East Mississippi Community College
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East Mississippi Community College

 is a vibrant academic institution committed to fostering student success and community development. With a focus on quality education, EMCC provides a supportive learning environment, diverse programs, and dedicated faculty. Whether you're pursuing academic excellence or career-oriented pathways, EMCC is dedicated to empowering individuals and enhancing the communities we serve.

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Mission-Focused, Student-Centered


Welcome to our Financial Aid Hub, where we empower individuals to pursue their educational dreams by providing comprehensive information and resources on various financial aid options. Navigate through our user-friendly platform to access valuable insights, expert guidance, and tools that can help you navigate the complex landscape of financial assistance. Your educational journey starts here, with the support you need to make informed decisions and achieve your academic goals.

Explore a diverse array of academic and technical programs at East Mississippi Community College, where we offer a wide range of courses to cater to varied interests and career aspirations. From transferable associate degrees to career-focused certificates, our programs are designed to provide a solid foundation for academic achievement and professional growth. Discover your path at EMCC, where excellence in education meets a commitment to student success.


At East Mississippi Community College, we prioritize your academic journey with robust support services tailored to your success. Benefit from personalized academic advising, tutoring, and state-of-the-art resources to ensure you thrive in your studies. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom, offering career counseling, mentorship, and a welcoming community atmosphere. EMCC is dedicated to providing the support you need to excel academically and achieve your goals.

         

 

 

 

At East Mississippi Community College, Preparing Students

For work is what we do.

 

workforce training programs


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Please call 662.243.1803 or email workforce@eastms.edu

 

 

AN INSIDE lOOK aT EMCC:

Embrace the Spirit of Excellence!  Our college is a proud hub of athleticism, where dedication meets achievement. Explore our state-of-the-art sports facilities, expert coaching, and a vibrant community that fosters a passion for sports. Join us in the pursuit of physical fitness, teamwork, and sporting glory! 

Unleashing the Spirit of Harmony! The Mighty Lion Band at EMCC is more than music; it's a dynamic ensemble where passion meets precision. Join us in creating symphonies of excellence, fostering camaraderie, and leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Discover your rhythm with the Mighty Lion Band at EMCC! 

Welcome Home!  Discover a nurturing and vibrant living experience at our student housing. Our accommodations provide a comfortable and supportive environment, fostering a sense of community and personal growth. Elevate your college journey with a home away from home that's more than just a place to stay – it's where memories and friendships thrive! 

 

 

TWO CAMPUSES, ONE COLLEGE


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OUR MISSION

MISSION

East Mississippi Community College is a public community college serving six counties in East Central Mississippi, offering university-parallel programs, career-technical programs, and workforce programs. EMCC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our students, our community and our personnel through instructional opportunities, with specific focus on a healthy mind, body and spirit.

VALUES

The fulfillment of our mission is premised on the following values:  Leadership built on respect for self and others and demonstrated in our local communities; Excellence in education, service and lifelong learning; Access to instructional opportunities on campus and online; and Freedom in teaching and learning within a supportive, communicative, diverse and caring environment.

 

 

 

News & Events
East Mississippi Community College sophomores Alex Shiles, at left, and Isabella Temple, at right, are among the winners in a statewide writing contest sponsored by the Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association.
EMCC STUDENTS EARN WRITING AWARDS IN STATEWIDE CONTESTApril 4, 2025

Two students on East Mississippi Community College's Scooba campus are among the winners in the 2024-25 Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association's (MCCCWA) Annual Workshop and Contest.

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Flight Works Alabama consultant Kellie Andrews, at right, signs in an applicant for the FlightPath9 training program at The Communiversity at East Mississippi Community College. Selected applicants will receive training in Aviation Manufacturing Technology at The Communiversity, which will culminate in paid apprenticeships with Airbus Helicopters.
EMCC PARTNERS WITH AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AND FLIGHT WORKS ALABAMA TO EXPAND AVIATION TRAININGApril 2, 2025

A cross-state partnership between Airbus Helicopters Inc., Flight Works Alabama and East Mississippi Community College is providing area residents with the opportunity to land paid apprenticeships at Airbus.

