Work of former ICC art instructor Greely Myatt featured in new exhibit at ICC Gallery The work of West Memphis artist and former Itawamba Community College instructor Greely Myatt will be on display through February 27 at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Gallery at the Fulton Campus. “Defying Gravity on an Airport Carpet in Watermelon Sugar” is an exhibition of sculptures made from various materials and using varying approaches – an exploration of intersecting narratives, where literature, music and the mundane converge to reveal my view/experience of the world, Myatt said. The works draw inspiration from the whimsical and surreal novels of Richard Brautigan, the poignant and tender lyrics of Jesse Winchester’s song, Defying Gravity, and the abstract yet deeply familiar patterns of airport carpets. According to Myatt, Brautigan’s writing, with its dreamlike quality and moments of absurdity, provides a lens through which the world can be viewed as both fleeting and profound. Similarly, Winchester’s Defying Gravity captures a yearning to escape, to transcend limitations and to embrace the weightlessness of possibility with a shy humor. Each piece is an invitation to pause and reflect, to consider how the ephemeral moments of ... January 30, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC celebrates Black History Month with Feb. 19 programs Dr. Katerria Grice of Tupelo, athletic academic adviser at Itawamba Community College, will be the featured speaker for a Unity Program in celebration of Black History Month, at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 19, at the Itawamba Community College Tupelo Campus in the Academic and Student Center, and at 6 p.m. in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. A native of Waynesboro, Grice earned the associate’s degree from Pearl River Community College, both the bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi and the master’s degree from the University of West Alabama. Grice is also the founder of Women of Excellence, ICC’s newest organization. It is dedicated to the empowerment and upliftment of minority women, equipping them with the tools to carry themselves professionally and prepare for the future. Under her leadership, the organization has grown and continues to expand, focusing on a culture of service, empowerment and community impact. She is an active member of both the Tupelo Women’s Club and King City Church in Tupelo. Grice, and her husband, Jarvey, are the ... January 29, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Phi Theta Kappa chapters induct new members Several area students are new members of Phi Theta Kappa chapters at Itawamba Community College. New members of the Beta Tau Sigma chapter at the Tupelo Campus include Lorionna Lee of Aberdeen; Joshua Carter of Baldwyn; Leslie Curry, Abby Hood, both of Blue Springs; Taylor Chapman of Booneville; Taylor Fletcher of Caledonia; Caden Long of Carrollton; Madison Anderson, Gavin Dyer, both of Ecru; Drake Moore of Fulton; Corey Oaks of Golden; Daniel Bradley of Guntown; Sara Casados, Amber Crider, both of Houston; Shumya Thornton of Nettleton; Amie Anderson, Jared Martin, Christiana Rowan, all of New Albany; Mary Hays of Okolona; Noah Wood of Plantersville; Hunter Bost, Brooklyn Bunch, Bentley Thomas, Landen Thompson, all of Pontotoc; Avery Hughes of Potts Camp; Kasharia Cunningham of Prairie; Madison Richardson, Maple Wilson, Manahel Algamal, Devereaux Bailey, Milah Boone, Troy Clements, Allyson Cummings, Giselle Hernandez, Isabella Hodnett, Alana Palmer, Ashlyn Powell, Kaitlyn Slagle, Hallie Tenhet, Marcela Tiscareno, all of Tupelo. Those who have joined the Upsilon Sigma chapter at the Fulton Campus are Sabrina Ford, Sierra Lochala, Ashlei Shelton, all of Aberdeen; Maylee Hollis ... January 28, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC joins in commemoration of February as Career Education Month Itawamba Community College is joining two-year institutions across the United States in commemorating February as Career Education Month. “Career education is a major part of the solution to such economic and workforce issues, including high school dropout rates, a weakened economy, global competitiveness and massive layoffs,” said Dylan Baldwin, dean of Career Education at ICC. “Career education associate’s degrees can pay $10,000 more per year than those in other fields, sometimes even more than bachelor’s degrees, while limiting student debt.” Recent news reports indicate that those who now realize that immediate employment in the skilled trades and no student debt lead to promising careers are referred to as “The Toolbelt Generation,” Baldwin said. “Many are benefitting from the secure job track and high earnings potential these career education jobs now provide. Additionally, federal data shows that trade school students are more likely to be employed after school than their degree-seeking counterparts and much more likely to work in a job related to their study.” According to the latest figures available from the Association for Career and Technical Education, 21,897 ... January 27, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC celebrates STEM Week with special speakers, events Itawamba Community College is celebrating February 3-6 as STEM Week with special events through its organization. They include STEM Club meetings featuring Ole Miss representatives, Feb. 3 and Mississippi State University representatives, Feb. 4; debut of ICC’s planetarium in the John S. Crubaugh Education Building, Feb. 5; and Community College Innovation Challenge, Feb. 6. Although the special events will take place at the Fulton Campus, they are open to all members, including those from both the Tupelo Campus and Belden Center. The STEM Club connects students with an interest in STEM-related fields. Members have an opportunity to attend events with speakers from different fields, network with other students in similar fields of study, meet