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• ICC, Regional Rehab Center launch innovative partnership

  Itawamba Community College and the Regional Rehabilitation Center have launched an innovative partnership with the addition of free adult education classes.             ICC President Dr. Jay Allen and Adult Education Director Linzy Patterson and Regional Rehab Center Executive Director Robby Parman welcomed the first students to class, Jan. 5.             “For ICC, we’ve had a long-standing relationship with the Regional Rehab Center, so this partnership was a no-brainer,” Allen said. “The idea was to move the needle for the communities we serve, and the Regional Rehab Center has a great ministry. The path to prosperity goes through education, and this is a tremendous opportunity to help people who did not achieve that education in high school, and we’re really good at that.”             Allen said that both entities refer students and clients to each other, and over the years, ICC has hosted numerous fundraisers for the Regional Rehab Center, so this is an ideal partnership.             The classes meet from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the center, which is located at 615 Pegram Drive in Tupelo.             Parman said that the idea for ...
• ICC, Delta State formalize transfer pathways, student support partnership

  Itawamba Community College and Delta State University signed two memorandums of understanding Tuesday on the Fulton Campus, expanding academic pathways and strengthening support for students transitioning between the institutions. ICC President Jay Allen and DSU President Daniel Ennis formalized the agreements during an official campus visit. One agreement creates a structured transfer pathway for ICC students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at DSU. The partnership aligns key coursework and outlines advising and transfer expectations for students who meet admission requirements. The second agreement establishes a transition partnership for ICC’s Bloom Connect Program, supporting neurodivergent students as they transfer to DSU. The collaboration includes coordinated campus visits, designated points of contact and the sharing of transition documentation with student consent to ensure continuity of support services. “These agreements reflect our commitment to creating clear, intentional pathways for students while ensuring they are supported every step of the way,” Allen said. Ennis said the partnership builds on a shared focus on student success. “By aligning our programs and services, we are providing more opportunities for students to continue their education and reach their ...
• ICC alumnus Jason Dickinson returns to become Campus Police Chief 28 years after he first enrolled as a student

             Itawamba Community College alumnus Jason Dickinson of Mantachie has returned to his alma mater to become Campus Police Chief 28 years after he first enrolled as a student.             On July 1, Dickinson started his new job after spending 23 years working patrol and investigating. Dickinson said he applied because he wants to make a difference in the young lives of the students. Although he has never worked in the college environment, he wants to help or keep them on the right path and explain to them what a bad decision can bring. Dickinson earned two associate’s degrees from ICC, one in agribusiness and the other, in Law Enforcement Technology. “My first stint as a student was in 1993, and it was an adjustment straight out of a small high school. The best part was I met my wife of 25 years now in music appreciation class.” Dickinson’s second time as a student begin in 2015, when he enrolled to obtain a law enforcement degree. He was working full-time as an investigator with the Itawamba County Sheriff’s ...
• Campus forestry efforts earn ICC national recognition

  Itawamba Community College has been named a 2026 Tree Campus Higher Education institution by the Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of its commitment to campus tree care and environmental stewardship. The national designation honors colleges and universities that meet five core standards, including maintaining a campus tree advisory committee, implementing a tree care plan, investing dedicated funds in tree management, observing Arbor Day and engaging students in service-learning projects focused on trees. The effort was spearheaded by Emily Loden Jones, Forestry Technology Program director, with assistance from John Wayne Harris, director of Physical Plant Operations; Jerry Hodge, Fulton Campus grounds supervisor; the Office of the President; Clay Hinds, forestry technology student; and Michael Crab, outreach officer for the Mississippi Forestry Commission. President Dr. Jay Allen said the recognition reflects ICC’s commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural spaces that make the institutions locations so special. By earning the designation, ICC joins institutions nationwide that prioritize sustainable campus forestry and hands-on environmental education.
• ICC's Dickinson elected Mississippi Campus Law Enforcement Association president

  Itawamba Community College Campus Police Chief Jason Dickinson of Mantachie has been elected president of the Mississippi Campus Law Enforcement Association for a two-year term.             Dickinson returned to ICC in 2021 to become Campus Police Chief 28 years after he first enrolled as a student. He previously spent 23 years working patrol and investigating in such roles as chief of police, chief investigator, captain patrol, commander special operation group, sergeant patrol and patrol officer.  A graduate of Mantachie High School, Dickinson earned Associate of Applied Science degrees in Agribusiness and Law Enforcement at ICC.             He has received numerous honors during his career in law enforcement, including the youngest Chief of Police (Mantachie) in 1998-99. In addition, his career has included serving as Patrol Sergeant for the Baldwyn Police Department and Chief Investigator for the Itawamba County Sheriff’s office. Among his certifications, Dickinson has earned the full-time Law Enforcement Certificate and every state teaching certificate. He is a nationally certified Active Shooter instructor and K-9 handler and state-certified Criminal Investigator and SWAT Operator.             Dickinson and his wife, Amanda, have ...
• ICC announces 2026 Hall of Fame honorees

  Itawamba Community College has announced the students selected for induction into the 2026 ICC Hall of Fame. The honor recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement and service during their time at the college. The 2026 ICC Hall of Fame honorees are Cherish Brown, Bella Cochran, Anna Kate Crenshaw, Aleena Gregory, Anna Lauren Glasson, Brooklyn Lane, Karry Linley, Landon Long, Sydney Palmer, Molly Sansing, Shelby Sullivan and Hallie Tenhet. Cherish Brown, a biomedical sciences major from Tupelo, has been actively involved in student leadership at ICC, serving as Tupelo Student Government Association president and participating in Phi Theta Kappa, Sigma Kappa Delta and the ICC Honors College. She is a student at Tupelo High School completing her degree at ICC through Middle College. Bella Cochran, a political science major from Tupelo, has distinguished herself academically and in leadership roles at ICC, serving as Phi Theta Kappa president and earning placement on the Dean’s List and President’s List. She is a student at Tupelo High School completing her degree at ICC through Middle College. Anna Kate Crenshaw, a communication major from Smithville, has been ...