Adult learners who plan to attend ICC in the spring have scholarship opportunities Adult learners who plan to attend Itawamba Community College in the spring 2024 have two scholarship opportunities for financial support. They include ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive and the statewide Complete 2 Compete. ICC’s Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, which provides $2,000 ($500 per semester) for full-time students and $1,000 ($250 per semester) for part-time, is designed to provide an incentive for returning or new students, age 21, or older to pursue a degree at ICC. Criteria for selection include enrollment in a minimum of 12 hours (scholarship can be reduced to $25o per semester for part-time – six hours – status), meeting admission requirements and in good standing at ICC. The application deadline is Jan. 15, and the form is available at www.apply.iccms.edu. To find out more about the Adult Learner Incentive scholarship, contact Candace Thomas, assistant director of Financial Aid, at cdthomas@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8261. Qualification requirements for the C2C grant include at least 21 years of age but no greater than 59, Mississippi residency and U.S. citizenship, household income that meets the Grant Household Income Guidelines and ... December 6, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets spring 2024 area adult education class schedule, January Belden new enrollment Itawamba Community College will enroll new day adult education students at the Belden Center, Jan. 8. Individuals 18 years of age and older will begin at 9 a.m., and 16-/17-year-old students, 1 p.m. Participants must have a photo ID, and 16-/17-year-olds should be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a withdrawal form from the most recent school attended. Entry into the adult education area is across from the WIN Job Center at ICC-Belden. Classes begin throughout the Itawamba Community College District the week of Jan. 8. The class schedule includes Aberdeen – The Aspire Group (110 East Commerce St.), Monday and Tuesday, 5-8 p.m.; Amory – WIN Job Center (1619 Highland Drive), Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.; Belden – ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.), Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; and ESL, Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Fulton – ICC (Academic Building rooms 212, 217), Monday and Tuesday, 3:30-7:30 p.m.; and Pontotoc – WIN Job Center (316 Coffee ... December 5, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's 2024 Calliope to feature work of area students The work of several area students will be featured in The Calliope during the 2024 spring semester at Itawamba Community College. The poets and their work include Lillyan Madrid of Amory, “Untitled;” Carmen Birmingham of Mooreville, “The love I bestow and share;” Tytianna Brooks of Okolona, “Pain;” Anna Thomas of Pontotoc, “D.N.H.”; Lillie Palmer of Saltillo, “I am fire;” Sara Davis of Smithville, “Exalted in the Highest;” Nailah Slatter, “Memories;” Crissen McCoy, “On My Own;” James Ross, “Spring Festival,” all of Tupelo; and Kent Humphries of Vina, Ala., “Just Pretend,” The Calliope is ICC’s literary magazine. Editors are ICC art instructor Shawn Whittington of Saltillo, art, and English instructor Keith Morris of Tupelo, poetry. November 30, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC student art competition currently on display at the Fulton Campus Itawamba Community College’s Student Art Competition is currently on display in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center gallery at the Fulton Campus. Works from a variety of media including drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and computer art are included. The show will be juried by Tom Douglas, former member of the ICC Art faculty. The show includes works by Owen Beasley, Makenzie Nevins, both of Amory; Karol Arias-Little, Cayden Rogers, both of Belden; Breanna Isaac of Choctaw; Bree Ana Bennett, Lexi Grant, Keyelle Holder, Aiden Hunter, Emily Tibbs, all of Fulton; Versie Lucille Laher of Glen; Vega Taylor of Greenwood Springs; Alli Porter of Guntown; Meradith Gaudet of Hamilton; Dakota Fuller of Milton, Fla.; Monserrat Garcia, Micah Hatfield, both of Mooreville; Jackson Bynum of Nettleton; Taylor Babbitt of Plantersville; Connor Coker, Micahela Lopez, Mak Masters, Isaiah Pannell, Emily Sauerwein, Jamarion Shannon, David Tucker, all of Pontotoc; Ahmad Cox of Prairie; Molly Pennington, Sebastian Raines, Abby Roberts, all of Saltillo; Christopher Smith of Shannon; Kylee Rafnson of Southaven; Jarques Madison of Starkville; Sarah Brown, Kali Dalton, both of Tremont; Charles Crayton, ... November 29, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
World Day of the Child should be celebrated EVERY day...because they are 'our future' The calendar pages are turning rapidly. Excitement and anticipation fill our days, hours and minutes…and most importantly, the sights and sounds of children, eagerly awaiting Christmas Eve, the most magical time of the year. Children…we must celebrate them every day, because, you see, they are our future. They need love, nurturing and attention, all of which are free. Sometimes it’s good to remember what it’s like to be a child…and seeing the world through their eyes. As the world rushes to prepare for the holidays, specifically Christmas, with making lists and checking them twice, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for us to stop for just a few minutes and reflect on those days when we were eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa…an early bedtime, but little sleep as any sound could have been his reindeer. Christmas and every other day should be the “day of the child” just as the commemoration this week as “World Day of the Child.” There