ICC sets fall choral concert, Nov. 18 Itawamba Community College will present its 2021 fall choral concert at 7 p.m., Nov. 18, at The Link Center in Tupelo. The choir will perform selections from a program of Christmas music, and the chamber singers, a collection of sacred and secular works. Students who will participate include McKenze Gates of Aberdeen; Kindal Gammill, Addison Stacy, both of Ackerman; Madeline Martin, Aleah Sullivan, both of Amory; Kristin Ruple of Belmont; Gaib VanNostrand of Byhalia; Kinnedy Johnson, David Sloan, both of Columbus; Preston Cox, Lauren Johnson, Destiny Holmes, Laura Johnson, Olivia Tutor, Dylan Boudreaux, Sheridan Popetz, Kamryn Wright, all of Fulton; Dixie Owen of Hatley; TayaRenea Baggett, Hannah Dickerson, both of Hamilton; Kiley Smith, Maddyson Fant, Allison Blansett, Morgan Young, all of Houston; Clay Tyson of Lake Cormorant; Madelyn Beasley, Mason Ruffin, Rylee Hinds, all of Mantachie; Samuel Young of Millport, Ala.; Emma Worsham, Kaylee Heitger, Jared Brownlee, all of Mooreville; Destani Medcalf, Anna Smith, Lanna Dozier, Johnathan Morales, all of Nettleton; Anna Hogan of New Hope; Jayde Richardson of New Albany; Makayla Lipsey, ... October 29, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC schedules Food Service Pathway class beginning Nov. 8 Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Service Pathway class at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.) beginning Nov. 8. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 10. The program includes Serve Safe® Food Manager Certification, Serve Safe® Alcohol Certification, CPR, certificate of completion, proper food handling standards, kitchen safety practices, culinary techniques, interview skills and résumé building, money handling and front of the house and back of the house operations. Tuition assistance may be available for qualified applicants. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1505; or pathway coordinator Josh Gammill at jegammill@iccms.edu or (662) 407-1569. October 27, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
CenterStage schedules Nov. 16 concert Itawamba Community College’s CenterStage, contemporary music group, has scheduled a Nov. 16 concert at the Band Hall on the Fulton Campus. “Criminals, Villains & Renegades,” which will begin at 7 p.m., will feature selections that are associated with the theme. Vocalists include Lera Winders of Amory; Preston Cox, Lauren Johnson, Laura Johnson, Megan Basden, all of Fulton; Kaylee Heitger of Mooreville; Anna Sauerwein, Timothy Locastro, Dulce Ramirez, all of Pontotoc; Zion Cooper of Russellville, Ala.; Gavin Lane of Sherman; Michael Smith of Splunge; and Jet Adams of Tupelo. Members of the band are Eliseo Fernandez of Algoma; Gaib Van Nostrand of Byhalia; David Sloan of Columbus; Clay Tyson of Lake Cormorant; Jared Brownlee of Mooreville; Michael Franklin of Pontotoc; Kindal Gammill of Reform; Ella Kate Nichols of Thaxton; Daniel Torres of Tupelo; and Ryan Young of Walls. The crew includes Madeline Martin of Amory; Taya Baggett of Hamilton; Pearson Taylor of Houston; Kinley Lindsay of Oxford; and Nate Hawkins and Lillian Angle, both of Pontotoc. Directors are Kyle Davis of Fulton, Christy Colburn of Amory and Mandy Eaton of ... October 25, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC spring dance line auditions set for Nov. 3 Auditions for Itawamba Community College’s spring dance line are scheduled for 2:30-5 p.m., Nov. 3, in the band hall at the Fulton Campus. Requirements include learning a 30-second dance and performing for judges and both single turn and split leap on the right. Extra credit will be awarded for double turn, open leap (second position leap) and second position turn (á la seconde). A technique training will be from 2:30-4 p.m., Nov. 1, at the ICC band hall, but this class is not required for audition. For more information, contact Mandy Eaton, dance coach, at abeaton@iccms.edu. October 25, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC offers FAFSA completion assistance Itawamba Community College is offering an opportunity to assist prospective students with completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students in ICC’s five-county district can make appointments with a financial aid adviser on designated dates, according to Terry Bland, director of Financial Aid at ICC. The schedule includes Mooreville High School, Oct. 26; Tupelo Christian Preparatory School, Oct. 27; Shannon High School, Oct. 28; Itawamba Agricultural High School, Oct. 29; Aberdeen High School, Nov. 2; Hamilton High School, Nov. 3; Amory High School, Nov. 8; Tupelo High School, Nov. 9; Okolona High School, Nov. 10; Pontotoc High School, Nov. 11; and South Pontotoc High School, Nov. 16. Additional sessions have been held at Saltillo High School, Smithville High School, Houlka Attendance Center, Hatley High School, Nettleton High School, Baldwyn High School, Tremont High School and North Pontotoc High School. Appointment times can be scheduled at www.iccms.edu/appointments. The FAFSA is the form used by the United States Department of Education to determine eligibility for federal, state and college-sponsored financial aid, including grants, educational ... October 25, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC student artwork on display until Nov. 17 at the Fulton Campus An array of drawings, paintings and sculptures by Itawamba Community College art students will be on display until Nov. 17 in the hallways of the visual arts and music area of