ICC graduates more than 650 during three May 12 ceremonies More than 650 graduates of Itawamba Community College crossed the stage at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus, May 12, during three commencement ceremonies and were rewarded with Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates. They were among approximately 1,000 graduates who have earned degrees from ICC this year, including Kelly Barnett of Amory, who participated during the 10 a.m. ceremony. Barnett, who majored in Business and Marketing Management Technology, said she “didn’t have the opportunity to attend college right out of high school because of personal issues, so to be able to finally complete this has meant the world to me. This time around has not been without its challenges either.” She lost her father in October 2021. “I know he was so proud I was back in school, so even though I wanted to quit, I pushed through! I just want my children to look at me and be proud of me and understand that it is okay if you fail or get off track, but don’t ever quit.” That drive led ... May 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
May 30 deadline for ICC selective admission programs May 30 is the deadline for application for four selective admission programs at Itawamba Community College. They include electrical, industrial maintenance, robotics and automation and welding. All are taught at the ICC Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Road). Selective admission programs have a limited number of openings each year and have specific entry-level admission requirements that must be met before selection for admission to the program. Those who wish to apply must complete an online admission application for the program of interest and have taken the ACT. For more information, contact Carrie Byars at (662) 407-1411 or email ckbyars@iccms.edu. May 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Area residents receive diplomas during ICC high school equivalency commencement ceremony Itawamba Community College’s 2023 high school equivalency graduates participated in a commencement ceremony at 6 p.m., May 11, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. They include Destiny Holloway, Thomas Huppert, Hoyt Martin, all of Aberdeen; Cierra Bartlett, Alex Head, Lily Jones, Julia Lee, Aliana Page, Hunter Stacy, Ryan Walls, all of Amory; Hugh Davis, Shane Smith, both of Blue Springs; Breanna Sanders of Ecru; Christopher Ellis, Taylor Kent, Christian Martin, Traci South, Dominic Whittington, all of Fulton; Darbie Blansett of Golden; Cadence Floyd of Guntown; Megan Christian of Hamilton, Ala.; Tristen Keith, Haley Thomas, both of Houlka; Jonathan McGee, Haley Wilkerson, both of Houston; Americus Plunkett, Olivia Pollock, Christopher Stephens, Joseph Thomas, Keira Vandiver, all of Mantachie; Dakota Felks of Mooreville; Kaiden Culver, Lily Guin, Gary Hughes, Donna Johnson, Dylan Swick, all of Nettleton; Somer Faris, Jasmine Watson, both of New Albany; Tyler Corley, Issac Holman, both of Okolona; Raven Hitchcock of Plantersville; Madison Boyd, Brooklyn Bunch, Erik Driggers, Hope Jones, Guadalupe Lopez, Kaleb Montgomery, Dakota Myhand, Breonna Singh, Anna Watts, all of Pontotoc; Kyle Barnett, ... May 12, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Guntharp named Mississippi Community College Connectivity Consortium chairman Jason Guntharp of Fulton, system engineer/project manager at Itawamba Community College, has been recently named chairman of the Mississippi Community College Connectivity Consortium (MC4). MC4 is the evolution of the state’s Computer Center Director’s Association, now known as MJCCCDA, which was formed on Dec. 10, 1986. Its purpose is to collaborate and share solutions to problems that affected all colleges as well as the catalyst for a computer network to connect all of the two-year colleges. The Strategic Planning Council, which was the first IT technical group, evolved into MC4. Today, the organization represents community colleges from across the state and confronts the technology challenges that affect every community college, Guntharp said. “It is an honor to lead and be part of a group with such a rich history in the state. We are in a synergistic position whose projects will help all community colleges across the state.” MC4 has quarterly meetings with input from vendors on various technologies that could benefit the state’s community colleges, Guntharp noted. “We have a group with ... May 11, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Allen, Atkins accepted into prestigious Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program Itawamba Community College sophomores Emma Grace Allen of Fulton and Payton Atkins of Hamilton have been accepted into the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP). The MRPSP offers scholarships to medical students in Mississippi who agree to practice in underserved rural areas of Mississippi after completing their training for one year for each year they receive the scholarship. Participants will receive mentoring, rural clinical experience, MCAT preparation and a support system on their pathway to becoming a physician. As part of the MRPSP, they join a network of undergraduate students, medical students, residents and practicing physicians, all offering support throughout their medical education and into their future practice. Allen is a biology major at ICC, where she will receive her associate’s degree this month. Her