6 May ICC to broadcast online commencement ceremony May 14 May 6, 2020 By Thomas, Donna S. General 0 Itawamba Community College will broadcast an online commencement ceremony to honor the Class of 2020, at 7 p.m., May 14. The ceremony will be broadcast via ICC’s Facebook Live and on www.LetsGoICCTV.com/red. “The historical format of the ceremony will continue, including the listing of names of all of the graduates, the announcement of honors and conferral of degrees,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Special music will be provided by students enrolled in ICC’s music department.” ICC announced earlier the postponement of the ceremony from May 8 due to MSDH and CDC guidelines as a result of the impact of COVID-19. “It is our goal to provide the class of 2020 an opportunity to march in a traditional ceremony, pending the status of the public health emergency,” Allen said. “Once a date has been determined, graduates will have the opportunity to register to participate. The times and number of ceremonies will be based on the number of participants.” In addition, Associate Degree Nursing graduates will be recognized during a virtual pinning and candle lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., May 7. “This situation is not what any of us expected, an abrupt conclusion to College activities and events, the swift transition to completing the semester in an online format and most certainly, the on-campus celebration of our graduating class. ICC is committed to appropriately recognizing and honoring the Class of 2020 as soon as it is safe to do so. We look forward to that day.” Related Articles OnlineU selects ICC as 2024 Best Online Community College in Mississippi for affordability Itawamba Community College has been selected the 2024 Best Online Community College in Mississippi for affordability by OnlineU. “Mississippi offers many online degrees through its network of online community colleges,” said representatives of OnlineU. “These online degrees combine convenience with strong academic standards while maintaining low tuition costs for budget-minded students.” ICC takes the top spot for its affordability with an annual tuition of $2,750, placing it among the most cost-effective schools in the country, according to OnlineU. Additional highlights of its selection of ICC included 99 percent of students receive financial aid support through federal loans or grants and a support system that helps in managing educational expenses effectively. Adding to its appeal, ICC enrolls over 1,323 online students, which is within the top 31 percent of schools offering popular online programs. “We are honored to be recognized by OnlineU as we strive each semester to teach our students the most relevant skills and provide the foundational knowledge that they will need to be successful as they either continue their educational journey or to enter the workforce,” said ... Miss. Speaker of the House Jason White to deliver keynote address at ICC 10 a.m. commencement ceremony, May 10 Mississippi Representative Jason White will be the speaker for Itawamba Community College’s 10 a.m. commencement ceremony, May 10, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. In January, White was elected as Mississippi’s 62nd Speaker of the House. The Kosciusko native began his service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, District 48, which consists of portions of Attala, Carroll, Holmes and Leake counties, in August 2011. Following re-election in 2016, he was named Rules Chairman and elected Republican Floor Leader by the Republican Caucus. In 2020, his Mississippi House colleagues elected him Speaker Pro Tempore, and his fellow Republicans elected him Republican Caucus Chairman. White, who is also the City Attorney for Kosciusko, represents a number of governmental entities and utility boards and providers. His previous service includes former Municipal Court Judge and Youth Court Judge and Board of Aldermen for the Town of West. He is also involved in a number of civic duties, including current president of the Attala County Bar Association and President of the West Historical and Preservation Society. During his time in the ... Area residents receive diplomas during ICC high school equivalency commencement ceremony Itawamba Community College’s 2023 high school equivalency graduates participated in a commencement ceremony at 6 p.m., May 11, at the Davis Event Center on the Fulton Campus. They include Destiny Holloway, Thomas Huppert, Hoyt Martin, all of