Education

Northeast said commencement ceremonies will be held May 14-18, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the Booneville campus, with live streaming available.

Northeast Bookstore at Cartwright Hall said it will offer 75% off clearance racks, 26% off storewide and discounts on brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley and Vera Bradley during a May 11–14 sale.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it recognized 16 Spring 2026 completion candidates in its Prison Education Program, including students who earned certificates and completed HiSET. The college described the program as a partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council.

Northeast Mississippi Community College said it hosted The Alliance’s Industrial HR Roundtable at the NEMCC Corinth Center, where HR professionals from across Alcorn County met to discuss workforce development and industry partnerships.

The college said it honored graduates from respiratory care, radiologic technology, medical laboratory technology and medical assisting programs in a social media post.

In the latest episode of the ‘Tiger Talk’ podcast, President Ford shared guidance for Northeast graduates. The episode also covers athletics, academics, workforce and other campus news.

Northeast announced it is accepting students for a new Evening and Weekend Practical Nursing (LPN) program designed for those balancing work and family. Admission is competitive and the application deadline is July 14.

Northeast announced that Sam James and Brian Morgan graduated from the MCCLA Leadership Academy, the college said. The program was hosted by the Mississippi Community College Foundation in partnership with Mississippi State University.

Northeast Mississippi Community College congratulated its phlebotomy graduates after a pinning ceremony at its Ripley campus, the college said in a social media post. The post said the students are ready to “make an impact” and included the hashtag #movingforward.

Northeast Mississippi Community College says its Tiger Food Truck will hand out free personal pan pizzas to students with IDs tonight as part of a Study Slices event.