ICC’s Allen receives statewide Champion Award for educational attainment Itawamba Community College President Jay Allen received the 2026 Champion Award for Ascent to Educational Attainment Oct. 22 during the Ascent to 55% Convening at the Trade Mart Center in Jackson. The award recognizes sustained leadership, collaboration and impact in advancing postsecondary attainment in Mississippi. Allen served for several years as chairman of the Mississippi Education Achievement Council, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, and helped lead the development and adoption of the state’s initial postsecondary attainment goal. He remains an active member of its successor, the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council. Under Allen’s chairmanship, the council adopted a resolution in October 2020 establishing goals to increase the share of Mississippi’s working-age population with a postsecondary degree, certificate or workforce credential to 55% by 2030 and 60% by 2035. Those targets established a shared direction for education, business and government partners working to strengthen the state’s workforce and expand economic opportunity. His leadership helped maintain the council’s focus during the pandemic as institutions navigated disruptions to instruction, student support and workforce training. That work laid a foundation for continued statewide collaboration to help more Mississippians ... October 27, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC public health students complete Southern Miss research fellowship Two Itawamba Community College students recently completed an 11-week training program through the University of Southern Mississippi designed to prepare participants to help identify and address public health needs in their communities. Khandra Ivy of Okolona and Jakera Gladney of Aberdeen, both students in ICC’s Public Health Technology program in the School of Health Sciences, completed the Community Research Fellows Training program. They attended weekly evening sessions from May 26 through Aug. 4, studying evidence-based public health research methods. The program expands participation in research among racial and ethnic minority groups and other underserved populations by strengthening partnerships among university researchers, public health professionals, community organizations and community health workers across Mississippi. Participants commit to applying evidence-based, culturally appropriate approaches to address needs in their communities. Ivy is also gaining practical experience through an internship with United Way of Northeast Mississippi, where she is learning how local agencies coordinate resources and services to meet community health needs. “This experience has been very valuable to me and has allowed me to connect what I am learning in my public health coursework to real-world experiences,” ... October 19, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC announces 2026 Homecoming Court, alumni honorees Itawamba Community College will recognize its 2026 Homecoming Court during halftime of the Oct. 8 football game against Jones College at Butch Lambert Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. The court includes Homecoming Queen Olivia Snellings of Bruce; Homecoming King Christopher Hampton Jr. of Amory; Fulton Campus sophomore maids are Jayonna Anderson of New Albany and Alonna Snyder of Saltillo; Tupelo Campus sophomore maids are Audrey McCuller of Pontotoc and Aliyah Sims of Belden; Fulton Campus freshman maids are Miley Ray of South Pontotoc and Anniston Wiggins of Algoma; and Tupelo Campus freshman maids are Eva Foote of Blue Mountain and Maci Rae McLellen of Tupelo. Homecoming festivities begin at 5 p.m. with an awards ceremony at the Davis Event Center. ICC will honor Gene Rogers of Chelsea, Alabama, as Alumnus of the Year; Blaine and Corie Walters of Columbus as joint recipients of the Young Alumnus of the Year Award; Chuck Howell of Pontotoc as the Donna Thomas Distinguished Service Award recipient; and Anthony Fernandez of New Albany, Kimmy Nicholson Brown of Walnut Grove and the late Norman Hand will ... September 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC honors 2026 IMPACT Scholarship recipients and influential teachers Itawamba Community College recognized 20 IMPACT Scholarship recipients and the teachers who shaped their lives during the college’s second annual IMPACT Scholarship Luncheon at the Connection Center. In addition to supporting students, the distinctive scholarship program recognizes students' academic achievements while also highlighting the profound impact of influential educators. Its core goal is to build stronger ties between students, teachers and the institution by celebrating these significant relationships. Excerpts shared at the luncheon described educators who offered encouragement, built confidence and continued to support students beyond the classroom. “These students are here in this room today because you made a difference and an impact on their lives,” Michael Upton said during the program. “And we know that you’ve done that for so many others who are not present here today.” The recipients and the teachers they honored are Adamary Banuelos, Crystal Short; Addy West, Dylan Hunsucker; Alexa Shinabery, the late Elizabeth Gill; Angel Martinez, Kevin Powell; Anniston Wiggins, Courtney Allen; Avery Fulford, Monica Baldwin; Brayden Pepperman, Brooke Case; Briona Sheffield, Jamie Roberts; Ella Hughes, Randy Earnest; and Ella Frances Martin, Savannah Griffin; ... September 25, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Park Heights to Host October Dinner and Demonstration Itawamba Community College’s Continuing Education program will host its next Dinner and Demonstration Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Park Heights in downtown Tupelo. The evening will feature a demonstration of dulce de leche cheesecake with toasted coconut streusel. The menu includes vodka tempura squash blossoms with smoked almond romesco as the