Education

Organizers said the women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s at 7:30 p.m.; pizza and pom poms will be available while supplies last.

Phi Theta Kappa says members are eligible for hundreds of scholarships and tools to assist transfers, and two Mississippi universities list PTK awards on their websites.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said its softball team rose from unranked in the NJCAA preseason poll to No. 14 in the NJCAA’s first regular-season poll. The Tigers will host doubleheaders Friday and Saturday at The Plex.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is accepting early applications for its Associate Degree Nursing program, the college said. Eligible current and dual-enrolled students must apply by March 6.

Ben Tucker spoke to North East Mississippi Community College marketing interns and offered career and networking advice, NEMCC said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said students gathered at the BSU for a Galentine’s event aimed at fellowship and support. The college said the gathering was intended to boost confidence, deepen friendships and strengthen mental health.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Phi Theta Kappa induction honors students’ long nights of study, leadership and commitment. The college encouraged invited students to accept membership, saying they earned it and belong.

Northeast said its Winter Guard scored 59.830 to win the Independent A division at the Mississippi Indoor Association’s Neshoba Central show. The college said a video of the season-opening performance is available on YouTube.

Students from the Honors Institute at Northeast won two first-place awards and a third-place award at the Mississippi Honors Conference hosted by Belhaven University, the college said.

Katie, a student at Northeast’s Honors Institute, is organizing a Fun Run on April 18 to raise awareness and funds for CCHS, a rare genetic disorder.