honors and activities include orientation leader, Global Experience, Food Pantry representative, Indian Delegation president, BSU lead team member, Fashion Tribe, STEM Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Honors College, Science Club, Miss ICC 2023, Hall of Fame 2023 and freshman and sophomore Homecoming maid. She is youth and college ministry and children’s church volunteer at Bethel ... May 8, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Forklift Operator Training class, June 1 Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for a Forklift Operator Training class, which will meet June 1 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Highlights include OSHA safety instruction, forklift simulator practice, safety check protocol and hands-on driving, loading and unloading operation. The class is limited to seven participants. The cost is $45. For more information or to register, email pathways@iccms.edu or continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1537 or (662) 407-1500. May 3, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host multiple commencement ceremonies Itawamba Community College will host multiple traditional commencement ceremonies at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus, May 12. They include Associate of Arts (Last Name A-I), Associate of Applied Science and Certificates, Career Education programs and Middle College, 10 a.m.; Associate of Arts (Last Name J-Z), 2 p.m. and Associate of Applied Science and Certificates, Health Science programs, 5 p.m. In addition, an Adult Education commencement ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 11. The public is invited to attend. No tickets are required. April 28, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC students, faculty among Mississippi Community College Creative Writers Association competition winners Itawamba Community College students and faculty were among the winners in the 2023 Mississippi Community College Creative Writers Association competition. They include Kent Humphries of Vina, Ala., first place in dramatic writing for “Nun with a Gun;” Emma Logan of Fulton, second place in literary essay for “Literature and Disney Classics;” editor-in-chief Shawn Whittington of Saltillo, poetry editor Keith Morris of Tupelo, and student poetry editors Connor Monaghan of Aberdeen and Jessica George of Tupelo, first place in literary magazine. This is the sixth year in a row that ICC has won the dramatic writing category and the second year in a row, the literary magazine category. The competition included poetry, short story, essay (creative nonfiction), literary essay, dramatic writing and college literary magazine. First and second place winners received monetary prizes of $100 and $60, respectively. April 25, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules speed typing, intro to Python classes at Belden Center Registration is underway for speed typing and introduction to Python classes at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. Introduction to Python, which meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for five weeks, begins May 15. Designed for beginners, the course provides instruction in the core concepts of Python, and students will be able to understand and complete basic programming functions. Python is a programming language that is used in data analytics, artificial intelligence and Web programming. Speed Typing meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for five weeks beginning May 16. The instructor-led, interactive class provides the best tips and strategies to enhance typing skills to improve speed to enhance employee effectiveness, regardless of career pathway. Basic computer skills are required. The cost is $80 for each class. To register or for more information, call (662) 407-1500 or email continuingeducation@iccms.edu. April 24, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to honor top scholars in special May 1 ceremony Itawamba Community College will recognize its top scholars from departments and divisions as well as the All-Mississippi Academic Transfer and Workforce Teams, Hall of Fame and Mr. and Miss ICC during its Student Awards of Distinction ceremony, May 1. Recipients include Aberdeen – Sofie Pitts, All-Mississippi Workforce Team; Eric Bryan, Computer Science Department; Algoma – Claire Elizabeth Caldwell, Business Administration Division’s Economics Department; Amory – Jacob Dillard, Forestry Technology; Kelly Barnett, Hall of Fame, Business and Marketing Technology; Reece Cantrell, Hall of Fame, History Department, Political Science Award; Baldwyn – Jamecia Walker, Art Department; Terry Robinson, Emergency Medical Sciences; Kaitlynn Cunningham, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology; Alex Duthu, Sociology and Social Work Department, Social Science Division; Batesville – Albert Martin, Automotive Technology; Belden – Madison Martin, Business Administration Division, Wilburn Outstanding Officer; James Foley, Computer Programming Technology; Blue Mountain – Lexi Elliott, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology; Boaz, Ala. – Lydia Hitchcock, Psychology Department; Brandon – Natalie Beyea, Radiologic Technology; Brilliant, Ala. – Skylon Snipes, Academic Criminal Justice; Bruce – Taylor White, Biology Department, McCormick Award of Distinction; Lori Leachman, Hall of Fame, Coca-Cola ... April 21, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>