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 >>
ICC selects Indianettes, Drum Majors and Color Guard for 2023-24; video auditions still being accepted for Color Guard, Indianettes Itawamba Community College has selected its 2023-24 Drum Majors, Color Guard and Indianette Dancers on the basis of recent auditions. They include Drum Majors – Taylor Brown of Aberdeen, Ngum Gang of Hernando, Prisila Martinez of Houlka and Addison Clements of Pontotoc; Indianette Dancers – Lillyan Madrid of Amory; Brandi Deloach of Caledonia; McKenzie Armstrong of Guntown; India Pittman of Houston; K’Lee Capps, Madalynn Minica, Arionna Morrow, all of Nettleton; Emma Mask of Plantersville; Marlee Hoing, Maggie Kimble, Riley Wardlaw, all of Pontotoc; Krystyna Burenok of Saltillo; Jasmier Coleman, Saja Darwish, Kelly Flores, all of Tupelo; and Color Guard – Tristan Dancy of Aberdeen; Alona Finley of Algoma; Callie Beasley, Jolie Bishop, Cloey Tate, all of Amory; Delaina Gaskin of Bellefontaine; Allyson Speck, Caroline Speck, both of Ecru; Amiah Cavett of Golden; Katlyn Strickland of Greenwood Springs; Morissa Adams of Guntown; Emma Christian, Rylee Eaton of Mantachie; Cassidy Edwards, Taylor Sykes, both of Marietta; Callie Cobb, Emily Tackett, both of Mooreville; Meredith Ohler of New Albany; Lauren Lee of Olive Branch; Kelsey Pritchard ... April 21, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC sets 2023-24 cheerleader tryouts Itawamba Community College has scheduled its 2023-24 cheerleader tryouts for May 26 from 6-8 p.m. and May 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Fulton Campus in the Carrie Ball-Williamson Recreational Center gym. Tryouts will include both the co-ed and all-women cheer squads. A tryout clinic will be May 21 from 1-4 p.m. The $30 cost includes both the clinic and tryouts. Open gym practices, which are free, will be from 4-6 p.m., May 1, 15, 22 and 29. For tryouts, cheer participants will be required to perform a cheer, the ICC Fight Song, stunts and standing and running tumbling. The cheer and ICC Fight Song will be taught to participants at the clinics. The first team meeting is May 27 at 3 p.m., and parents are encouraged to attend. The first practice will be immediately following, at 4 p.m. For more information, contact Cheer Coach Bryant Nickels at bonickels@iccms.edu. April 21, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's CenterStage presents Apr. 25 spring concert Itawamba Community College’s CenterStage, contemporary music group, has scheduled an Apr. 25 concert at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium on the Fulton Campus. “Oh the Places I’ll Go,” which will begin at 7 p.m., will feature selections that are associated with the theme. The cast includes Lera Winders of Amory; Hilary Little of Collierville, Tenn.; Brady Peacock of French Camp; Lauren Johnson, Zayda Patterson, both of Fulton; Bailee Caples of Mantachie; Lindy Monts of Mooreville; Noah Wade of Philadelphia; Joshua Coker of Pontotoc; Maggie Smith of Tremont; and Rodney Simpson of Tupelo. Members of the band are Lia Daracott of Fulton; Jared Brownlee, Tucker Hicks, both of Mooreville; Jesse Pettigrew of Philadelphia; Bryan Valentin-Colon, Eliseo Fernandez, Max Wright, Michael Franklin, Juan Ramirez, all of Pontotoc; and Aubrey Meredith of Tupelo. The crew includes Caroline Nester, Drew Edgeworth, both of Amory; Kiara Gaunt of Brandon; Jordan Laney of Fulton; Makenzie Shotts of Hamilton, Ala.; Joseph Cassler of Marietta; Kaylan Strong, Makenna Cooper, both of Oxford; Bryce Weaver of Tupelo; and Kenna Stockman, Emma Welch, both of Vernon, Ala. ... April 19, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer Beginning Cake Decorating Registration is underway for Beginning Cake Decorating, which begins May 1 at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center. Classes will meet Mondays from 6-8:30 p.m. for five weeks. Highlights include the basic skills of icing, bordering and flower-making, including roses. Cost is $100, which includes a decorating supply kit to keep. For more information, email continuingeducation@iccms.edu or call (662) 407-1500. April 19, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects 2023-24 Indian Delegates Itawamba Community College has selected members of its Indian Delegation for 2023-24. They include Fulton Campus – Jolie Bishop, Callie Beasley, Ally Thompson, all of Amory; Knox Waterer of Belden; Emma Horton of Caledonia; Mallory Ward of Columbus; Anna Claire Gant of Courtland; Allie Hamilton of Ecru; Dylan Quinn, Braxton Lovvorn, both of Fulton; Alivia Harris of Golden; Carmen Burkley of Hernando; Ben Moody, Mazzie Cooper, both of Mantachie; Jack Brown of Mathiston; Jordan Springer of Mooreville; Madalynn Minica of Nettleton; Rylie Ozbirn of New Albany; Emma Mask of Plantersville; Anna Beth Brown, Marlee Hoing, Ella Huey, Tanner McCord, Abi Grace Warren, all of Pontotoc; Landon Glover of Red Bay, Ala.; Olivia Crowder, Bailey Clark, of Saltillo; Lily Alexander of Smithville; Maly Mae Fitts of Thaxton; Jasmier Coleman of Tupelo; Braiden Holcombe of Vina, Ala.; and Aubrey Eaton of Woodland; and Tupelo Campus – Maggie Caldwell of Algoma; Andy Trollinger of Baldwyn; Ty Franklin of Blue Springs; Lucy Vaughn of Plantersville; Karson Mitchell, Brylee Vandiver, both of Pontotoc; Madison White, Tanner Owens, both of Saltillo; Anna Claire Hester, Paola ... April 15, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
May 1 is application deadline for ICC health science programs May 1 is the deadline for the submission of applications for health science programs at Itawamba Community College. They include associate degree nursing, diagnostic medical sonography, health information technology, licensed practical nursing (August class), occupational therapy assistant technology, physical therapist assistant technology, public health technology, radiologic technology, respiratory care technology and surgical technology. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. April 13, 2023 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>