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• ICC students can take advantage of Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program

              Itawamba Community College students who enroll in one of 18 career education programs this fall can take advantage of a new scholarship program.             The Mississippi Works Career-Tech Scholars Program, administered by the Mississippi Community College Board, has been established to serve as a state-assisted tuition scholarship program for eligible community and junior college students by providing tuition financial assistance to those who enroll in approved, in-demand Career Education certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree programs identified through sector analysis to meet the workforce demands of the state, according to Emily Tucker, ICC adviser and recruitment coordinator.             Programs at ICC include Emergency Medical Tech-Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Public Health Technology, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Surgical Technology, Computer Networking Technology, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology, Welding and Cutting Technology, Computer Programming Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, Electrical Technology, Automotive Technology and Collision Repair Technology.             To be eligible for the program, students must be legal residents of Mississippi, admitted to an approved Mississippi Works ...
• Adult learners have opportunity to take advantage of C2C program at ICC

              Adult learners who haven’t completed work for a college degree can return to Itawamba Community College this fall and possibly take advantage of the Complete 2 Compete program.             An initiative of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board, Complete 2 Compete concentrates on removing barriers that keep adult learners from returning to complete their degrees.             Since its inception in 2017, the program assisted more than 2,100 former students in returning to complete their degrees, and more than 4,000 former students, who had not been enrolled in classes for more than two years, were enrolled on a fast path to degree completion.             To date, 91 associate’s degrees have been awarded by Itawamba Community College through the C2C program, said Dr. Emily Tucker, ICC recruitment coordinator and adviser and liaison for the C2C program. ICC participants in the C2C program have received $539.344.76 in C2C grant money to date. Additional figures show that 349 total students have been enrolled through the C2C program, and 75 in 2021.             Among ...
• Area residents among ICC's Practical Nursing graduates

  Several area residents will receive their pins and lamps from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program at 5 p.m., Dec. 8, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. The public is invited to attend.             Graduates include Hailey Page, DeAnna Williams, both of Amory; Breia Foster, Brittany Woods, both of Belden; Lakyn Sparks of Belmont; Tatiana Selmon of Corinth; Rose Boone of Guntown; Carlie Robinson of Houlka; Maggie Mann of Maben; Taylor Hindman of Nettleton; Whitney Ball, Alica Heard, both of Pontotoc; Jordan Allison of Tremont; Blakely Bogan, Sarah Burns, Jamesha Lyons, Aaliyah Spearman, all of Tupelo.             Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) program. Upon completion, graduates receive a Certificate of Completion and are eligible to take the N-CLEX (national board examination) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.             Dr. Lisa Pearson of Amory is the program director. Instructors include Tammy Jones of Pontotoc, Lisa McNeese of Smithville and Patricia Robbins of Mantachie.
• ICC's Miller among 2024 graduates of MCCPF program

  Itawamba Community College’s Mande Miller of Saltillo, dean of the Tupelo Campus and Advising, is among the 2024 graduates of the Mississippi Community College Policy Fellows Program.             Miller joined the ICC family in 2002 as an academic counselor. For 11 years she was director of advising and instructor of College Life classes, which she continues. She earned the bachelor’s degree from Delta State University and the master’s degree from the University of Mississippi. Miller came to ICC from the Community Development Foundation, where she served as administrative assistant and marketing.             Her professional accomplishments include NEWMS Women’s Leadership Skills Series graduate, Tombigbee Counseling Association College Counselor of the Year, Mississippi College Counselor of the Year, ICC Leadership Development Institute graduate, ICC Meritorious Award recipient and Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy graduate.             “It was an honor to participate in this prestigious program, and I appreciate ICC’s affording me the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues to benefit the community colleges in Mississippi,” Miller said. “The program was extremely beneficial, expanded my knowledge and provided a deeper insight into areas covered by ...
• Three ICC graduates selected for Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program

              JACKSON, Miss –Sydney Franks of Saltillo, Cole Stephens of Mantachie and William “Ti” Simpson of Okolona have been selected to participate in the undergraduate portion of the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program (MRPSP).             Franks is the daughter of Fred Franks Jr. and Carin Franks of Saltillo.  Stephens’ parents are Craig and Shaye Stephens of Mantachie.   Simpson is the son of Billy and Judy Simpson of Tupelo.                 Created in 2007, MRPSP identifies college sophomores and juniors who demonstrate the necessary commitment and academic achievement to become competent, well-trained rural primary care physicians in our state. The program offers undergraduate academic enrichment and a clinical experience in a rural setting. Upon completion of all medical school admissions requirements, the student can be admitted to the University of Mississippi School of Medicine or William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine.                During medical school, each MRPSP scholar may receive $30,000 per year based on available funding. Consistent legislative support of MRPSP ...
• ICC's 2024 summer graduates include area residents

  Several area residents were among those who earned Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates at the conclusion of the 2024 summer semester at Itawamba Community College.             They include             Aberdeen – Jessica D. Ewing, A.A.; Jamaiya N. Fears, certificate; Taylor C. Harrison, A.A.; Madison N. Huppert, A.A.S.; Dorian M. Shaw, A.A.; Megan A. Strevel, A.A.; Kimberly D. Walker-Burroughs, A.A.S.;            Ackerman – Holly J. Tillman, A.A.S.; Amory – Geanna R. Acker, A.A.; Bethany L. Legaspi, A.A.; Allyson M. Murff, A.A.S.; McKenzie Poores, A.A.; Belmont – Taylor I. Parker, A.A.; Blue Mountain – Lily J. Brewer, certificate; Christina L. Hernandez, certificate; Shana E. Whitten, certificate; Blue Springs – Ariadna Pina Mandujano, A.A.; Booneville – Melissa D. Clifton, certificate; Brooksville – Shamariah S. Barber, A.A.; Columbus – Audrey C. Thornton, A.A.; Corinth – Madisson Dill, A.A.S.; Jarell L. Jones, A.A.; Detroit, Ala. – Mackenzie B. Shotts, A.A.; Ecru – Caroline E. Speck, A.A.; Eupora – Parish N. Daniels, A.A.; Miesha S. Pittman, A.A.; Fulton – Kristin L. Abbott, A.A.; Ramsey M. Eskew, A.A.; Alin C. Green, A.A.; Brittany A. Hayes, certificate; Grant M. Mcarthur, A.A.; Bonner E. Mendoza, ...