More than 600 graduates participate in 2022 ICC commencement ceremonies More than 600 graduates of Itawamba Community College crossed the stage at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus May 13 during three commencement ceremonies and were rewarded with Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates. They were among more than 1,000 graduates who have earned degrees from ICC this year, including Kelly Jo Ashley of New Albany, who participated during the 5 p.m. health sciences ceremony. Ashley, who was a certified elementary teacher for 11 years, began the Associate Degree Nursing program during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. “None of us knew what to expect,” she said. “However, as I reflect on the past two years at ICC, I am beyond thankful to the faculty, staff and all other support personnel who not only made this journey possible, but who helped us to grow and learn as future nurses and people. I would not be the person I am today without everything I have learned and experienced during these two years at ICC, and for that I ... May 16, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Haley Dean receives TVA STEM Scholarship Haley Dean of Saltillo, recent graduate of Itawamba Community College, is the recipient of one of two STEM scholarships from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Phi Theta Kappa, a $2,250 award. This scholarship is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members in Mississippi who plan to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM). The students were selected based on academic achievement, leadership, campus and community service and faculty assessments. “We are very grateful to TVA for recognizing the academic achievements of our STEM members and providing them with mentoring that will further enrich their lives,” said Dr. Monica Marlowe, executive director of the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. “We are excited to see the impact this program will have on enabling students to pursue their careers in STEM fields.” Dean majored in mechanical engineering at ICC, where she was the vice president of scholarship for the Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter; member of the Honors College, Baptist Student Union, Science Club and Indian Delegation; president of the Student Government Association and a previous Orientation Leader. Dean was ... May 16, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC officials release honors list for 2022 spring semester Officials at Itawamba Community College have released the honors list for the 2022 spring semester. Named to the president’s list, which includes those students with a 3.8-4.0 grade point average were Aberdeen – Sydney Thomas Allmond, Kiara S. Clay, Elizabeth C. Coker, Nina Margaret Coker, Isabella R. Frantz, Tyler Jaudon Gill, Klarissa Kaitlynn Lee, Stetson C. Lochala, Connor Philip Monaghan, Jonathan K. Schrock; Ackerman – Kanden L. Utley; Amory – Cameron Bailey Alim, Kelly Leigh Barnett, Caden S. Booth, Emery B. Browning, Anthony Reece Cantrell, Alanah Jordan Fears, Mackenzie Lea Gallop, Harley Elizabeth Kent, William C. Oliver, McKenna B. Powell, Brooke L. Roberts, Sam P. Smaglick, Justin C. Tollison, Megan I. Wise, Camron Gabe Wright; Baldwyn – Alisha Marie Boren, Alexander L. Duthu, Haley E. Foster, Joseph B. Harper, Madelyn M. Palmer, Emily Poe, Lee T. Roberts, Jamecia S. Walker; Batesville – Albert Ray Martin; Beaverton, Ala. – Sara B. Roberts; Belden – James P. Foley, Jordan Nicole Herring, John T. Hood, Madison Ann Martin, Lauren B. Pound, Izabelle Ruth ... May 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC formally reopens W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Itawamba Community College formally reopened the newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus during a ribbon cutting, Apr. 20. Renovations began in the fall of 2021 to restore the decades-old 24,000-square-foot facility, which had not received any major work since it was built in 1978. With upgrades to almost every inch of the facility, the state-of-the-art auditorium, lecture space, exhibit hall and lobby now boast modern designs that are more inviting to guests. The renovations were designed by McCarty Architects. May 10, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules E1-Electricity class at Belden Center Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for an E1 – electricity class that is scheduled for June 6-9 from 7 am.-3:30 p.m. The class provides instruction in the basic laws, formulas and principles of electrical theory. Topics covered are AC and DC voltage, current and resistance measuring techniques, electrical safety in the work environment, basic electrical circuits, electrical measurements, circuit analysis, inductance and capacitance, combination circuits, transformers and multimeters. Cost is $352. To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. May 6, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
