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 >>
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 >>