the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Participating artists include Harleigh Roberts, Jamecia Walker, both of Baldwyn; Bayleigh Caldwell of Caledonia; McKenna Powell of Hatley; Makinzie Brooks of Houston; Olivia Jones of Mantachie; Mia Coggin of Nettleton; Brianna Hall, Kaitlin Stegal, Aaron Tutor, all of Pontotoc; Danielle Thompson, Elliana Parker, both of Saltillo; KaJatlan Clark of Shannon; Gracie Spearman of Tremont; Julie Laney, Brianna Dent, Brianna James, Ana Chambers, Kyndal Scott and Drew Edmonson, all of Tupelo. Viewing hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, contact Shawn Whittington at (662) 862-8301 or email eswhittington@iccms.edu. October 22, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC hosts Emerging Scholars Luncheon to honor exceptional high school seniors High school seniors with a 24+ ACT score will be honored during an Emerging Scholars Luncheon, which begins at 11 a.m., Nov. 17, at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. “The event is an opportunity for the select group of high school seniors to learn more about the academic and involvement opportunities for honor students at ICC,” said Jake Hartfield, director of recruitment and orientation. The schedule includes check in from 10:45-11 a.m. followed by lunch and sessions focusing on opportunities for scholars, Q & A student leader panel and an overview of Phi Theta Kappa and Honors College. Housing and campus tours are optional. “Participants can learn more about a variety of opportunities including scholarships, honors and peer tutoring,” Hartfield said, “and current student leaders will share information about how to balance academic life and involvement.” Due to COVID-19 guidelines, guests are not able to attend with prospective students. Registration is available at http://www.iccms.edu/emergingscholars. For more information, email go2icc@iccms.edu. October 20, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC responds to State Auditor's claims Itawamba Community College has issued a statement in response to allegations made this week by State Auditor agents about illegal activity regarding workforce training by the institution or its current or former employees. According to the statement, “For over two years, Itawamba Community College has fully cooperated with and been incredibly responsive to the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office in its investigation. In addition, the College hired a former United States Attorney and a well-respected, regional law firm to conduct an internal investigation into allegations made by State Auditor agents. “Based upon that internal investigation, the College strongly denies any and all allegations of illegal activity by the institution or its current or former employees. Throughout all of this, ICC has continued to provide unparalleled workforce training pursuant to state law for both our communities and our state. And, ICC will continue to provide such training to our citizens, to assist employers throughout the state, and to be a driver of economic development for all of north Mississippi. “Itawamba Community College has long been and remains a leader ... October 19, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host free MiBEST information session, Oct. 19, at Belden Center Itawamba Community College will host an information session on how individuals can earn college credits and certification in HVAC, welding/cutting or Certified Nursing Assistant while working on their high school equivalency credentials at 2 p.m., Oct. 19, at the Belden Center (3200 Adams Farm Rd.). The free event is part of a commemoration of MiBEST Week, which is Oct. 18-23. The Mississippi Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training program is a workforce and economic development initiative that moves low-skilled, noncredentialed Mississippians from the economic sidelines into careers earning family-sustaining wages, according to Linzy Patterson, ICC director of adult education. The session will also cover information on academic success and financial aid. Patterson said that pathways in addition to HVAC, welding/cutting and CNA will be available soon. For more information, call (662) 407-1517 or email amshannon@iccms.edu. October 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Kellogg Foundation grant provides opportunity for returning to college Students who left college at least two years ago without a degree can apply for a grant to help overcome financial barriers that may keep them from returning to college to complete the requirements for their degrees. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation recently awarded the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning $1.3 million to fund Mississippi’s Complete 2 Compete Tuition Assistance Grant through 2023. Funds can be used at any of the public universities or community colleges in Mississippi. The Complete 2 Compete program provides one-on-one support for adult learners who have earned college credits, but not a degree, and enables them to turn their deferred dreams of earning a degree into reality. Qualifying returning students will receive a $1,000 grant that can be renewed every semester. The award helps pay for any coursework needed to graduate and can help repay prior debt to allow students the opportunity to return and graduate. There are more than 200,000 prior students who qualify for the Complete 2 Compete program. Since May, the C2C program has reached out ... October 6, 2021 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>