A total of 148 EMCC students have been invited to join the Eta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on EMCC’s Scooba campus this Spring, and five dozen of them participated in an induction ceremony for the national honor society Monday night in the Stennis Hall auditorium.
SCOOBA CAMPUS PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTS LARGE GROUP OF NEW MEMBERSApril 1, 2025

A total of 148 EMCC students have been invited to join the Eta Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on EMCC's Scooba campus this Spring, and five dozen of them participated in an induction ceremony for the national honor society Monday night in the Stennis Hall auditorium.

East Mississippi Community College hosted a spring induction ceremony for the Golden Triangle campus’ chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Monday, March 24, in the Lyceum Auditorium.
PTK CHAPTER ON GOLDEN TRIANGLE CAMPUS HOSTS INDUCTION CEREMONYMarch 25, 2025

East Mississippi Community College hosted a spring induction ceremony for the Golden Triangle campus' chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Monday, March 24, in the Lyceum Auditorium.

East Mississippi Community College will offer a summer tuition break for the third year in a row, with additional cost savings for students who reside in student housing on the college’s Scooba campus.
EMCC BRINGS BACK HALF-OFF SUMMER TUITION, REDUCED DORM COSTSMarch 24, 2025

East Mississippi Community College will offer a summer tuition break for the third year in a row, with additional cost savings for students who reside in student housing on the college's Scooba campus.

Members of the 2025 EMCC LEO Leadership class visited Mississippi’s state capitol building in Jackson Tuesday where they met with state representatives and senators in the college’s six-county district.
EMCC LEO LEADERSHIP MEMBERS LEARN ABOUT LEGISLATIVE PROCESSMarch 21, 2025

Members of the 2025 EMCC LEO Leadership class visited Mississippi's state capitol building in Jackson Tuesday where they met with state representatives and senators in the college's six-county district.

East Mississippi Community College Dean of eLearning Coranette “Chris” Square was among the speakers during a panel discussion titled “Leadership, Mentorship, and Sponsorship: Empowering Women in Higher Education” that took place Feb. 27 during the annual Women in Higher Education – Mississippi Network, or WHEMN, conference at the University of Mississippi.
EMCC'S CHRIS SQUARE PANELIST AT 'WHEMN' CONFERENCEMarch 18, 2025

East Mississippi Community College Dean of eLearning Coranette "Chris" Square was among the speakers during a panel discussion titled "Leadership, Mentorship, and Sponsorship: Empowering Women in Higher Education" that took place Feb. 27 during the annual Women in Higher Education - Mississippi Network, or WHEMN, conference at the University of Mississippi.

Four East Mississippi Community College students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s All-Mississippi Academic Team and will receive medallions and certificates.
FOUR EMCC STUDENTS NAMED ALL-MISSISSIPPI ACADEMIC TEAM MEMBERSMarch 7, 2025

Four East Mississippi Community College students have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's All-Mississippi Academic Team and will receive medallions and certificates.

East Mississippi Community College sophomore Anna Borst is among a select few college students nationwide named Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholars.
EMCC SOPHOMORE ANNA BORST NAMED A COCA-COLA ACADEMIC TEAM SCHOLARMarch 5, 2025

East Mississippi Community College sophomore Anna Borst is among a select few college students nationwide named Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholars.

East Mississippi Community College Vice President of Instruction Dr. James Rush is among a select group who will receive Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s “Distinguished College Administrator” award.
EMCC VP OF INSTRUCTION DR. JAMES RUSH GARNERS NATIONAL PTK AWARDFebruary 28, 2025

East Mississippi Community College Vice President of Instruction Dr. James Rush is among a select group who will receive Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society's "Distinguished College Administrator" award.

East Mississippi Community College social sciences instructor Ashley Walker has been named the college’s 2025 Humanities Teacher of the Year.
ASHLEY WALKER NAMED EMCC'S HUMANITIES TEACHER OF THE YEARFebruary 25, 2025

East Mississippi Community College social sciences instructor Ashley Walker has been named the college's 2025 Humanities Teacher of the Year.

