Sigma Kappa Delta to induct members Mar. 5 at the Fulton Campus Several Itawamba Community College students will be inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta during a ceremony at 5:30 p.m., Mar. 5, at the David C. Cole Student Services Building at the Fulton Campus. They include Whitley Caradine, Alex Stevens, both of Aberdeen; Bingjie Lian, Charkayla French, Olivia Ausbon, all of Amory; Alexis Bradley, Madison Mcguirt, both of Belden; Alexandria Norman of Belmont; Sara Simpson of Columbus; Selena Pierce, Alicia Branham Pickle, Kade Holder, Becky Blanton, Lauren DeHart, all of Fulton; Macey Chrestman, Alexander Pearson, both of Houlka; Gabriela Bedolla of Houston; Sara Grace Boggs of Mantachie; Savannah Stamps of Northport, Ala.; Laura Buskirk, Torrance McIntosh, Carl G. Wallace, Nyeshia McGregory, all of Okolona; Riley Williams, Jennifer L. Rigby, both of Plantersville; Noah Bryant, Sarah Metcalfe, Savannah Townsend, all of Pontotoc; Laurel Crosby, Kaylee Strickland, Ally Cleveland, all of Saltillo; Tristin Brewer, Lareina Brown, Makaela Dickerson, all of Smithville; Sara Eckhoff of Southaven; and Mallory Reed, Ruthann Morgan, both of Tupelo. Sigma Kappa Delta is the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges. Members have the ... February 12, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC President Allen to receive prestigious Paragon Award Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen has been selected as a recipient of Phi Theta Kappa’s Paragon Award for New Presidents. The awards are given to new college presidents who have shown strong support of student success by recognizing academic achievement, leadership and service among high-achieving students at their college. Recipients were nominated by students on their campus. “It is an honor to be nominated by our students for this award,” Allen said. “It is most rewarding to watch students succeed as they grow in leadership and academics during their participation in the PTK organization.” Allen became ICC’s seventh president on July 1, 2017 after serving as president and chief executive officer of Hopkinsville Community College in Kentucky since January 2014. A native Mississippian, he has served in several leadership positions at Hinds Community College and as a senior-level administrator for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College – Perkinston and the George County Center – for a combined total of 23 years. He earned the associate’s degree in May 1991 from Hinds Community ... February 12, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to conduct mock safety training exercises at Fulton, Tupelo Itawamba Community College will conduct mock safety training exercises in coordination with local law enforcement agencies at both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses, Feb. 18. The Fulton Campus event will be from 8-11:30 a.m. at the Boggs Humanities Building, and the Tupelo Campus drill from 12:30-3 p.m. at the Student Support Center. “This will be a test of our emergency preparedness procedures at these locations just as we did recently at the ICC Belden Center,” said Dr. Brad Boggs, dean of students. “The normal operation of the facilities will not be disrupted since classes won’t meet on Feb. 18 due to Presidents’ Day.” The event is only a training exercise which will involve the majority of ICC’s faculty and staff at all locations. “This will provide local law enforcement, emergency responders and the College an opportunity to work together in the event of an incident. We want to ensure that all members of the staff understand their responsibilities as we strengthen our effort to maintain a safe campus environment and that the public is aware that this is ... February 6, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
April freshman orientation online registration begins Online registration has begun for April freshman orientation sessions at Itawamba Community College. Incoming freshmen with ACT scores of 24 and above are invited to participate in the Apr. 17 honors session, which begins with registration at 12:30 p.m. in the Band Hall at the Fulton Campus. The schedule includes welcome, both parent and student orientations, student advising and ID and shirt pickup. Additional sessions for all students are scheduled for Apr. 22, 24 and 30 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. in the same location. “Among the advantages of attending an April orientation session are scheduling summer and fall classes early and from a wide variety of options including days, times and instructors and completing the process before graduation from high school,” said Dr. Melissa Haab, dean of enrollment services. The special parent/guest orientation will cover topics of special interest to enable them to assist their students in the transition to ICC. ICC orientation is mandatory for all graduating high school seniors. Students must have submitted an application for admission as well ... February 1, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Tierra Hood named semifinalist for Jack Kent Cooke scholarship Itawamba Community College sophomore Tierra Hood of Fairview has been selected as a semifinalist for the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship. Hood is a biology pre-med major, who will earn the Associate of Arts degree in May. She is committed to attend the University of Mississippi, where she will complete work on the master’s degree before enrolling in medical school to become a doctor, either a pediatrician or emergency room physician. She is a member of ICC’s Honors Program, Science Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Hood is a dedicated member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church youth group. She volunteers in the church’s nursery, children’s church and Awana program and is an Emergency Medical Responder with the Northeast Itawamba Volunteer Fire Department. She is the daughter of Marie Johnson and Terry Hood. The Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly-selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at selective four-year colleges or universities. The Foundation provides up to $40,000 per year for up to ... January 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