May 30 application 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 Lindsey at (662) 407-1411 or email celindsey@iccms.edu. May 3, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to present student awards of distinction during May 5 ceremony Itawamba Community College will present its student awards of distinction in a special ceremony, May 5, at 6 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center on the Fulton Campus. Recipients and their awards include Abbeville – Emily Shoffner, Jeanette Carr Winkler Caring; Aberdeen – Sydney Allmond, Electrical Technology; Hannah McNeese, Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division; Amory – Carli Cole, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Cutturini and Prochaska Service Award; Brad Odom, Forestry Technology; Ashland – Robert Chase Rogers, Mississippi Highway Patrol C.O.R.E.; Belden – Jordan Herring, Public Health Technology; Blue Springs – Wes Steele, Hall of Fame; Booneville – James Thomas, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Crawford – Joe Stoll, Emergency Medical Sciences Technology – Paramedic; Dennis – Dustin Brandon, Hospitality Management Technology; Eupora – Daniel Rogers, Statistics Department; Fulton – Jamerica Chaney, Criminal Justice Technology; Wyatt Logan, Larry Loden Associate Degree Nursing Hall of Fame; Gaia Sordo, Business Administration Division, Accounting Department, Phi Theta Kappa Upsilon Sigma Jolene Hoots Service Award; Matthew Wheeler, English Department, ... April 28, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selected among 25 semifinalists nationwide for prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence Today, Itawamba Community College was selected among the 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a milestone in the award selection process. ICC and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College were the only public two-year institutions in the state to be selected for this prestigious honor. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving and equitable outcomes for students. In years past, only 10 finalists have been named, and this change is designed to highlight the increased number of colleges across the country doing excellent work, according to the announcement from the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. “Being selected as a semifinalist from among eligible community colleges across the nation is not only an honor, but it is monumental for ICC to be chosen among the top two-year institutions across America to continue to compete for the significant Aspen Prize,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication of the success of the ... April 27, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects 2022-23 cheerleading team Itawamba Community College has selected its cheerleading team for 2022-23 based on recent tryouts. They include Madison Dillard of Blue Springs; Alantyon Swinney of Booneville; Annasia Berry of Ecru; Kate Gann, Elizabeth Gann, both of Fulton; Rylie Ozbirn, Carley Bell, both of New Albany; Zoe Bigham of Philadelphia; Macey Thomas, Emily Clowers, Tiffany Bishop, Kiara McCord, all of Pontotoc; Kage Heberling, John Bucy Long, Logan McBrayer, Jamison Parker, Chance Brewer, Aidan Little, Emelia Ferrell, Bella Holiman, all of Saltillo; and manager Jed Fitts of Thaxton. Katelynn Stidham of Guntown is the sponsor. April 25, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC selects Indian Delegation for 2022-23 Itawamba Community College has selected members of its Indian Delegation for 2022-23. They include Fulton Campus – Jolie Bishop, Cate Dill, both of Amory; Janae Billups of Baldwyn; Anna Grace Coomer of Ecru; Brady Peacock of French Camp; Emma Grace Allen, Connor Foster, Kate Gann, Maddox Hendricks, Marly Moore, Dylan Quinn, all of Fulton; Bo Hanna Shackelford, Ruth Allison White, both of Guntown; Zoe Bigham of Louisville; Ben Moody, Emory Reinhard, both of Mantachie; Jordan Springer of Mooreville; Madalynn Minica of Nettleton; Rylee Ozbirn of New Albany; Emma Kate Mask of Plantersville; Anna Beth Brown, Marlee Hoing, Stroud Mills, Anna Claire Warren, all of Pontotoc; Landon Glover, Lexi Tabbs, both of Red Bay, Ala.; Holly Carrington of Southaven; Tykez Daniels of Starkville; Maly Mae Fitts of Thaxton; Laken Hood of Tupelo; Kylee James of Vina, Ala.; Aubrey Eaton of Woodland; and Tupelo Campus – Claire Caldwell of Algoma; Emily Bush of Guntown; Olivia Dean of Houston; Morgan Gunter, Karson Mitchell, both of Pontotoc; Madison White of Saltillo; and Jay Salters of Tupelo. The Indian Delegation is a student recruiting ... April 21, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>