ICC Fashion Tribe spring show set for Apr. 16 Itawamba Community College’s Fashion Tribe will present its spring show, Apr. 16 at 7 p.m. in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. More than 65 models will be featured in “Soundtrack to Style,” which will highlight various styles of music across different genres and musical eras. Fashion Tribe provides opportunities for ICC’s students to pursue fashion on multiple levels, including modeling, production, design, lighting, backstage management, photography, music, hairstyling and makeup artistry. It partners with College and community entities to provide fashion-based activities and services, according to sponsor C.J. Adams. Executives are Zoe Valsamakis of Aberdeen, backstage; Emma Carolyne Wright of Amory, modeling; Kilie Edwards of Fulton, social media; Maggie Kimble of Guntown, hair and makeup; Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko, communication; Abbie McQuary of Myrtle, communication; Briana Marino of Pearl, modeling; Anna Kate Crenshaw of Smithville, social media and Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala., set designer. The event is free and open to the public. April 4, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Seven ICC sophomores named to All-Mississippi Teams Seven Itawamba Community College sophomores have been named to the All-Mississippi teams, including both workforce and transfer. They include Landon Brown of Fulton, Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala., Yazmeen Alwaisi and Allyson Johnson, both of Tupelo, All-Mississippi Transfer; Cole Richardson of Iuka, Jared Martin of New Albany and Jaden Willis of Saltillo, All-Mississippi Workforce. Alwaisi, who is a Middle College participant, will graduate from both Tupelo High School and ICC this spring. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association at ICC, and her other activities include the North East Mississippi Youth Foundation. Alwaisi plans to transfer to the University of Mississippi where she will double major in economics and political science and subsequently to attend law school. Her parents are Zamzam Almulaiki and Norman Alwaisi. Brown is a member of the STEM Club and vice president of Projects for Phi Theta Kappa. His honors include the President’s List. A 2023 graduate of Itawamba Agricultural High School, Brown is a member of Tremont First Baptist Church. He plans to transfer to Mississippi State University ... April 3, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Chop Day '25 offers football, fun and food opportunities Chop Day ’25, which is scheduled for Apr. 24 at Itawamba Community College, will not only preview the Indians fall football season but also provide an opportunity for both students and the community to participate in fun events and sample some tasty food at the Fulton Campus. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., food trucks, including Korny Dog, Crawfish Commander and Just Chillin’ Ice Cream, will be available beside the Crane Pavilion. The gate for the football scrimmage opens at 6 p.m. at Butch Lambert Stadium with a free kid zone. Concessions and Chick-fil-A food options will also be open. All food during both day and evening activities is available for purchase. From 6:30-7:30 p.m., ICC’s Indians will scrimmage at Eaton Field, and from 7:30-9 p.m., Chop Like It’s Hot, an on-field dance party will feature DJ Cole. “The event is free and open to the public,” said Brandy White, event coordinator. “No one is too young or too old to participate in Chop Day, including the dance. We extend a special invitation to everyone to bring your ... April 2, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students win state creative writing awards Several Itawamba Community College students recently received awards from the Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association for their work. They include Jalynn Black of McCool, third place in Short Stories for “The Voice That Wouldn’t Fade;” Sharlee Shumpert of Mooreville, third place in Poetry for “I Am Ambitious” and Sara Davis of Smithville, second place in Poetry for “Preacher Man.” In addition, ICC’s literary magazine, The Calliope, placed second. Chief editor is Shawn Whittington of Saltillo, and English instructor Keith Morris of Tupelo, poetry editor. State-level winners will receive certificates and a copy of The Community College Writer, which publishes the student winners. Statewide first, second and third place winners’ monetary prizes include $100, $60 and $40 respectively. April 1, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules concerts for April, May Itawamba Community College has scheduled several concerts for April and May . They include ICC Choir and Chamber Concert, Apr. 8, 7 p.m.; ICC Concert Band Spring performance, Apr. 17, 7 p.m.; ICC Jazz Band, Apr. 22, 7 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Taylor Burks and Jacob Roland, assistant band directors, Apr. 27, 2 p.m.; ICC faculty recital series featuring Dr. Cass Patrick, guitar, Apr. 29, 7 p.m.; CenterStage, May 1, 7 p.m.; and ICC faculty recital series featuring Ryan Todd, band director, and Christy Griffith, assistant band director, May 5, 7 p.m. All concerts will be in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited, and admission is free. April 1, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Public Health Technology program joins in Apr. 7-13 national celebration Itawamba Community College’s Public Health Technology program will join those in the profession in celebrating April 7-13 as National Public Health Week. According to program director Cassie Alexander, the theme is “It Starts Here.” 