ICC opens registration for December 2026 graduate orientation Registration is open for Itawamba Community College’s December graduate orientation sessions, scheduled for Dec. 2 at the Tupelo Campus and Dec. 3 at the Fulton Campus. Orientation is required for high school students graduating in December who plan to begin classes at ICC in January. The sessions offer students and their parents or guardians an opportunity to learn more about ICC, connect with campus resources and schedule classes for the upcoming semester. Students may attend either session, regardless of which campus they plan to attend. To register, visit www.iccms.edu/Orientation. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to offer restaurant startup course at Belden Center Itawamba Community College will offer “The First Bite: Restaurant Startup 101,” a two-week Food Service Pathway course for aspiring restaurant owners and entrepreneurs, beginning Nov. 11 at its Belden Center. Classes will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 19. The cost is $150 per person. The introductory course will cover startup and operating costs, hiring and training employees, business plan development, permit requirements and other fundamentals of restaurant ownership. Designed for individuals considering opening a restaurant or exploring the industry, the course will introduce participants to the planning and preparation involved in starting and operating a restaurant. For more information or to register, contact program director Christy Scheuer at acscheuer@iccms.edu or 662-407-1505. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
Food Management Certification class beginning Nov. 9 at ICC Itawamba Community College will offer a Food Management Certification class beginning Nov. 9 at the Belden Center, 3200 Adams Farm Road. Classes will meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Dec. 11. The comprehensive career pathway is designed to prepare participants for immediate employment in food service and hospitality settings. The program includes ServSafe Food Manager and ServSafe Alcohol certifications and a certificate of completion. Instruction covers proper food handling, kitchen safety, culinary techniques, money handling and front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Participants also will develop interview and resume-writing skills. The cost 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. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ACT prep sessions Nov. 7 and 14 at ICC Itawamba Community College will offer ACT preparation sessions Nov. 7 and 14 at its Belden Center, 3200 Adams Farm Road. The Nov. 7 session will focus on English and reading, while the Nov. 14 session will cover math and science. Each session will meet from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per day. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 662-407-1500 or visit the calendar at iccms.edu/workforce/continuing-education. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC to host English Roundtable Conference Nov. 6 Itawamba Community College’s Department of English will host the 2026 ICC English Roundtable Conference from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Belden Center, 3200 Adams Farm Road. Designed for English teachers in ICC’s service area, the conference will provide opportunities to share best practices, learn from fellow educators and earn continuing education units. Melanie Maxcy-Hopper of Grenada High School and Holmes Community College will serve as the keynote speaker. Featured educators include Melissa Borgioli, retired from Aberdeen High School; Kathy Pippin of Shannon High School; Valerie Plunkett of Itawamba High School; and Jamie Walters of Houston High School. Participants must pre-register. For more information, contact Danny Oswalt at dgoswalt@iccms.edu or 662-862-8250. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
Treasurer David McRae visits ICC for Campus Conversations Mississippi Treasurer David McRae visited Itawamba Community College Nov. 3 to speak with students and employees during the college’s Campus Conversations series. Held in the Connection Center on ICC’s Fulton Campus, the event featured remarks from McRae followed by a question-and-answer session moderated by ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. The conversation highlighted the treasurer’s role in managing Mississippi’s finances, preparing for future education expenses and connecting Mississippians with resources available through his office. As state treasurer, McRae oversees Mississippi’s day-to-day cash flow, manages state investments and administers programs that help families prepare for the cost of college and career training. His office also works to return unclaimed money to its rightful owners. ICC’s Campus Conversations series connects the college community with leaders whose work influences Mississippi, encouraging discussion about public service, leadership and issues affecting students’ futures. November 4, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W Career Center, General 0 Comment Read More >>
ICC named 2027 Bellwether Award finalist, only Mississippi college recognized Itawamba Community College has been named a finalist for the 2027 Bellwether Award, marking only the second time the college has earned the national distinction. ICC is the only Mississippi community college among the 2027 finalists. ICC is one of 10 finalists in the Workforce Development category, which recognizes strategic partnerships between community colleges and workforce partners that address regional labor market needs. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and the strong partnerships that connect our students with meaningful career opportunities,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “Being selected for only the second time in our college’s history is a significant honor. We are proud to represent Mississippi and share how ICC is helping prepare a skilled workforce that strengthens our communities.” The Bellwether College Consortium announced the finalists Oct. 29. The competition drew 89 submissions from 78 community colleges across 29 states. Thirty programs representing 29 colleges in 16 states advanced to the final round across three categories: Instructional Programs and Services; Workforce Development; and Planning, Governance, and Finance. Finalist status recognizes programs that earned some of the ... October 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Comment Read More >>
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 to host Chilifest Cook-Off, community tailgate before final regular-season home game Itawamba Community College will host its ICC Chilifest Cook-Off and a free community tailgate Thursday, Oct. 22, before the Indians face East Mississippi Community College in their final home football game of the regular season. The Chilifest Cook-Off will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the ICC Grove and feature community and ICC divisions. Held in conjunction with the cook-off, the community tailgate will begin at 5 p.m. in the Grove and is free and open to the public. Fans are encouraged to be in Butch Lambert Stadium by 6:30 p.m. for pregame festivities, including Sophomore Night recognitions and a performance by the ICC All-American Marching Band. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Community Bank is the game sponsor. October 19, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W 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 >>