Upcoming ICC Paralegal Technology celebration coincides with national commemoration Itawamba Community College’s Paralegal Technology program has scheduled a special celebration, Oct. 23 to coincide with the commemoration of a national event. Its 2024 National Paralegal Day Celebration from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Academic and Student Center lobby on the Tupelo Campus will enable participants to mix and mingle with area industry members, especially those in the profession and attorneys, as well as to learn more about ICC’s Paralegal Technology program and the paralegal profession, according to director Haley Carpenter. She has a variety of student stories to share regarding the importance of ICC’s Paralegal Technology program. “One student said that she and her mother experienced a hard time after her father died intestate (without a will). They worked with the probate court to settle his estate, and the process was confusing. She wanted to become a part of a legal team to ensure her clients that they would have an advocate in their corner.” Another student, who was the child of a bitter divorce and custody battle, wants to be a voice for the children and help ... October 10, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
'Flowers of Fulton' on display in ICC Gallery through Oct. 30 The paintings of Fulton resident John Underwood are now on display in Itawamba Community College’s W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center Gallery at the Fulton Campus. His exhibition entitled “Flowers of Fulton,” consists of 16 acrylic paintings depicting colorful arrangements of flower bouquets that he says, “were grown here in Fulton.” Underwood, who is an art and antique dealer by trade, graduated from IAHS in 1988 and attended ICC the following year. Additional degrees in fine arts include the bachelor’s from the University of Mississippi and the master’s from the University of Memphis. Gallery hours for the exhibit, which will close Oct. 30, are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For inquiries about sales or the gallery, contact Shawn Whittington at (662) 862-8301 or email eswhittington@iccms.edu. October 7, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
Registration continues for eight-week terms 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 Oct. 17 for the traditional term and Oct. 22 for the eLearning (online) session. Traditional classes begin Oct. 16, and online, Oct. 21. ICC offers academic, career education, workforce and eLearning classes. For more information on registration, call (662) 862-8000 or email eadviser@iccms.edu. October 4, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Homecoming to feature presentation of Alumni awards, Homecoming Court Itawamba Community College will celebrate Homecoming 2024 on Oct. 17 at the Fulton Campus beginning with a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Davis Event Center. The event will honor the Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Young Alumnus of the Year and Distinguished Service award recipients. They include Dr. Lance Evans of New Albany, Alumnus of the Year; Dr. David Rather of Tupelo and Jonathan Van Every of Nashville, Tenn., Athletic Hall of Fame; Jamey Logan of Tupelo, Young Alumnus of the Year; and Johnny Crane of Fulton, Distinguished Service. They will also be recognized during pregame ceremonies beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Eaton Field. ICC’s Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime of the ICC/Holmes football game, which starts at 7 p.m. They include Queen Jasmier Coleman of Pontotoc; King Tanner McCord of Pontotoc; Fulton Campus Sophomore Maids Ashanti Doss of Nettleton and Brandi Deloach of Caledonia; Tupelo Campus Sophomore Maids Gracie Corley of Ecru and Shelby Tigner of Tupelo; Fulton Campus Freshman Maids Shakira Kelton of Golden and Emma Carolyne Wright of Amory; ... October 4, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC collaboration provides opportunity for financial assistance for five short-term training programs Students who enroll in five short-term training programs at Itawamba Community College could have the opportunity for financial assistance through Upskill Mid-South, which is a collaboration with the Three Rivers Planning and Development District and the University of Memphis. The programs include Commercial Truck Driving, Electrician Assistant, Google IT, Residential Carpentry Assistant and Welding, according to Josh Gammill, director of Continuing Education. “Upskill Mid-South has introduced the new initiative to provide targeted training programs aimed at supporting unemployed and underemployed individuals across a 42-county tristate region,” Gammill noted. The program is designed to address critical workforce needs. Among the Mississippi counties include Alcorn, Benton, DeSoto, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica and Union. “The Itawamba Community College, the University of Memphis and UpSkill Mid-South Partnership offers accelerated job training and education programs to people in the community as well as help finding a job,” said Diane Pabich, director, University of Memphis, Upskill Mid-South program. “Our programs help individuals develop and refine skills that are highly valued in today’s workplace. All are completely sponsored.” To ... September 27, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Reading event highlights ICC's Adult Literacy Week During Adult Literacy Week (Sept. 15-21), several members of the Itawamba Community College family took the time to read to students at the Early Learning Centers on both the ICC Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Monday started with full bellies and happy bowls at the Tupelo Early Learning Center. “They [the students] love books,” said director Idell Crump, who fondly goes by Grannie Mother Goose, and even the principal. “It gives them a head start when they enter kindergarten.” Statistics show that adults reading to children