EDUCATION

Northeast said it is preparing students for a changing world with innovative technology and hands-on learning, and it urged prospective students to apply.

Organizers said Fueling for Finals will offer breakfast favorites from 9 to 10 p.m. Monday, May 4 to help students during finals week.

John Thomas Gaines of Corinth said mentorship and challenging coursework at Northeast helped him earn a spot in the Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.

Northeast said the American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi honored Cook Coggin Engineers with the 2026 Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the NEMCC Football Field Resurfacing Project.

Northeast President Dr. Ricky G. Ford visited the Corinth Center to meet with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency representatives, the school said.

Students in Business and Office Technology programs at Northeast earned a record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certification credentials, the school said.

Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized its Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at the college’s Student Awards Ceremony, naming winners including Bliss Ricketts and Skyla Adair, the college said.

In an April 29, 2026, episode of the ‘TigerTalk’ podcast, President Ford said unseen work — from enrollment support to workforce preparation — helps guide students to success at Northeast. He also discussed educators, hands-on industry training and updates on athletics, academics and workforce development.

NEMCC said Jaxson Laster became the first graduate of its Logistics program and the first Logistics Apprentice at Hago Automotive after earning 17 certifications and an international apprenticeship opportunity.

The Mississippi Community College Board said Dalton Harris and Joey Boren completed the 2026 CTE Leadership Academy, a yearlong program aimed at developing postsecondary career and technical education leaders.