tibbs of Fulton, honorable mention, drawing, for “Feline Fantasy” and third place, 3-D design, for the sculpture “Gorgeous Golden Lady;” Mak Masters of Pontotoc, honorable mention, 3-D design, for the sculpture, “The Wandering;” and Noah Sartin of Tupelo, first place, 3-D design, for the sculpture, “Faerie Trifeta.” The exhibition will be on display at Southwest through Mar. 27. Gallery hours are from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. March 4, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects Hall of Fame for 2023-24 Twelve Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of the prestigious Hall of Fame for 2023-24. They include Jolie Anna Bishop, Ally Thompson, both of Amory; Addison Pletzke of Clinton; Jordan Allen of Jackson; Whitt Willis of Madison; Michaela Heitger of Mooreville; Lucy Vaughn of Nettleton; Lexie Kent of New Albany; Sara Francis Kitchens of Pontotoc; William Gibson, Gabrielle Pearce, both of Tupelo; and Aubrey Eaton of Woodland. At ICC, Allen is a member of the women’s soccer team, STEM Club, Trading Post, Phi Theta Kappa and Honors College; ’23 Orientation Leader; Instructional Support Leader and Chemistry II tutor for NASA (Mississippi Space Grant Consortium). Her other activities include assistance in the nursery and sing in the choir at New Jerusalem Church in Jackson. She will transfer to Mississippi College where she plans to major in biology/pre-medicine with a minor in communication. She is the daughter of Althea Allen. Bishop’s activities have included All-American Band; Color Guard captain; Indian Delegation president; Social Media Ambassador; Student Government Association secretary, Orientation Leader; and member of Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma ... March 1, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>