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• ICC President Dr. Jay Allen Named Finalist for National CEO of the Year Award

  Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen has been named a finalist for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) CEO of the Year Award, a national honor recognizing exceptional leadership among community college presidents across the United States. The AACC CEO of the Year Award honors leaders whose work has made a significant and lasting impact on their institutions, students and the communities they serve. Dr. Allen will be formally recognized as a finalist during the AACC annual convention, the nation’s premier convening of community college leaders, to be held in April in Seattle, Washington. Since assuming the presidency at ICC, Dr. Allen has emphasized student success, workforce alignment and community engagement while maintaining a strong focus on institutional culture and excellence. Under his leadership, the college has continued to strengthen academic programs, expand workforce and industry partnerships and enhance the overall student experience across all ICC locations. “I am deeply honored by this recognition, but it truly belongs to our outstanding employees,” Allen said. “Every day, our faculty and staff go above and beyond to serve students and positively impact our communities. Their commitment, professionalism and ...
• ICC to honor Alumnus of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 23

  Itawamba Community College will honor its 2021 Alumnus of the Year and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during Homecoming activities, Sept. 23, at the Fulton Campus. They include Karen Camp McFerrin of Mantachie, Alumnus of the Year; and Cameron “CeCee” Austin Cavanaugh of Pontotoc and Jeff Tally of Saltillo, Athletic Hall of Fame.             From 1968-70, McFerrin attended ICC, where she earned the associate’s degree. She was a Wesley Foundation officer, Drum Major, vice president of the Home Economics Club and charter member of Phi Theta Kappa, Hall of Fame, IJC Beauty and Dean’s List Scholar. She continued her education at the University of Mississippi, where she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in home economics. She began her career working for the Mississippi Extension Service in Tylertown before returning home to accept a position at ICC, where she served as a recruiter, teacher and adviser. McFerrin played a vital role in the organization of the Indian Delegation. Through teaching nutrition classes, she empowered many nursing students to understand and implement the vital link between nutrition and health in their ...
• ICC alumni officers start second year of term

  Officers of Itawamba Community College’s Alumni Association began the second year of their term at Homecoming, Oct. 5.             They include director Melba Applewhite of Amory; director Bunky Goza of Caledonia; director Michelle Sutton of Ecru; president-elect Joey Cox, director Dan McCrimon, both of Fulton; president John Lee Lyles, directors Stacy Chapman and Bobby Mooneyham, all of Houston; director Dr. Amanada Summers of Mantachie; secretary-treasurer Donna Thomas and directors Jeff Cagle and Brandy Evans, all of New Albany; immediate past president Chuck Howell and director Walter Chittom, both of Pontotoc; and directors Tammmy Harrington and Jamie Osbirn, both of Tupelo. Members of the permanent committee are Richard Davis, Bill Miles, both of Fulton; Robert Goza of Houston; Karen McFerrin of Mantachie; Noel McWhirter of Pontotoc; and Monica Aldridge and Gary Walker, both of Tupelo.             The Alumni Association serves as a link between the College and alumni, faculty and friends.             For more information, contact Michael Upton, director of Advancement, at (662) 862-8035 or email maupton@iccms.edu.
• Metallica Scholars Initiative workforce education program expands in year 7; ICC one of two in Mississippi to receive grant

  Metallica Scholars Initiative workforce education program expands; Itawamba Community College one of two in Mississippi Year 7 is largest grant to date with approximately $3 million committed, Expected to reach approximately 10,000 students Fulton, Miss. – All Within My Hands, the nonprofit, philanthropic organization created by the members and management of Metallica, recently announced its Year 7 of its Metallica Scholars Initiative with its largest grant to date, totaling approximately $3 million. Itawamba Community College was among those whose grants were renewed for the third time. MSI now has a presence in 75 colleges across all 50 United States and the territory of Guam and is expected to reach approximately 10,000 students. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the state’s other representative. “It is a tremendous honor for Itawamba Community College to be selected as one of the continuing recipients of the prestigious All Within My Hands grant, which will significantly impact our career education programs and the lives of those who will receive scholarships to pursue a pathway and their best start,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “It is another indication ...
• Jones named Health Science dean

  Rilla Jones of Corinth has been named dean of Health Science Instruction at Itawamba Community College. Jones earned the bachelor’s degree in medical technology from the University of Mississippi and the master’s degree in education from Mississippi State University. She has completed coursework in community college leadership from both the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University. In addition, she has received technical training from the School of Medical Technology at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Her certifications include American Society of Clinical Pathologists and Licensure Tennessee Laboratory License. Jones is a member of the Academic Officers Association, Southern Association for Institutional Research, American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the Tennessee State Society for Clinical Microbiology. She previously served as the vice president of Instruction for Northeast Mississippi Community College. Jones has 21 years’ experience as program director and instructor in the Medical Laboratory Technology program at Northeast, where she served as division head for the Allied Health programs and assistant division head for Health Sciences. Jones also has five years’ experience as the associate vice president for Planning and Research and ...
• ICC Mourns the Passing of Longtime Communications Director Donna Thomas

  Itawamba Community College is mourning the loss of one of its most devoted and influential team members, Donna Thomas of New Albany, who dedicated more than 55 years of service to the college and touched countless lives through her professional excellence, mentorship and quiet acts of kindness. Thomas, who began her ICC career on January 15, 1970, faithfully served six of the college’s seven presidents, building a legacy that spanned generations. Over her distinguished tenure she held numerous leadership positions including adult basic education newspaper editor, continuing education director, director of publications, director of media relations and most recently director of communications. She also served as a journalism instructor, mentoring students through her advisement of The Chieftain, ICC’s student newspaper, and The Mirror, the college yearbook, both of which earned multiple top awards from the Mississippi Press Association and the College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM). Her influence extended well beyond the classroom and the campus. Thomas was an active member for more than 30 years in both the CPRAM and the Mississippi Community College Alumni and Advancement Association, serving ...