24 April Commencement ceremonies set for May 13 April 24, 2017 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Approximately 600 students will participate in two commencement ceremonies, which are scheduled for May 13 in the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. Ceremony times include Associate of Arts, 11 a.m., and Associate of Applied Science, 3 p.m. Speakers for the ceremonies will be Glenn McCullough Jr., executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority, A.A.; and Juanita Gambrell Floyd, vice president of finance and administration for the CREATE Foundation, A.A.S. Appointed by Gov. Phil Bryant to lead the MDA on June 8, 2015, McCullough is a former chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority (2001-2005), former director of the Appalachian Regional Commission (1993-97) and former mayor of Tupelo. He was first nominated to the TVA board by President Bill Clinton and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 1999. During his tenure with TVA, the utility earned national recognition for its economic development efforts and launched its megasite program. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi is located on a TVA megasite. During McCullough’s service as mayor, Tupelo was named an All-America City by the National Civic League, and the city launched the 50-acre Fairpark District. In his role at MDA, McCullough oversees approximately 300 employees who provide support for communities, businesses, industries and leaders to help them reach their goals in Mississippi. He earned the bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Mississippi State University. McCullough and his wife, Laura, have two sons and three grandchildren. Floyd has been employed with the CREATE Foundation for more than 32 years. Her responsibilities include the oversight of more than $100 million in assets of the Foundation and management of all of its financial aspects of operation. On her twentieth anniversary, the Foundation established the Bernice Gambrell Endowment Fund in the amount of $10,000 in honor of her mother and her years of employment. She is active in community affairs and serves on several boards, which have included Tupelo High School PTO president. Among her honors are THS Parent of the Year, Tupelo Trailblazer of the Year and featured on WTVA’s Positively Mississippi. Floyd is a graduate of Northeast Mississippi Community College and the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is an active member of Jesus New Testament Holiness Church. The daughter of the late Frank and Bernice Gambrell, Floyd has three children, Tyler, Taylor and Tyra, and one grandson, Andrew. For several years she has been an inspirational and motivational speaker. She has been a monthly Community Columnist for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal for nine years. A pinning ceremony for the Associate Degree Nursing graduates will be at 6 p.m., May 12, at the Davis Event Center. The speaker will be Rosalyn Howard, executive director of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association. Related Articles More than 600 graduates participate in 2022 ICC commencement ceremonies More than 600 graduates of Itawamba Community College crossed the stage at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus May 13 during three commencement ceremonies and were rewarded with Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates. They were among more than 1,000 graduates who have earned degrees from ICC this year, including Kelly Jo Ashley of New Albany, who participated during the 5 p.m. health sciences ceremony. 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They include 10 a.m., Associate of Arts degrees, last name A-K and Middle College; 2 p.m., Associate of Arts degrees, last name L-Z; and 5 p.m., Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates for Career Education and Health Science programs. Mississippi Speaker of the House Jason White will deliver the keynote address for the 10 a.m. ceremony. An adult education commencement ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 9, also at the Davis Event Center. The public is invited to attend all ceremonies. Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenges ICC graduates in one of three commencement ceremonies Mississippi Speaker of the House of Representatives Jason White challenged Itawamba Community College graduates today (Friday) at the 10 a.m. commencement ceremony at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus to live by the words he shared with his colleagues as they began the new term in January. “To whom much is given, much is expected,” White said. “I would tell you graduates the same message applies as you enter this new chapter of your lives. Hurdles and challenges certainly await you; don’t get bogged down by the small things, focus on the big picture and make an impact. Don’t be trepidatious to do something out of the ordinary, challenge conventional wisdom, and even push yourself to a zone of discomfort.” White said that when he was in law school at Mississippi College, a half mile or two blocks away from the Mississippi State Capitol which he passed every day for three years, he never once dreamed that he would be elected as a Representative nor being involved in politics. “Be open to ... ICC commencement ceremonies set for May 10 Approximately 550 graduates will receive associate’s degrees or certificates in two ceremonies, May 10, at the Davis Event Center at the Itawamba Community College Fulton Campus. The 11 a.m. ceremony will include graduates whose last names are A-L, and the 3 p.m. ceremony, M-Z. Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as certificates will be awarded at both ceremonies. ICC’s commencement ceremonies are on Friday for the first time in a number of years. Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, president and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa, will be the speaker for both ceremonies. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Mississippi State University and both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi. Tincher-Ladner is the third leader of Phi Theta Kappa in 98 years. She also serves as an ex-officio member of the Phi Theta Kappa Board of Directors and secretary to the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation Board of Directors. She joined the PTK staff in 2012 as the chief information and research ... ICC to host multiple commencement ceremonies Itawamba Community College will host multiple traditional commencement ceremonies at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus, May 12. They include Associate of Arts (Last Name A-I), Associate of Applied Science and Certificates, Career Education programs and Middle College, 10 a.m.; Associate of Arts (Last Name J-Z), 2 p.m. and Associate of Applied Science and Certificates, Health Science programs, 5 p.m. In addition, an Adult Education commencement ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 11. The public is invited to attend. No tickets are required. ICC schedules multiple commencement ceremonies Itawamba Community College will host multiple traditional commencement ceremonies at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus, May 16. They include Associate of Arts (Last Name A-I) and Middle College, 9 a.m.; Associate of Arts (Last Name J-Z), 1 p.m. and Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates, including career education and health science programs, 5 p.m. In addition, an Adult Education commencement ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., May 15. The public is invited to attend. No tickets are required. 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