ICC's Phi Theta Kappa chapters receive multiple regional awards 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, Mar. 6-7, at the University of Mississippi. Both chapters were awarded five-star status, for which chapters must fulfill the following stars or milestones within a calendar year: Reach, Network, Engage, Lead and Discover, according to Makaela Salmon, adviser for the Upsilon Sigma chapter. Beta Tau Sigma’s awards included Jenny Bowers, Tupelo Campus adviser, Horizon award; Honors in Action Theme 8 award; 5-Star Chapter award and Allyson Johnson of Nettleton, Golden Key. Bowers said that in the summer, advisers meet with officers and review the themes in the Honors Program Guide. “We make a list of topics that students are interested in and then we vote. Folklore, Fables, and Fairy Tales was selected. It centered around the traditional stories of the Chickasaw, who inhabited our area before us. We gave a presentation in November, and the Chickasaw Heritage Tree that we made is still on display in the Academic and Student Center on the ... March 18, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC adds significant scholarship opportunity in fall 2025 Itawamba Community College is adding a significant scholarship opportunity beginning in the fall of 2025. The Impact Scholarship program will support students who have financial hardship and help them achieve their educational goals and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities, according to Michael Upton, director of Advancement. “These scholarships are given by an anonymous donor who has experienced the results of a life focused on accepting the love of Jesus and giving forgiveness to others,” Upton said. “They want to both help future ICC students as well as recognize the tremendous impact that teachers have on their students’ lives.” In addition, the initiative fosters local talent and empowers individuals to contribute to the economic and social well-being of Northeast Mississippi. “The Impact Scholarship program fosters a culture of gratitude and appreciation by requiring students to write an essay about a teacher who significantly impacted their lives, which strengthens the bond between the recipients and educators and highlights the importance of mentorship and guidance in the learning process,” Upton noted. Students who are interested in applying ... March 17, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
12 selected for 2024-25 ICC Hall of Fame Twelve Itawamba Community College sophomores have been selected as members of its prestigious Hall of Fame for 2024-25. They include Eric Gonzalez of Ecru; Maddox Clouse of Houston; Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko; Allyson Johnson, Rilee Maxwell, both of Nettleton; Jamailya Cummings, Marlee Elizabeth-Paige Hoing, Wesley A. May, all of Pontotoc; Yazmeen Alwaisi, Jasmier Coleman, both of Tupelo; Braiden Holcombe and Kent Humphries, both of Vina, Ala. YAZMEEN ALWAISI At ICC, Alwaisi is majoring in pre-law/general studies at ICC, where she is public relations and media officer for Phi Theta Kappa and secretary for the Student Government Association. A Middle College student, Alwaisi is a member of the National Honor Society, Middle College Ambassador and Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation Historian at Tupelo High School, where she will graduate in May. Her other activities include free youth tutoring and local community service. Alwaisi plans to transfer to Ole Miss, where she will double major in economics and political science and subsequently enter law school. She is the daughter of Zamzam and Noman Alwaisi. MADDOX CLOUSE Clouse is a member of Honors College, ... March 5, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues at ICC for second eight-week traditional/eLearning classes Registration for the second term of eight-week traditional and eLearning classes is continuing at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses of Itawamba Community College. The deadline to register is Mar. 18, and classes begin Mar. 17. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. March 3, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Holcombe, Ryals selected Mr. and Miss Itawamba Community College 2024-25 Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala. and Natalie Ryals of Kosciusko have been elected Mr. and Miss Itawamba Community College for 2024-25. Ryals, who is a graduate of Kosciusko High School, is president of the Student Government Association, Mirror (yearbook) editor, Fashion Tribe executive, game day crew photographer, Baptist Student Union lead team and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Her other activities include intramural sports at ICC and member of the First Baptist Church of Kosciusko. She plans to transfer to Mississippi State University to work toward her degree in Communications. Her parents are Tracey and Brad Ryals. A mechanical engineering major at ICC, Holcombe is a member of the Indian Delegation (vice president, 2024-25), Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta and STEM Club; Orientation Leader, Baptist Student Union lead team; Fashion Tribe executive and Instructional Support tutor. His other activities include DNOW volunteer. Holcombe plans to transfer to Mississippi State University where he will major in Industrial Technology: Maintenance and Manufacturing. He is the son of Misty and Clint Holcombe. Holcombe and Ryals will be featured in the ... February 28, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for ICC's Gateway program Registration is continuing for the Gateway program at Itawamba Community College. The program is designed to serve disadvantaged individuals between the ages of 16-24, not currently enrolled in school and/or unemployed or underemployed. Goals are to complete the essential job skills training, obtain a high school equivalency diploma if needed, participate in a paid work experience opportunity, enroll in college or in an occupational or advanced training program, join the military or become employed. All unemployed