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Registration is under way for Camp AMP, a summer camp at The Communiversity that introduces students to manufacturing and engineering methods such as 3D printing, engineering design, electrical technology, welding and automotive mechanics. Register here: bit.ly/3IqN7ul

Aniya Forest, a senior at the Golden Triangle Early College High School who also attends EMCC, was selected as a STAR Student by the Mississippi Economic Council, while GTECHS mathematics instructor Blair Duke was chosen as a STAR Teacher: bit.ly/4sS3HZq

EMCC art major Ethan Bassett, who will graduate in May, was awarded an $800 scholarship by Mississippi University for Women’s Department of Art & Design. Bassett plans on attending MUW and is leaning towards studying Graphic Design. Read more here: bit.ly/4sgnsKp

Interested in a career as a Pharmacy Technician? We can help. Information is available here: bit.ly/4b9m0lN

A graduation ceremony for students who completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program on our Golden Triangle took place Tuesday afternoon at The Communiversity at EMCC. Congratulations graduates!

EMCC sophomore Emma Morgan is among a few community college students nationwide selected as a 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Guistwhite Scholar. As a recipient of the prestigious award, she will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Read more here: bit.ly/4aUs6WZ

We are offering eight-week sessions for English Composition II, College Algebra, and Anatomy and Physiology II With Lab classes on our Golden Triangle campus for the 2026 Spring Intensive II Campus term.

Our Division of Nursing and Health Sciences will host an informational session on programs of study from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 17 in the Douglas Building on our Golden Triangle campus, and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on March 24 in the Hawkins Building on our Scooba campus.

EMCC is hiring a Speech Instructor (Full-Time) in Scooba! Join our Academics team and help shape student success in communication & public speaking. Master’s degree required. Apply today: heyor.ca/Et9ZDx #EMCC #NowHiring #HigherEdJobs #LionPride

February is designated as Career and Technical Education® (CTE) Month. We offer numerous career technical educational programs of study at The Communiversity, where our programs of study dedicated to careers in advanced manufacturing are located: bit.ly/2tmgqI2

Mississippi Office of Homeland Security agent Jim Brown conducted a “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events” training seminar for administrators, faculty, and staff today in the Lyceum Auditorium on our Golden Triangle campus.

Niche’s “2026 Top Community Colleges in America” ranks EMCC No. 29 in the nation out of 673 schools that made the list, placing us in the top 5 percent of colleges recognized. The report also ranks EMCC No. 2 in “Best Colleges in Mississippi.” bit.ly/4rXB1xI

Now hiring at EMCC: Part-time Lifeguard at Lion Hills in Columbus, MS. Maintain pool safety, assist guests, and provide CPR/first aid as needed. Lifeguard certification required. Apply: heyor.ca/uFARUj #EMCCJobs

February is designated as Career and Technical Education® (CTE) Month. We offer numerous career technical educational programs of study at our Scooba campus. Check out all of our career and technical programs here: bit.ly/2tmgqI2

Now hiring at EMCC: Part-time Lion Hills Cabana Staff in Columbus, MS. Seasonal role providing food & beverage service to members and guests. Must be 18+. Customer service focused. Apply: heyor.ca/uFARUj #EMCCJobs

Recruiters from four-year colleges and universities were on hand Wednesday in the F.R. Young Student Union on our Scooba campus to talk with our students about transfer opportunities after they graduate.

EMCC Associate Degree Nursing students Alyssa Franks and Macy Minor were traveling when they came upon a wreck with injuries. The first on scene, the nursing students administered aid and comfort to the accident victims until paramedics arrived. Read more: bit.ly/403TcFV

Now hiring at EMCC: Golf Pro/Assistant Golf Coach (full-time) at Lion Hills in Columbus, MS. Assist with golf operations, lessons & pro shop management. Associate degree + 2 yrs exp required. Apply: heyor.ca/uFARUj #EMCCJobs

Singer/songwriter Anitra Jay was the featured performer for the Black History Month celebration today on our Golden Triangle campus. An R&B/soul musician and poet, Jay celebrated the history of black voices through song and storytelling.

Seniors from Lowndes County School District’s Career & Technical Center toured our Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses today, as well as The Communiversity at EMCC. The students visited classrooms and spoke with instructors. Email recruiting@eastms.edu to schedule a tour.