Aberdeen; Cierra Bartlett, Alex Head, Lily Jones, Julia Lee, Aliana Page, Hunter Stacy, Ryan Walls, all of Amory; Hugh Davis, Shane Smith, both of Blue Springs; Breanna Sanders of Ecru; Christopher Ellis, Taylor Kent, Christian Martin, Traci South, Dominic Whittington, all of Fulton; Darbie Blansett of Golden; Cadence Floyd of Guntown; Megan Christian of Hamilton, Ala.; Tristen Keith, Haley Thomas, both of Houlka; Jonathan McGee, Haley Wilkerson, both of Houston; Americus Plunkett, Olivia Pollock, Christopher Stephens, Joseph Thomas, Keira Vandiver, all of Mantachie; Dakota Felks of Mooreville; Kaiden Culver, Lily Guin, Gary Hughes, Donna Johnson, Dylan Swick, all of Nettleton; Somer Faris, Jasmine Watson, both of New Albany; Tyler Corley, Issac Holman, both of Okolona; Raven Hitchcock of Plantersville; Madison Boyd, Brooklyn Bunch, Erik Driggers, Hope Jones, Guadalupe Lopez, Kaleb Montgomery, Dakota Myhand, Breonna Singh, Anna Watts, all of Pontotoc; Kyle Barnett, ... ICC Practical Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography students participate in commencement ceremony Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs participated in a commencement ceremony, July 20, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Practical Nursing graduates include Marley Edwards, Kayla Young, both of Amory; Rebekah Crain of Columbus; Myeasha Rieves of Crawford; Skylar Timms of Fulton; Joshua Logan Barnett, Chasity Wright, both of Guntown; MaKenzie Moffett of Hatley; Jessica Loden of Mantachie; Nija Wofford of Mantee; Samantha Mills of Mooreville; Savannah Mills of Nettleton; Ashley Jones of New Albany; Taneshia Walker of Plantersville; Rayna Russell of Pontotoc; GraceAnne Baker, Iris Breez Fikes, Abby Katherine Kimbrough, all of Smithville; Brian Ware of Starkville; Kimberly Bell, Ana Rose Hamblin, India Marshall, Deasia Hampton, all of Tupelo; Rosanna Nikki Earrey of Van Vleet; and Chauney Ledbetter of Verona. Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates are Melanie Gardner of Caledonia; Kaitlyn McCool of Louisville; Christina McGreger of Pittsboro; Jamieson Banks of Pontotoc; Kristian Joshlin of Saltillo; Hilary Heath of Starkville; Sarah Beth Maxey and Lydia Owens, both of Tupelo. Practical Nursing is a one-year (three-semester) ... ICC Practical Nursing program sets Dec. 7 commencement ceremony Several area residents will participate in a commencement ceremony for the Practical Nursing program at Itawamba Community College at noon, Dec. 7, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center auditorium at the Fulton Campus. They include Takeia Smith, Kelsey Taylor, both of Aberdeen; Carley White of Amory; Amanda McGee of Baldwyn; Carson Wesbrook of Belden; Ashley Watts of Ecru; Gracie Minich of Guntown; Aubrey Adams, Brian Seely, both of Hamilton; Adena Moore of Macon; Alyssa Farley, Shelby Hester, Victoria Mills, all of Nettleton; Meagan Hamblin of New Albany; Makayla Hodges, Gabriel Holman, both of Okolona; Karen Lopez of Pontotoc; Zephaniah Guyton, Lydia Jefcoat, both of Saltillo; Christani Johnson of Shannon; Lori Beth Cowley of Smithville; Kayla White of Tremont; Binita Barath, Isaac Buse, Brayden Jones, Helen McDougald, Calee Ryan, Madison Wright, all of Tupelo; and Tytianna Anderson of West Point. Upon completion of the 12-month (three-semester) program, ICC’s graduates earn a certificate of completion and are eligible to take the national board exam (N-CLEX) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Dr. Lisa Pearson of Amory is the director ... ICC Practical Nursing program sets July 18 commencement ceremony Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Practical Nursing program will participate in a commencement ceremony, July 18, at noon, at the W.O. Benjamin Fine Arts Center at the Fulton Campus. Practical Nursing graduates include Jamaiya Fears of Aberdeen; Christina Hernandez, Shana Whitten, both of Blue Mountain; Melissa Clifton of Booneville; Bonner Mendoza, Autumn Webb, both of Fulton; Terika Naugle of Houlka; Brittany Hayes, Laura Starling, Heather Vanstory, all of Mantachie; Sandy Jones, Laken Robertson, both of Myrtle; Jonathan Morales of Nettleton; Skylar DeLoach, Taylor Mims, both of Pontotoc; Lily Brewer of Ripley; Marquita Brinkley, Jasmina Heard, both of Shannon; Amber Jones, Alliyah Porter, both of Tupelo; Jada Jackson of Vernon, Ala.; Brittany Bowens, Lakeshia Edwards, De’Aisha Strong and De’Oshia Strong, all of West Point. 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 ... Comments are closed.