2019 Summer Orientation Leaders Itawamba Community College has selected leaders for the 2019 summer orientation sessions, which begin in April. They include Laura Buskirk of Amory; Addie Bridges of Belden; Elizabeth Ingram of Corinth; Hannah Scott of Ecru; Cailee Yielding of Fulton; Peyton Blair of Greenwood Springs; Brandon Adair, Mattie Pettigo, both of Guntown; Matthew Burrows, Lexie Dickinson, both of Mantachie; Jake Nelson of Okolona; Madison Haley of Olive Branch; Morgan Norris of Philadelphia; Samantha Nanney of Pontotoc; Lauren Heath of Randolph; Emily Shaffer of Saltillo; Makaela Dickerson, Olivia Sagely, both of Smithville; and Amber Jones, Destiny Vaughn, Josh Vaughn, all of Tupelo. They will lead small group activities, conduct campus tours and provide information to incoming freshmen during the orientation sessions. January 29, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 3 Comments Read More >>
"Addicted: The Extra Mile to Recovery" set for ICC-Fulton, Feb. 27 Itawamba Community College alumnus Jamie Richey of Fulton will present “Addicted: The Extra Mile to Recovery,” at 6 p.m., Feb. 27, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. With help and a newly-found faith, Richey shares his compelling story of addiction and attempted suicide. After moving to Fulton in the third grade, Richey attended Itawamba Agricultural High School, where he was an honor student. After graduating in 2006, he attended ICC, where he was awarded several scholarships, including ACT, GPA and leadership. Beginning in high school, he experimented with marijuana and pills before escalating to more harmful drugs. His powerful story begins with an average childhood that led to addiction following the tragic death of his father to the highs and lows of drug use and an attempt to end his life. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Chad Case, director of housing and residence life, at (662) 862-8232 or email cgcase@iccms.edu. January 25, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
32 contestants vie for 2019 ICC Most Beautiful title The 2019 Itawamba Community College Most Beautiful Pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m., Feb. 12, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. Contestants include Tayler Gladney of Aberdeen; Gabby Smith of Amory; Mattie Pettigo of Baldwyn; Karman Starks of Bruce; Carly Belue of Caledonia; Kelsi Speed of Columbus; Kayla Pritchett, Nadia Robinson, both of Eupora; Madilyn Jenkins of Fulton; Hannah Faith Cox of Guntown; Hannah Rooks of Hamilton; Grace Ann Kennedy of Hatley; Jordan Harmon of Houston; Tyrunda Williams of Laurel; Anna Claire Tate of Mooreville; Hailey Wooldridge of Nettleton; Becca Childers, Sanders Goode, Carly Hill, Josi Hill, all of New Albany; Georgia Akers, Jazlyn Eaton, Kirklyn Finney, Kassidy Young, all of Pontotoc; Brooke Chidester of Saltillo; Da’Sha McKinley of Shannon; Angela Stanford of Smithville; Stephanie Kennedy of Tremont; Helen McDougal, Jasman Mitchell and Destiny Vaughn, all of Tupelo. Awards to be presented include 2019 Most Beautiful; first, second, third and fourth alternates; Top 10; People’s Choice Award; Most Social Award; Miss Congeniality; Most Photogenic and Most Ad ... January 22, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 3 Comments Read More >>
ICC Board elects 2019 officers Danny Robbins of Pontotoc has been elected chairman of the Itawamba Community College Board of Trustees for 2019. Other officers include Carl Comer of Fulton, first vice chairman; Barry Dendy of Woodland, second vice chairman; Gill Simmons of Tupelo, secretary; and Mac Allen Thomas of Aberdeen, immediate past chairman. Also serving on ICC’s Board of Trustees are Ollie Young, Steve Eaton, both of Houston; Amy Anderson, Dr. Jerome Smith, both of Okolona; Dr. Betsy Collums of Houlka; D.L. “Bud” Wiygul of Nettleton; Mark Tigner, Trae Wiygul, both of Mantachie; Ronnie Gholston, Stacy Russell, both of Fulton; Dan Lee Bishop of Baldwyn; Bonnie Jean Webb of Belden; Jimmy Weeks, William Shack, both of Tupelo; Greg McKissick of Saltillo; Danny Gladney, Jeanette Atkins, both of Aberdeen; Marilyn Sumerford of Smithville; Scott Cantrell, Thomas Griffith, both of Amory; Danny Park of Belden; Brock Puckett, Gerald Bell, James H. Turner, all of Pontotoc; and Mitchell Turner of Thaxton. January 17, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC's Swanson participates in NITARP Itawamba Community College astronomy instructor Bob Swanson of Tupelo was among more than 30 participants from the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Research Program who attended the winter meeting of the American Astronomical Society from Jan. 6-10 in Seattle, Wash. He is the first Mississippi educator to participate in NITARP. For more than a decade, NITARP has partnered small groups of educators with a research astronomer for original, year-long research projects. At the AAS meeting, the educators from the 2018 class, along with some of their students, presented the results of their work over the past year. As part of NITARP’s 2019 class, Swanson will be teamed with three other educators from Iowa, Kansas and Massachusetts, as well as selected students, to work with astrophysicist Dr. Luisa Rebull of Caltech. They will present their research in detecting star-forming regions in the Lagoon Nebula, using archived data from the Kepler Space Telescope, at the 2020 AAS winter meeting to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii. “This NITARP opportunity allows me to directly involve a student, Jaydin Walthers ... January 16, 2019 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Comment Read More >>