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 >>
ICC student artwork featured in exhibit in newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center The artwork of several Itawamba Community College students is currently on display in the newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. The first student exhibition in the new space, which consists of approximately 80 pieces of art including drawing, painting, computer art and sculpture, will be on display until May 5. Artists include Taylor Braxton of Amory; Jamecia Walker of Baldwyn; Bayleigh Caldwell of Caledonia; McKenna Powell of Hatley; Alli Blansett, Makenzie Brooks, both of Houston; Olivia Jones of Mantachie; Francisco Garcia of Mooreville; Mia Coggin of Nettleton; Michaela Pearson, Rachel Gann, Kaitlin Stegall, Brianna Hall, Maria Tinajero, all of Pontotoc; Lily Wright of Red Bay, Ala.; Jaiden Hutson, Danielle Thompson, Elliana Parker, all of Saltillo; KaJatlon Clark of Shannon; Selena Crowley of Tremont; Ana Chambers, Drew Edmonson, Camille Campbell and Brianna Dent, all of Tupelo. Normal gallery hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. For more information, email Shawn Whittington at eswhittington@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8301. April 19, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules auditions for Choir, CenterStage Auditions for Itawamba Community College’s Choir and CenterStage are scheduled for noon-3 p.m., Apr. 22, in the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center complex on the Fulton Campus. Additional times include CenterStage band, 1 p.m.; and CenterStage dancers, 3-4 p.m. Those interested in the CenterStage crew can interview the first week of classes in August. CenterStage, which is ICC’s pop show group featuring vocals, choreography and a live band, represents the college at numerous public functions and assists in recruiting in area high schools. Not only do the members of the group receive training and experience in the performing arts, but they also learn the value of working together as a team. For more information, contact Kyle Davis at kddavis@iccms.edu or call (662) 862-8306. April 13, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Sigma Kappa Delta chapter to induct new members, Apr. 25 Several Itawamba Community College students will be inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta during a ceremony, Apr. 25, at 5:30 p.m. in the banquet rooms of the David C. Cole Student Services Building on the Fulton Campus. They include Jonathan Schrock, Connor Monaghan, both of Aberdeen; Zachary Wilbanks, Kylie Byars, Ariana Jones, Sarah Webb, Leah Hood, Chance Herring, Anthony Cantrell, all of Amory; Olivia Letson, Harleigh Roberts, both of Baldwyn; Jarrius Casey of Batesville; Josiah Sowell of Belden; Christina Hernandez of Blue Mountain; McKenzie Patterson, Kadina Pollard, both of Corinth; Skylar Stokes of Ecru; Bri’Ana Davidson of Eupora; Macy Walton, Genise Dabbs, Ashlyn Holcomb, Andrea Montgomery, Ava Armstrong, Reagan O’Neal, Olivia Tutor, Ashton Bryan, Megan Leech, Emma Logan, Quinn Bennett, all of Fulton; James Clark, Stephanie Crandell, Kella O’Brian, all of Golden; Austin Guin of Greenwood Springs; Kennedy Cates, Laney Billingsley, both of Guntown; Kirsty MacGregor of Yorkshire, England; Jaden Cousin of Houlka; Makenzie Brooks of Houston; Ella Pitts, Olivia Johnson, Anna Boggs, Lauren Boggs, Rachel Carter, all of Mantachie; Seth Guin of Marietta; August Hankins, Teraney Lansdell, both ... April 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Enhanced Forklift Training class to begin May 5 Registration is underway at the Itawamba Community College Belden Center for an Enhanced Forklift Operator Training class that is scheduled for May 5 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The class will enable individuals to receive hands-on training on three different classifications of forklifts: Standup Rider (Class 1), Order Selector (Class 2) and LP Gas Powered Sit-Down Forklift (Class 4). Topics include the requirements of the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Regulation 29 CFR 1910.178, safe-powered industrial truck operation and how forklifts work, identification of operating hazards as well as the general principles of safe operation and how to properly inspect and maintain a forklift. Cost is $85. To register or for more information, contact Becky Kelly at (662) 407-1500 or email rakelly@iccms.edu. April 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Students place in ICC 2022 Creative Writing competition Several Itawamba Community College students were among those whose work was selected as winners in the 2022 Creative Writing competition. They include Aberdeen – Connor Monaghan, first place in poetry for ‘Static Ambiance;’ third place in fiction for ‘Be No Evil;’ third place in drama for ‘TO CAPTURE A HEART;” third place in essay for ‘Mother Nature and the Father;’ third place in nonfiction for ‘Trauma;’ Amory – Jack May, first place in essay for ‘The Dastardly Villagers;’ Ecru – Shelby Tutor, second place in nonfiction for ‘No One’s Gonna Love Us;’ Fulton – Brandon Harris, honorable mention in drama for ‘ELIZABETH WINTRY’ and ‘HAPPY HAPPY FUNNY FUNNY BURGER;’ Guntown – Brody Johnson, first place in drama for ‘Apex;’ Mantachie – Emory Reinhard, third place in poetry for ‘Tend To Your Garden;’ Plantersville – Ally Melendez, first place in fiction for ‘Always Watching;’ Chloe Evans, second place in fiction for ‘One Brave Bug;’ Lana Dozier, honorable mention in drama for ‘TORN;’ Pontotoc – Anna Gregory, second place in poetry for ‘Sense Me;’ ... April 12, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to celebrate Week of the Arts, formally reopen W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Itawamba Community College will celebrate the Week of the Arts, Apr. 19-22, with several special events at the Fulton Campus, including a ribbon cutting and formal reopening of the newly-renovated W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium. They first event will be a CenterStage concert, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Band Hall. The remaining activities, which will be at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium, are the ribbon cutting and open house, Apr. 20, 10 a.m.-noon; Fashion Show, Apr. 20, 6 p.m.; Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert, Apr. 21, 6:30 p.m.; and Choir and Chamber Choir concert, Apr. 22, 7 p.m. Renovations began in the fall of 2021 to restore the decades-old 24,000-square-foot facility, which had not received any major renovations 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 will be more inviting to all guests. The renovations were designed by McCarty Architects. The public is invited to all events. April 11, 2022 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>