participants will be placed in a paid work experience internship once the student completes the Essential Job Skills training. According to WIOA Youth Coordinator Sanders Bell, students can start on Monday and possibly have a job by Friday. Enrollments are currently being accepted for participants from all of ICC’s supporting counties, including Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe and Pontotoc. Open enrollment for classes in the one-week program begins Mondays at 9 a.m. at the ICC WIN Job Centers. For more information, call (662) 407-1207 or email gateway@iccms.edu. The program is funded by the Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Board and the Three Rivers Planning and Development District, ... February 27, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects creative writing winners Itawamba Community College has selected winners of its creative writing competition, and they will be honored during Sigma Kappa Delta’s spring induction ceremony on the Fulton Campus. They include Calhoun City – Brady Edington, “Why Modern America is Failing:” second, Creative Nonfiction; McCool – Jalynn Black, “The Voice That Wouldn’t Fade,” second, Short-Fiction Prose; Mooreville – Sharlee Shumpert, “I Am Ambitious,” second, Poetry; Mary Puckett, “The Combination of Insanity and Intellect in the Writings of Edgar Allen Poe,” first, Literary Critical Essay; Smithville – Sara Davis, “Preacher Man,” first, Poetry; Tupelo – Emma Kate Smith, “Somewhere Between Yesterday and a Dream,” first, Short-Fiction Prose; and Mariana Lazcano, “A Place Nothing Like America,” first, Creative Nonfiction; Their work will be entered into the Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association competition, and winners will be notified on Mar. 21. State-level winners will receive certificates and a copy of Writer, which publishes the student winners, at the in-person MCCCWA conference, Apr. 11 at the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Natchez Campus in the W.L. Nelson Multi-Purpose Room. At the conference, the statewide first, second ... February 27, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Continuing Education to offer Small Business Showcase series Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a Small Business Showcase series. Sessions include March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Magnolia Soap, 100A West Main St. in Fulton, candle or bath bombs ($22 each option) or both ($40); April 1 at 6 p.m., Seven Acres Flowers (Mooreville) at the ICC-Belden Center, create a custom flower bouquet, $35; April 10 at 6 p.m., Sculpted Wellness, 127 Young Ave. in Nettleton, chair massages, moisturizing hand treatments and aromatherapy, $50; May 6 at 6 p.m., Lost+Found Coffee, 910 Robert E. Lee Extended in Tupelo, coffee workshop on tasting and recipe development, build your own signature coffee opportunity, cookie decorating kits and more, $40. “The program is intended to create partnerships with area local businesses,” said Josh Gammill, ICC Continuing Education director. “One of our goals is not only to invest in our small businesses, but also in our communities. We hope that participants walk away from the hands-on experiences with a new skill as well as something that they have created.” For more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email ... February 25, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Mar. 21 ICC Spring Preview Day showcases opportunities for high school juniors High school juniors will have an opportunity to learn about student life at Itawamba Community College during Spring Preview Day, Mar. 21, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. The schedule includes arrival and check-in, 8:15-8:50 a.m.; welcome, 9 a.m.; preview expo and campus tours, 9:15 a.m.; and optional lunch at the dining hall ($7 per person meal ticket), 11 a.m. In addition, a sensory friendly session at 11 a.m. will be sponsored by ICC’s new Bloom program, which is for neurodivergent students who need extra support although they either have a high school diploma or certificate or are looking to gain work credentials through career education. Areas of assistance through the program include, but are not limited to, social skills lessons, extra tutoring help with navigating college life and all Bloom support opportunities. Spring Preview Day ‘25 will include information about ICC’s schools of, including academic, health science and career education programs, and participants can interact directly with faculty within the areas. The preview expo will enable prospective students to visit with programs, ... February 24, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway for March career pathways at ICC-Belden Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for two career pathway programs that will begin in March at the Belden Center. They include Certified Nursing Assistant and Food Management Certification. Certified Nursing Assistant, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. from March 24-May 28, prepares participants to take the exam to become a CNA. Upon successful completion of the program and examination, nursing assistants can find employment with nursing homes, medical centers, home healthcare providers and clinics. The cost is $526 which includes the required Board License Examination fee. Food Management Certification will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., March 24-April 18. During the hands-on, four-week class, students will learn the essential skills needed to thrive in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Included in the curriculum are both ServSafe® Food Manager and Alcohol certifications, menu planning preparation, assistance with and execution of catered events, résumé/interview skills and front- and back-of-the-house operations. Cost is $460, but tuition assistance and scholarships are available for qualified applicants. For more information, email pathways@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537. February 20, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>