Lion Hills Center & Golf Course Director Cheryl Hubbard is retiring at the end of March. Lion Hills event coordinator Darby Unruh has been tapped to fill the position of director at Lion Hills, a full-service recreation center owned by East Mississippi Community College that boasts dining and banquet facilities, an 18-hole golf course, a pro shop, a tennis court and a swimming pool, among other amenities.
LION HILLS DIRECTOR CHERYL HUBBARD TO RETIRE, DARBY UNRUH TO FILL POSITIONFebruary 14, 2025

Lion Hills Center & Golf Course Director Cheryl Hubbard is retiring at the end of March. Lion Hills event coordinator Darby Unruh has been tapped to fill the position of director at Lion Hills, a full-service recreation center owned by East Mississippi Community College that boasts dining and banquet facilities, an 18-hole golf course, a pro shop, a tennis court and a swimming pool, among other amenities.

East Mississippi Community College will host Black History month programs on its Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses that are free and open to the public.
PUBLIC WELCOME AT EMCC BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTSFebruary 7, 2025

East Mississippi Community College will host Black History month programs on its Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses that are free and open to the public.

Students in East Mississippi Community College’s Construction Engineering Technology class frame walls for a free Commercial/Residential Electrical training program the college will offer to men in a residential treatment facility in West Point.
EMCC AND MSU PARTNER TO OFFER FREE ELECTRICAL TRAINING TO MEN AT 'THE MISSION'February 6, 2025

East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University, key stakeholders in the SmartTech Mississippi project, have launched a pilot program to provide free noncredit electrical training to men at The Mission, a faith-based residential treatment program in West Point that assists those seeking to make positive changes in their lives.

The main entrance to the Golden Triangle campus has been relocated to the westernmost part of the property at the road that leads to the student union. New signage and fencing have also been installed.
NEW DORMS, SIDEWALKS, CAREER TECHNICAL BUILDING AMONG PLANNED IMPROVEMENTSFebruary 5, 2025

Multiple capital improvement projects are under way on East Mississippi Community College's Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses, with others in the works. They range from new student housing on the Scooba campus to major sidewalk additions and an expanded footprint for Division of Nursing and Health Sciences programs on both campuses, to name a few things.

East Mississippi Community College’s enrollment for the spring of 2024-25 rose by a healthy 13.1 percent, far higher than the statewide average of 6.4 percent for all of Mississippi’s community colleges.
EMCC FALL ENROLLMENT MORE THAN DOUBLE STATE AVERAGEFebruary 4, 2025

East Mississippi Community College's enrollment for the spring of 2024-25 rose by a healthy 13.1 percent, far higher than the statewide average of 6.4 percent for all of Mississippi's community colleges.

East Mississippi Community College President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks, second from right, and Mississippi State University President Dr. Mark E. Keenum, second from left, cut the ribbon Jan. 29 for the official unveiling of the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program, or AiM UP, at The Communiversity. They were assisted by MSU Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, at left, and EMCC Vice President of Career Technical and Workforce Education Dr. Michael Busby, at right.
EMCC, MSU HOST RIBBON CUTTING AT THE COMMUNIVERSITY TO HIGHLIGHT PARTNERSHIPJanuary 29, 2025

An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony took place Jan. 29 at The Communiversity to highlight a partnership between East Mississippi Community College and Mississippi State University to provide new workforce services to industries and additional training opportunities to area residents.

In the Fall of 2024, East Mississippi Community College’s chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 25 students, representing the college’s second class of inductees to join the organization.
EMCC CONDUCTS NSLS INDUCTION CEREMONYJanuary 28, 2025

In the Fall of 2024, East Mississippi Community College's chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 25 students, representing the college's second class of inductees to join the organization.

EMCC alumnus Jonathan Russell, at left, is pictured here with his wife, Nicollette, and their daughters, Abbigail Jean and Addilyn Sue. Russell is president and CEO of Florida-based Partners Development & Construction Group.
EMCC ALUMNUS JONATHAN RUSSELL MAKING WAVES IN SOUTH FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYJanuary 21, 2025

Jonathan Russell, an All American dual-sport athlete who played football and baseball for East Mississippi Community College, launched a Florida-based construction company five years ago that was on track to top $30 million in revenues by the end of 2024.

 

 

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