representatives from universities and local companies, discover and engage in new technologies and support ICC’s five-county district through community service. For more information, including membership for ICC students, email stemclub@iccms.edu. January 23, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC accepting applications for health science programs Applications are currently being accepted for 11 health science programs, which begin in August at Itawamba Community College. They include Associate Degree Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMS Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Practical Nursing (August class), Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant Technology, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology and Surgical Technology. The deadline to apply is May 1. For more information about program requirements, access ICC’s website at www.iccms.edu or call (662) 620-5239. January 23, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC accepting nominations for 2025 alumni awards Nominations are being accepted through Apr. 1 for Itawamba Community College’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame, Distinguished Service Award and Young Alumnus of the Year. Those selected will be honored during homecoming activities this fall at the Fulton Campus. Criteria for selection for Alumnus of the Year include successful completion of at least one semester as a full-time student at ICC five years prior to the current year as well as merit and achievement which have brought fame and honor to either his/her community or ICC. ICC’s Athletic Hall of Fame honors former athletes, coaches or individuals who have excelled or made major contributions to intercollegiate athletics while attending or employed by ICC. They must have been out of school at least 10 years. Accomplishments and support of ICC also may be considered. Two will be selected. The Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to ICC, is open to an individual, group or organization that has made substantial, outstanding and consistent contribution to the college through tangible or intangible gifts or deeds. Nominations should include civic and ... January 22, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Jessi Stevenson selected as 2025 William Winter Scholar Jessi Stevenson of Fulton, fine arts instructor, has been selected as Itawamba Community College’s William Winter Scholar for 2025. She will be among statewide recipients honored during opening and closing ceremonies at the 36th Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration, March 27-29. Stevenson currently teaches public speaking and theatre at ICC, where she has been a faculty member since 2006. Known for her creative approach to teaching in the communication classroom, Stevenson strives to incorporate weekly hands-on learning opportunities, such as pop-up speech assignments, board game days designed to enhance interpersonal engagement and yoga days focused on stress-relief and delivery techniques, all aimed at improving students’ overall podium performance. Stevenson has earned numerous recognitions, including the Lamplighter Award, NISOD Excellence Award, two-time Meritorious Achievement Award recipient, Humanities Teacher Award, Mississippi Communication Association Top Presenter Award, QEP Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award and multiple recognitions as an athletics faculty awardee for volleyball and basketball. She has served as president of the Mississippi Faculty and Staff Association as well as local (ICC) president and vice president. For five years. Stevenson directed ICC’s ... January 21, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration underway at ICC-Belden for career pathway programs Registration is underway at Itawamba Community College for three career pathway programs that will begin in February at the Belden Center. They include Food Management Certification, Welding and Cutting and Electrician Assistant. Food Management Certification will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., February 18-March 21. 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. Introduction to Welding and Cutting is designed to give students entry-level skills in welding and cutting. The intent is to prepare students to do the very basic GMAW and SMAW welding jobs that some industries and businesses require. The class can also be useful to the small farmer or business owner who has many do-it-yourself projects. Different types of welding can be emphasized depending on the individual class, which also ... January 16, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC initiates innovative Bloom program With the beginning of the 2025 spring semester, Itawamba Community College has initiated an innovative Bloom program, which is for neurodivergent students who need extra support although they either have a high school diploma or certificate or looking to gain work credentials through career education. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to, social skills lessons, extra tutoring help with navigating college life and all Bloom support opportunities. This week, the College announced that Andrea Hardin of Corinth has been employed as the program’s coordinator. The Bloom Academy, which consists of a four-day orientation and customized four-semester program, focuses on developing essential life, academic and career readiness skills. Hardin said that each student will be evaluated and transitioned to a high school equivalency path or provided enhanced assistance with daily life skills. “We will meet the students where they are and help them meet their full potential.” One of the goals for the program, Hardin said, is to create employment-ready individuals who take great pride in their jobs/careers. “We are anticipating partnerships with area companies to ensure we ... January 15, 2025 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>