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MIBEST program helps student conquer shyness, prepare for academic track
“I am proud of myself, and it won’t stop here.” – Angel Allen
̨ʹٷվ wins eight first place awards in annual contest
̨ʹٷվ Community Relations won 15 awards in the annual College Public Relations Association of Mississippi contest, including eight first place awards.
Utica Campus celebrates Class of 2022 and 1972
“We attended college during a pandemic. Many of us may have also had other struggles outside of the pandemic or struggles that the pandemic made even worse. Yet, we did not let those obstacles hold us back, so, again, well done.”
Pearl student overcomes visual impairment to graduate
“She is the most courageous person I know. She has never let any of her hurdles stop her or slow her down. She continues to push through life and continue to accomplish everything that she feels she should,” Hudson said.
Jackson man, 72, among more than 1,300 spring graduates
The Jackson native and 1963 Lanier High School graduate had returned to school about five years ago to work on a college degree he’d long thought about, but just hadn’t finished.
̨ʹٷվ CC graduates nearly 1,300 in spring ceremonies
“It’s been crazy getting here,” he said. “But after 31 years in the making, it’s special.”
̨ʹٷվ CC graduates nursing/allied health students
“Every graduation ceremony is special to the college, as we celebrate the success of each student. It is important that we truly celebrate what our graduates have achieved – they have overcome a series of unusual circumstances over the last several months,” said ̨ʹٷվ President Dr. Stephen Vacik.
Utica Campus graduation speakers have perfect GPAs
“̨ʹٷվ has been absolutely incredible to my journey, more than I could have ever imagined. I had been home-schooled and came to ̨ʹٷվ five years after I had finished high school. I was unsure how I would do, but I was able to thrive here because of the instructors and small class sizes.”
2 ̨ʹٷվ Rankin Campus students receive nursing scholarships
A lot of praying, studying and a few cries every now and then. But it’s a great program with great people who teach you a lot. You learn a lot about yourself during the process.”
Rankin Campus literary festival winners named
The festival is held each spring to encourage and support the pursuit of literary arts among Rankin County high school students and foster their interest in higher education.
- The Arts & Humanities
̨ʹٷվ CC helps Farr dance her way to Mrs. Mississippi title
Note: The following story appears in the winter issue of ̨ʹٷվight alumni magazine. For more information about the ̨ʹٷվ Alumni Association, see the website. To apply for a ̨ʹٷվ Community College Foundation scholarship, go to the Admissions tab on college web site...
̨ʹٷվ CC Utica Campus music directors honored with building dedications
Family members of Louis Lee along with ̨ʹٷվ Community College Board of Trustees President Robert Pickett, far left, unveil the sign for the Louis Edward Leon Lee Classroom Building on the Utica Campus. ̨ʹٷվ Community College...
‘Montage Greatest Hits’ headlines ̨ʹٷվ CC dance company performance
̨ʹٷվ Community College’s Montage Theatre of Dance has the fall concert in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the dance company. "Montage Greatest Hits" will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus....
̨ʹٷվ CC’s colorful art tradition showcased in special Centennial show
Pieces of artwork from about 40 artists with connections to ̨ʹٷվ Community College are expected to be submitted for the Centennial Art Show, slated to run Sept. 25-Oct. 27 in the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. Showcase artists include Bob Dunaway,...
̨ʹٷվ CC Rankin Campus students complete College, Ink. literary journal
̨ʹٷվ Community College Rankin Campus students recently completed their most recent edition of College, Ink., the journal of creative writing. College, Ink. has done well in the annual Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association contest against other...
- Economic Development & Workforce
Grads of workforce development programs shine bright on big day
PEARL -- Just two years ago, Ronald Humes had dropped out of high school and was seemingly out of options. Today, he has credential and a job offer in hand – and he feels on top of his world. “It’s really a dream come true right now,” said Humes, of Vicksburg, among...
Student goes from layoff to payoff thanks to ̨ʹٷվ CC MI-BEST program
RAYMOND – Only 18 months ago, Felix Davis found himself laid off from his job and still without a high school diploma. Fast forward to today, and all his minuses have turned to pluses – to the tune of 26 hours of college credit and a 4.0 GPA thanks to the MI-BEST...
̨ʹٷվ CC partnership with industry grows workforce on Mississippi River
VICKSBURG – Tossing a heavy, 12-foot mooring rope off a barge on the Mississippi River is a calling for some and simply a rough-sounding job for others. Chad Vickers and Garrett Williams each have trained to do this now, and, though they took different paths to the...
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