By: Donell Maxie, Communications Director
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 has named alumnus Chaid L. Thomas as its new director of admissions, bring ing more than 15 years of higher education experience in enrollment management, recruitment, student success and strategic planning to the position.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 has received approval from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Prison Education Partnership Program (PEPP) under the revised Pell Grant guidelines for incarcerated students, expanding educational access and workforce preparation opportunities for justice-impacted individuals.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 The Office of Communications and Marketing at 天涯海角社区 earned 47 awards across 18 categories during the 2026 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Awards Ceremony held Tuesday evening during the organization鈥檚 annual conference hosted by Northwest Mississippi Community College.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 鈥淔ailure and success are not opposites; they are partners.鈥
That message from keynote speaker Toks Omishakin resonated throughout the R.W. Harrison Complex on Saturday morning as 天涯海角社区 celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 74th Commencement Ceremony.
A distinguished 天涯海角社区 alumnus and Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), Omishakin challenged graduates to embrace resilience, take risks and pursue purpose beyond fear and failure.
By LaTunya Evans, Communications Specialist
Itta Bena, Miss. 鈥 After four years of balancing her books and business while building her future, 天涯海角社区 Student Government Association (SGA) President Jouri Thornton will be graduating on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. in the R. W. Harrison Complex. Following graduation, the Accounting and Business Administration graduate will gain hands-on experience as the 2026 Distribution Center Intern with the Dollar General Distribution Center in Indianola, Mississippi.
By LaTunya Evans, Communications Specialist
Itta Bena, Miss. 鈥 Throughout his collegiate journey, Jabari Johnson endured academic challenges, personal loss and the pressure of leadership. Refusing to be limited by adversity, Johnson is preparing to walk across the commencement stage at 天涯海角社区 on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 will welcome one of its own back to campus as Toks Omishakin, a distinguished alumnus and current Secretary of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), delivers the keynote address during the university鈥檚 74th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. in the R.W. Harrison Complex.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 has received approval to launch a new graduate program, the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Biomedical and Environmental Health Systems (AIM-BEHS), with an anticipated start date of Fall 2026.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 will celebrate its rich history and enduring legacy during Founder鈥檚 Week 2026, a six-day observance scheduled for April 13鈥18, featuring commemorative events, scholarship initiatives, student-centered programming, and a signature convocation honoring the university鈥檚 founding and future.
ITTA BENA, Miss. 鈥 天涯海角社区 will host its 28th Annual Constance G. Bland Women in Science and Technology Conference on Friday, April 10, 2026, bringing together students, educators, and professionals for a day designed to inspire the next generation of women in STEM.