starter; cabernet-braised lamb with butter beans and a house-made Parker House roll as the main course; and dulce de leche cheesecake with toasted coconut streusel for dessert. A domestic beer or glass of house wine is also included. The cost is $55 per person or $110 per couple. For additional information or to register, visit www.iccms.edu/Workforce/Continuing-Education/Belden-Center-Events. September 21, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Attorney General Lynn Fitch visits ICC, announces campus partnership Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited Itawamba Community College’s Fulton Campus Sept. 17 to meet with students and announce ICC as the newest partner in her office’s One Pill Can Kill initiative. During ICC’s Campus Conversation at the Connection Center, Fitch discussed her path to public service and issues affecting college students during a question-and-answer session moderated by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. She was introduced by ICC sophomore and Indian Delegation President Landry Kent, who serves as Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2026. Fitch’s office also trained ICC students and employees to administer naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, during a suspected opioid overdose. ICC received 1,000 Fentanyl Harm Prevention Kits and 25 Emergency Overdose Boxes containing naloxone and other lifesaving resources. “The safety and well-being of our students are among our highest priorities at Itawamba Community College,” Allen said. “We are grateful to Attorney General Fitch and her team for equipping our college community with the knowledge and resources to recognize the dangers of fentanyl, respond during an emergency and potentially save a life.” The One Pill Can Kill campaign educates Mississippians about the ... September 18, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host Fall Preview Day Oct. 1 High school seniors are invited to experience Itawamba Community College during Fall Preview Day, Oct. 1 at the Fulton Campus. Check-in will begin at 2 p.m. at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center, followed by sessions highlighting ICC’s academic, health science and career education programs, as well as financial aid, scholarships, housing, student involvement and university transfer opportunities. Campus and residence hall tours and an involvement fair are also planned. Following the community tailgate, participants will receive free admission to a tailgate at 5:30 p.m. and the ICC football game against Holmes Community College at 7 p.m. Two attendees will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Dr Pepper and the ICC Foundation. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. Register at www.iccms.edu/previewdays. For more information, email go2icc@iccms.edu. September 17, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC Adult Education to celebrate literacy week with orientation, outreach activities Itawamba Community College’s Adult Education program will celebrate Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Sept. 13-19, with orientation sessions and outreach activities promoting education and literacy across generations. Adult Education orientation sessions at the ICC Belden Center include: Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. - Registration for Belden daytime classes for individuals ages 18 and older Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. - Registration for Belden daytime classes for individuals ages 16-17 Sept. 14 at 4:30 p.m. - Registration for Belden evening classes for individuals ages 18 and older The program will also partner with the ICC Early Learning Centers in Fulton and Tupelo to encourage a love of reading among younger students. Adult Education Director Audra Perry will read “The Color Monster: A Story About Emotions” by Anna Llenas to approximately 70 preschool students. A copy of the book will be donated to each classroom, and students will receive reading-themed activity bags. “As an Adult Education program, our team celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week every September; however, it is an effort we should all strive to support on a continual, consistent basis,” Perry said. ... September 10, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Dinner & Demo series returns for fourth year Itawamba Community College’s popular Dinner & Demo series will begin its fourth year with an evening at Jobos in downtown Tupelo, Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The culinary demonstration will feature crab and corn hushpuppies with citrus and herb aioli and a Peach Bourbon Mash. Dinner will include crab and corn hushpuppies with citrus and herb aioli and apple celery slaw; barbecue shrimp and grits with homemade focaccia; and Memory Orchard cheesecake with fresh fruit compote. A Peach Bourbon Mash will accompany the meal. Eric Stogner will provide live music from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $60 per person or $110 per couple. Jobos is located at 314 E. Main St. inside Hotel Tupelo. For additional information or to register, visit www.iccms.edu/Workforce/Continuing-Education/Belden-Center-Events. September 9, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Food Management Certification class set for September 14 at ICC Belden Center Itawamba Community College has scheduled a Food Management Certification class at the Belden Center, 3200 Adams Farm Road, beginning September 14. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 9. The comprehensive career pathway is designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in food service and hospitality settings. The course ServSafe® Food Manager Certification, ServSafe® Alcohol Certification, 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. The cost of the program is $1,000. Financial assistance is available for qualified applicants. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or 662.407.1505. September 9, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>