are many ways that we can celebrate with children every day and in ... November 28, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects 2024 Orientation Leaders Itawamba Community College has selected leaders for the 2024 freshman orientation sessions, which begin in April. They include Ally Thompson, Whitt Willis, both of Amory; Knox Waterer of Belden; Brandi Deloach of Caledonia; Addison Pletzke of Clinton; Anna Beth Gray, Alivia Harris, Callie Kelton, all of Golden; Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko; Hayes Merritt of Millport, Ala.; Alea Hudson of New Albany; Lauren Lee of Olive Branch; Emma Mask of Plantersville; Ella Huey, Maggie Kimble, Abi Grace Warren, all of Pontotoc; Jasmier Coleman, Brooke Miller, both of Tupelo; Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala.; and Aubrey Eaton of Woodland. They will meet incoming freshmen during multiple sessions planned during spring and summer 2024 at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Among their duties are to lead small group activities, conduct campus/location tours and provide information about ICC. November 27, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Pontotoc resident and ICC alum returns to alma mater to share her story with Emerging Scholars Almost five years ago, Pontotoc native and resident Karis Cox Pannell graduated from Itawamba Community College. Today she is a Certified Public Accountant, specializing in tax planning, strategy and consulting for both individuals and businesses. She is a 2017 graduate of South Pontotoc High School, and her journey has included both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Mississippi State University, and most recently, recipient of the prestigious Fred T. Neely Gold Medal awarded to the student who has the highest CPA exam score in the state and passes all four sections on the first try. Oh, and by the way, that journey has also included a wedding with husband Landon a year and a half ago. Recently she came “home” to ICC, where she had an opportunity to share her story with area high school honor students during an Emerging Scholars luncheon. “Starting college is a significant step in your life, and it’s an opportunity to shape your future,” she said. “I decided I wanted to major in accounting back in high school, I was always a very logical thinker, ... November 17, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC celebrates relocation of Aberdeen adult education class with open house Itawamba Community College celebrated the relocation of its Aberdeen adult education classes with an open house, Nov. 14. Aberdeen Mayor Charles Scott expressed appreciation to Teresa Reid, owner of the Aspire Group, the new location, for providing building space and computers for the adult education class. He said that the partnership will provide more opportunities for the people of Aberdeen. Monroe County Sheriff Kevin Crook agreed, saying he is “very interested in the program, especially providing opportunities for inmates.” “The transition to this center not only creates but expands partnerships, providing another location in Monroe County,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. The class meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. at 110 East Commerce Street. There is no cost. For more information, email adulteducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1510. November 15, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to celebrate Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28 Itawamba Community College will celebrate Giving Tuesday, November 28. “The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students,” said Michael Upton, director of Advancement. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organizations unite to support the causes they care about, Upton explained. “It’s a chance to make a difference, no matter how big or small, and to join a worldwide movement of generosity. At ICC we are deeply committed to provide quality education and support to our students. Giving Tuesday offers a unique opportunity for ICC to rally our community, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to join us in this mission.” More than 80 percent of ICC’s students receive some type of scholarships or financial aid, and Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to provide much-needed assistance. “Since ICC has one of the lowest tuition rates, many students start their educational journey here,” Upton said. “Our faculty and staff work diligently to provide some of the best educational opportunities in the state, ... November 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC cuts ribbon for new pickleball courts President Dr. Jay Allen cut the ribbon for Itawamba Community College’s new pickleball and updated basketball courts at the Fulton Campus yesterday (Nov. 13). The space that once housed two basketball courts is now lined off as one for basketball and three for pickleball, which is currently exploding in popularity. Portable netting will allow the court to be cleared for multipurpose use. Allen said that the courts will be an exciting addition to the ICC Fulton Campus, and “we believe that our students will love this as well as our community members.” “Several students have asked for intramural pickleball,” said Taylor Tutor, coordinator of Student Activities, “and these new courts will provide an opportunity for students to either learn to play or advance their skills.” “We are all about creating engagement opportunities at Itawamba Community College,” Allen said. “It is a rising sport, and our college students are excited about that. The College has been actively promoting intramural sports for the last couple of years, and it’s a great way to get students engaged and involved and to build ... November 14, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>