WELCOME: About 125 students from Houston Middle School toured our Golden Triangle campus and The Communiversity today. The students learned about our programs of study and were treated to lunch. It was great having you on campus!

Our Cosmetology and Barbering/Stylist students competed in a “Face off” competition in which they created fictional characters using training mannequins. The students applied makeup, created hair styles and supplied adornments.

Congratulations to EMCC Police Department Lt. Matthew Black and Assistant Police Chief Barry Johnson Sr., who were presented certificates today for completing a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team certification program offered through Community Counseling Services in West Point.

Day two of the FORGE Your Path Career Expo wrapped up at The Communiversity today. More than 2,000 eighth grade students from area schools attended the two-day event in which representatives from businesses related to the construction industry showcased their fields.

National Pharmacy Week, which began on Oct. 18 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 24, celebrates the contributions of those in the field who play a critical role in our health. We offer a Pharmacy Technician course at The Communiversity: bit.ly/3U4QBfM

About 2,000 8th-grade students are taking part in the FORGE Your Path Career Expo at The Communiversity. The event, which is hosted in partnership with more than 50 trade and educational partners, aims to inspire the next generation of skilled construction industry professionals.

It was great having seniors from West Point High School visit The Communiversity and our Golden Triangle campus today. The students toured the campuses and learned about programs of study. Thank you for coming out!

Practical Nursing students on our Golden Triangle campus who are members of HOSA participated in the Mississippi Career and Technical Student Organization Fall Leadership Conference that took place Oct. 8-9 at the Huntington Bank Arena in Tupelo.

Student ambassadors on our Golden Triangle campus hosted an exhibition game on Thursday to kick off the 2026 Intramural Flag Football season. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement on the football schedule and teams competing in the double elimination bracket.

We conducted a White Coat Ceremony today at The Communiversity for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program on our Golden Triangle campus. White Coat ceremonies emphasize at the beginning of medical training the importance of compassion in patient care.

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Student Government Association officers on our Golden Triangle campus, who have been named. SGA officers help organize and conduct campus events, take suggestions from students and provide input to administrators.

Salon services through the Barbering and Cosmetology programs on our Golden Triangle campus are available to members of the public at reduced rates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 662.243.1921 to schedule an appointment.

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security, EMCC, and Three Rivers Planning and Development conducted a ribbon cutting today at The Communiversity to unveil the “MDES Navigator,” which will allow area residents to connect with an MDES Employment Specialist in Jackson.

Melinda Sciple grew up in the town of Scooba, just down the road from what was then East Mississippi Junior College, where she would later enroll. She would eventually embark on a career at the college that spanned three decades. Read more here: bit.ly/4hQf54g

EMCC’s 2026 Alumnus of the Year Lester Smith is a veteran high school football coach, teacher and administrator whose career spanned 43 years. He has won numerous accolades during his career, including winningest football coach in Baldwin County history: bit.ly/4hF8tFK

Homecoming 2026 was filled with activities today. There was an alumni reception, tailgating, crowning of our Homecoming Queens, and recognition of award recipients. The day’s activities wrapped up with a 28-27 Lions' win on the football field. View more pics on our Facebook page.

When Cosmetology instructor Teresa Rogers walked into class this morning, she was greeted by her students, friends and family members, who had planned a surprise celebration in honor of Rogers’ three years cancer free from the breast cancer she was first diagnosed with in 2020.

Register now for the Fall Intensive II term. eLearning Intensive II term classes begin Oct. 19 and run through Dec. 11. In person classes for the Intensive II term begin Oct. 12. Registration information and a link to available classes is available here: bit.ly/47rmbXX

Our Division of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted an open house and informational session today on our Golden Triangle campus. Learn about available programs of study here: bit.ly/3pDogZS

Students on our Golden Triangle campus can pick up free food and toiletries at a food pantry created by the Beta Iota Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, with assistance from Sodexo, our food provider. Get all the details here: bit.ly/4xCSOMZ