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 nationally-recognized Public Health Technology program, the residents of Mississippi, specifically those in Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc counties; and achieving health equity. “Public health starts with each of us making a difference in our homes and communities,” Alexander said in summarizing the information provided by the American Public Health Association. “It’s how the places we live, work and play affect our well-being. It’s the way we are all stronger – and healthier – together through the efforts of organizations like the APHA and others that advocate for healthy communities.” Alexander, who serves on the Mississippi State Department of Health Community Health Worker Taskforce, is excited about recent legislation that will help advance the educational and career opportunities for ... March 28, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules multiple orientation sessions beginning Apr. 9 Itawamba Community College has scheduled orientation sessions for students who plan to enroll for the 2025 summer and fall semesters. Recent high school graduates are required to participate in one of the sessions, which are scheduled for Apr. 9 (Honors), June 10, June 11, July 16, all at 1 p.m. at the Fulton Campus; Apr. 25, June 10, June 11 and July 16, all at 8:30 a.m., at the Fulton Campus; and June 12 and July 15, both at 1 p.m. at the Tupelo Campus. Students can attend a session regardless of the location they plan to attend. However, all students, including adult learners, are invited. “Among the advantages of attending an orientation session are scheduling classes early and choosing from a wide variety of options, including days, times and instructors and possibly completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Michael Holloway, director of recruitment and orientation. “Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other new students as well as to learn more about student life at ICC. The sessions will also enable adult learners to ... March 26, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC hosts MCCAI State Community College Art Competition for first time since 2016 The work of several Mississippi community colleges is currently on display at Itawamba Community College’s W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Fulton Campus. ICC is hosting the annual MCCAIA State Community College Art Competition for the first time since 2016. Participants include Copiah-Lincoln, East Mississippi-Golden Triangle, East Mississippi-Scooba, Hinds-Raymond, Holmes-Ridgeland, ICC, Jones, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Northeast, Northwest-Senatobia and Southwest. Award winners from ICC include Dalton Brandon of Dennis, honorable mention, Ceramics, “The Smiths Dream;” Isaiah Pannell of Pontotoc, second, 2D Design, “Self-Portrait Triptych;” Noah Sartin of Saltillo, second, Painting, “Shadowlands;” Christopher Smith of Shannon, honorable mention, Computer and Graphic Art, “Untitled;” Sydney Ladd of Tupelo, first, 3D Design, “Mouse Attack;” honorable mention, 3D Design, “Guitar;” third, 2D Design, “Contamination;” and Bryan Martinez of Tupelo, honorable mention, Computer and Graphic Art. Additional ICC participants are Raheim Blanchard of Aberdeen; Kylie Long of Eldridge, Ala.; Reja Anderson of Eupora; Emily Tibbs of Fulton; Ekkaleo Quartey of Jackson; James Lesley, Rebekah Sheffield, both of Mantachie; Josie Warren of Pontotoc; Bryan Martinez of Saltillo; Callie Beasley of Tremont; and Sarah Hippensteel ... March 21, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Metallica's All Within My Hands grant significantly impacts lives, futures of ICC students A $50,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation is significantly impacting the lives and futures of more than 50 Itawamba Community College career education and health sciences students. They were selected based on an application process, which included information about the difference that receiving the scholarship will make in continuing their educational journey, according to Dylan Baldwin, dean of Career Education, who wrote the grant proposal. “This significant opportunity is making the difference in enabling many of the recipients to continue enrollment in their programs,” Baldwin noted. “Sometimes we don’t realize the struggles that students have to overcome to earn their ICC degrees to ensure a better future not only for themselves, but also in many instances, their families.” Among the student stories are, “My husband and I are struggling with money because of doctor bills…I am a 40-year-old veteran, 80 percent disabled trying to do something different with my life, something that’s not as physically hard labor as I’m used to…I am a 4.0 honor roll student, have maintained a 4.0 GPA since being in college ... March 20, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Sigma Kappa Delta inducts new members Several Itawamba Community College students were formally inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta during the 2024 fall semester. They include Aberdeen – Dawsen Grimes; Amory – William Hannon, Christopher Hitt, Shana McCullar, Elizabeth Monaghan; Baldwyn – Andrea Yielding; Belden – Marissa Dedeaux, Keila Figueroa, Karastan Gamble; Bruce – Lily Tutor; Calhoun City – Bently Ragon; Columbus – Leah Elliott; Ecru – Gracie Corley, Allie Hamilton; Fulton – Lillie Adams, Lisa Bauer, Olivia Cantrell, Allyson Deaton, Maria Garcia, Avery Hillhouse, Steven Johnson, Summer Morgan; Golden – Carissa Rogers; Guntown – Alexis Graham, Samuel Higgins, Brannan Newell, Donovan Peeks, Kendal Stacks, Hannah Vance; Hamilton, Ala. – Osbaldo Gaspar-Juan; Hamilton – Kaytlynn Brown, Kaisyn Elfring; Houlka – Abella Coleman, Mary Fauver, Ryleigh McVay; Houston – Maddox Clouse, Kimberly Peach, Taylor Pulphus; Iuka – Timothy Richardson; Manacor Balearic Islands, Spain – Joan Ramis Pascual; Mantachie – Abby Grissom, Jordan Landry, Christina Lindley; Marietta – Shely Baxter, Anna Bradley; Mooreville – Tammy Oswalt; Myrtle – Isabella Childers; Nettleton – Latasj Harries, Leah Langford; New Albany – Christiana Rowan; Okolona – Mary Hays; Olive Branch – Lauren ... March 19, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>