creates a rich bonding experience that benefits both. Audra Perry, ICC’s director of Adult Education, said that reading to these children “reminds us [adults] of how eager young children are to learn and brings a smile to your face.” It has been proven that reading to children enhances their language development, improves their vocabulary and fosters a love for stories, all of which are crucial for their literacy skills. ICC alumnus Karen McFerrin of Mantachie, who also served as a reader during the event, believes that reading to children “keeps us young and gives us a ... September 27, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC enrollment increases again - continues to rank among state's leaders Itawamba Community College ranks among the leaders in the state in full-time enrollment increase, according to figures released this week by the Mississippi Community College Board. With fall enrollment at 4,476 at the end of the 10-day reporting period, figures from fall 2023-fall 2024 show a 4.1 percent increase, nearly double the state average. In addition, enrollment was up 7 percent the last two semesters, statistics show. The continuing increase over the last two reporting periods can be attributed to multiple factors, according to ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. They include the addition of significant housing opportunities tailored to student needs with the opening of Magnolia Hall last fall and the reopening of Sheffield and Monroe Halls with spaces designed to accommodate the ICC student of today at the beginning of this semester, and an enhanced emphasis on activities. “This is very exciting news,” Allen said. “The increase in the number of students that ICC is serving is significant because we have additional opportunities to provide a solid educational foundation and the best start ... September 20, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Foundation awards scholarships Several area students are the recipients of Foundation scholarships at Itawamba Community College for 2024-25. They include Aberdeen – Nevaeh Morris, ICC Tuition Toss Annual Scholarship; Dawsen Grimes, R. T. “Mickey” West Memorial Endowed Scholarship, Edgar Irwin Moore and Ruth Moore Endowed Forestry Scholarship; Sierra Lochala, The Rev. Dr. Roy H. and Doris Finney Ryan Endowed Scholarship; Amory – Megan Thomas, Dr. Joseph F. Dzikielewski Memorial Nursing Scholarship; Kylie Harbin, Gilmore Foundation Healthcare Endowed Scholarship; Destaniee Watson, Jennie Witt Mounce Adult Learner Endowed Scholarship; Peairr Pack, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Isabelle Pennell, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Isabella Oliver, STEM Scholarship; Tyler Sledge, Thomas Griffith Memorial Annual Scholarship; Jolie Bishop, Troy York Crubaugh Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Baldwyn – Andrea Yielding, Kermit and Mary Anna McFerrin Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Tanner Palmer, Walmart Endowed Scholarship; Belden – Brooklynn Ivy, Ernest and Jamie Joyner Adult Learner Annual Scholarship; Timothy Haithcock, Philip Sheffield Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Abbygail Pham, STEM Scholarship; Blue Mountain – Jazmine Moreno, Linda Kay Gilreath Scholarship; Blue Springs – Caiden Wilburn, Dan Dixon Memorial Diesel Technology Annual Scholarship; Lexie Walker, Linda Kay Gilreath ... September 18, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC formally opens softball and tennis complex Itawamba Community College formally opened its softball and tennis complex today (Sept. 18) with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Fulton Campus. “Today, we are formally opening our softball and tennis complex,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen, “and as I shared on March 7 last year when we broke ground for this magnificent facility, it’s not just any softball and tennis complex. It’s the best in the league.” The 6,010-square-foot complex in addition to the softball stadium includes separate locker rooms for both men’s and women’s tennis and softball (each is equipped with lockers, restrooms, showers, ICC athletic branding and nutrition area), laundry facilities and training area and storage rooms for both softball and tennis, all on the first floor; a press box with radio booth, scorekeeper and announcing booth and President’s hospitality suite and two large open party decks at the top of the stadium on the second floor. The softball stadium includes both chair back and bench seats. “We appreciate all of those who have played a significant role in this project,” Allen said. “As with ... September 18, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to honor five during Alumni awards presentation at Homecoming, Oct. 17 Itawamba Community College will honor its 2024 Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Service and Young Alumnus of the Year award recipients during Homecoming activities, Oct. 17, at the Fulton Campus. They include Dr. Lance Evans of New Albany, Alumnus of the Year; Jonathan Van Every of Nashville, Tenn. and Dr. David Rather of Tupelo, Athletic Hall of Fame; Johnny Crane of Fulton, Distinguished Service; and Jamey Logan of Tupelo, Young Alumnus of the Year. A 1998 graduate of ICC, Evans became Mississippi’s State Superintendent of Education, July 1. His educational background also includes the bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University; master’s degree from the University of Mississippi; and educational specialist and doctoral degrees from Delta State University. He played football at ICC, where he was selected to Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges. Over the past 23 years, he has served as Superintendent of Schools for the New Albany School District and in other roles as teacher, coach, assistant principal and both elementary and high school principal. His leadership skills have earned several recognitions, ... September 16, 2024 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>