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• Six receive ICC Diagnostic Medical Sonography degrees in special ceremony

  Several area residents from Itawamba Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program received their degrees at a special event, July 23, at the Health Science Education Center at the Tupelo Campus.             They include Holly Tillman of Ackerman; Madison Huppert of Amory; Madisson Dill of Corinth; Mamie Hollenhead of Louisville; Lenzi Lewis of Okolona; and Misty Taylor of Pontotoc.             Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a one-year (three-semester) program. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examinations. Amanda Stone of Saltillo is the program director, and Daphne Jackson of Shannon, clinical coordinator.
• ICC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography awarded accreditation

  Itawamba Community College’s newest health science program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.             “With this national accreditation, our students are eligible to obtain credentials in obstetrics and gynecologic sonography and abdominal extended sonography by the time of graduation,” said Amanda Stone, program director. “Upon graduation, students are eligible to be licensed registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers entering the workforce. This is a huge accomplishment for our program. We are one of only two Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs accredited in the state. We have worked tirelessly with the help and support of the community, especially our clinical affiliates, toward this goal at ICC since the beginning of the program.”             DMS combines an in-person boot camp/lab session at the beginning of both the fall and spring semesters, clinical rotations and online didactic courses. Graduates of the one-year (three semester program) earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program format offers an opportunity for potential students from outside ICC’s service area to participate as long as clinical sites are approved.             ...
• 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 President Allen opens fall 2025 convocation with challenge to 'create a masterpiece;' new faculty/new roles announced

  Itawamba Community College President Dr. Jay Allen challenged faculty and staff to “create a masterpiece” during his remarks at the fall 2025 convocation Wednesday at the Fulton Campus. “Each year when we gather for convocation, I’m reminded that our work here is more than a list of tasks, programs and budgets – it’s a living, evolving canvas. And this year, our theme reminds us of ‘The Power of One: The Big Picture Begins with You!’ Think of ICC as a great mural in progress. Across its expanse are the colors, textures, patterns and decades of service – brushstrokes laid down by those who came before us, strokes that define our heritage and our foundation.” Those who attended had an opportunity to paint a section of an art piece in the lobby. Allen said that masterpieces don’t happen all at once. “They are built one stroke at a time. One deliberate motion of the brush, and each of you holds a brush in your hand.” Allen noted that there are those who add bold colors, bring delicate details, work in the foreground while ...
• ICC's Forestry program, Student Activities to celebrate Arbor Day with special Feb. 13 ceremony

  Itawamba Community College’s Forestry Technology program and Student Activities will celebrate Arbor Day at 9 a.m., February 13, with a special ceremony on the Fulton Campus. The public is invited.             “Thanks to the Mississippi Forestry Commission and Walton’s Greenhouse, three 15-gallon trees, including an Eastern Redbud, Chinese Fringetree and Sweet Bay Magnolia will be planted to replace those that have been removed because of weather damage or age,” said Emily Loden-Jones, Forestry Technology instructor.             The event will be in front of a ceremonial tree of love, a large water oak in the courtyard area between the eLearning Building and Community Relations. Loden-Jones said that students, faculty, staff, alumni and Early Learning participants are invited to complete Valentine Day hearts including why they love ICC or if they met their sweethearts at the college, and they will be collected and hung on the tree. Those who attend from the community will have an opportunity to complete a heart onsite at the ceremony.             “ICC is working toward achieving Tree Campus USA recognition with the Arbor Day Foundation,” Loden-Jones said. “A ...
• Students receive diplomas during ICC Adult Education commencement ceremony

  Several area students participated in the 2025 Adult Education commencement ceremony at Itawamba Community College, May 15, at the Davis Event Center at the Fulton Campus.             They include             Aberdeen – Bowen Dabbs;             Amory – Chloey Chavis, Kaleigh Davis, Janelle Grant, Kire Gray, Ayden Griggs, Mylie Kennedy, Breanna McBunch, Haily Morris, Trinity Steinke, April Williams (Student of the Year), Payton Wilson, Chasity Winters;             Baldwyn – Diana Marquez, Kimberly Olora, Gloriannah Robinson;             Belden – Alicia Pollard;             Belmont – Gregory Sockwell;             Booneville – Tatum Cole;             Caledonia – Noah Williams;             Calhoun City – Brooklynn Watts;             Cedar Bluff – Cesar Briseno;             Ecru – River Bailey;             Fulton – Javan Allen, Kearston Beasley, Carson Christian, Jerron Cooper, Zoey Fowler, Anna Grace Lease, James Stanton, Jakob Stephens, Devan Stewart, Tiffany Thrasher, Peyton Walker;             Greenwood Springs – Devin Wright;             Guntown – Cheyenne Avery, Lenita Cobb, Caleb Duffie, Braxton Moss, Mason Young;             Houlka – Lisa Hamilton (Student of the Year);             Houston – Cathy Jernigan, Erica Lyle (Student of the Year);             Mantachie – Allee Farris, Adalyn Ford, Preston Harris, Cassidy Hodge, Richard Rogers, Abella Sheffield, Samantha Turner;             Marietta ...