Education

Northeast Mississippi Community College said Corinth Middle School Principal Chris Killough and gifted teachers visited the NEMCC Corinth Center for an introduction to workforce training, including hands-on sessions in Collaborative Robots and the ACE CNC program.

Northeast says students are part of a community that cares about their success and offers support beyond the classroom, the school said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it will host the Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with 330 projects from students in grades 7 through 12.

NEMCC is recruiting students to serve as Tiger Ambassadors, the college said. Applications are available online and must be submitted by May 1.

Organizers said in a social media post they will host the second annual Ready, Set, Interview Day to help students practice interview skills and build confidence. The post thanked volunteers and included hashtags referencing Skill Up Mississippi and Mississippi adult education.

Northeast Winter Guard said it placed second in the IA Class at the Mississippi Indoor Association and earned recognition as the state’s top college guard. The program credited a record 27-member roster for delivering a strong performance despite rain and difficult conditions.

Dr. Kristy Church is this month’s recipient of the Northeast Way Award for her exceptional support and mentorship of students in nursing education.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it will host the Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum with 330 projects from seventh- through 12th-grade students and a need for volunteer judges.

Northeast NEMCC said it is accepting applications for its Respiratory Therapy Program, with a May 1, 2026 deadline. The college said the program prepares students to care for patients and work with healthcare teams.

Anthony Linton, a Chicago native and nontraditional student, is studying in Northeast’s HVAC program and is a member of the Honors Institute and Phi Theta Kappa, the college said.