°µÍø½ûÇø Community College

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°µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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 °µÍø½ûÇø 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


 MORE EMCC LOCATIONS -  Communiversity  Lion Hills  Other Locations

 

 

 

 

OUR MISSION

MISSION

°µÍø½ûÇø 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
°µÍø½ûÇø Community College President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks announced the following promotions and new roles for, from left, Sharon Thompson, who is now the dean of the college’s Scooba campus, Dr. James Rush who has been appointed as EMCC’s vice president and provost, and Gina Cotton, the executive director of Alumni Affairs and Foundation Operations, whose job duties now include Foundation fundraising efforts.
RUSH, THOMPSON, COTTON ASSUME NEW ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES AT EMCCJune 24, 2026

Dr. James Rush has been named executive vice president and provost at °µÍø½ûÇø Community College, while Sharon Thompson has been appointed dean of °µÍø½ûÇø Community College's Scooba campus, EMCC President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks announced. Gina Cotton, the executive director of Alumni Affairs and Foundation Operations, will assume new duties with the May retirement of former Dean of Scooba Campus/College Advancement Tony Montgomery.

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°µÍø½ûÇø Community College mathematics instructor Dr. Subhash Subedi has been selected as a 2026 Moody Institute Fellow.
EMCC'S DR. SUBHASH SUBEDI NAMED 2026 MOODY INSTITUTE FELLOWJune 23, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College mathematics instructor Dr. Subhash Subedi has been selected as a 2026 Moody Institute Fellow.

In January, Mary Warren was named associate dean of instruction and assessment on the college’s Golden Triangle campus.
EMPLOYEE PROFILE: MARY WARRENJune 16, 2026

In January, Mary Warren was named associate dean of instruction and assessment on the college's Golden Triangle campus.

Susan White is six months into her new position as registrar, a multifaceted role that includes managing and protecting all EMCC institutional records.
EMPLOYEE PROFILE: SUSAN WHITEJune 15, 2026

Susan White is six months into her new position as registrar, a multifaceted role that includes managing and protecting all EMCC institutional records.

In October of 2025, Regan Mitchell was appointed as director of Dual Enrollment and Instructional Support Services.
EMPLOYEE PROFILE: REGAN MITCHELLJune 10, 2026

In October of 2025, Regan Mitchell was appointed as director of Dual Enrollment and Instructional Support Services.

The Mighty Lion Band's winter guard ensemble won the state championship in the College A Division at the Mississippi Indoor Association Championships at the University of Mississippi that took place in April.
MIGHTY LION BAND FINISHES AMONG TOP 15 IN NATION IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPSJune 3, 2026

The °µÍø½ûÇø Community College Mighty Lion Band found success this year through its indoor percussion and winter guard ensembles, collectively known as EM-Pact.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks has announced the Spring 2026 Semester Honor Roll students.
SPRING 2026 SEMESTER HONOR ROLL LIST RELEASEDJune 2, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College President Dr. Scott Alsobrooks has announced the Spring 2026 Semester Honor Roll students.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College Dean of Scooba Campus/College Advancement Tony Montgomery retired at the end of May after nearly 30 years as a student athlete, baseball coach and administrator at the college.
FORMER EMCC HEAD BASEBALL COACH AND ADMINISTRATOR TONY MONTGOMERY RETIRESJune 1, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College Dean of Scooba Campus/College Advancement Tony Montgomery retired at the end of May after nearly 30 years as a student athlete, baseball coach and administrator at the college.

The Adult Education Launch Pad on °µÍø½ûÇø Community College’s Golden Triangle campus conducted a graduation ceremony on May 28 for students who had earned their high school equivalency diplomas.
EMCC CONDUCTS COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FOR ADULT EDUCATION GRADUATESMay 28, 2026

The Adult Education Launch Pad on °µÍø½ûÇø Community College's Golden Triangle campus conducted a graduation ceremony on May 28 for students who had earned their high school equivalency diplomas.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded °µÍø½ûÇø Community College’s Adult Education Department a $10,000 grant that will be used to purchase instructional materials, supplies and software, as well as one-time gas cards for students with a demonstrated financial need.
DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION GRANT TO SUPPORT EMCC ADULT EDUCATION EFFORTSMay 26, 2026

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded °µÍø½ûÇø Community College's Adult Education Department a $10,000 grant that will be used to purchase instructional materials, supplies and software, as well as one-time gas cards for students with a demonstrated financial need.

Members of the Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team on °µÍø½ûÇø Community College’s Golden Triangle campus are Linden Stelioes-Wills, left, and Emma Morgan, right. They are pictured here with Golden Triangle campus PTK advisor Dr. Brian Tesch.
EMCC PHI THETA KAPPA CHAPTERS AND STUDENTS GARNER REGIONAL AWARDSMay 21, 2026

Phi Theta Kappa chapters, advisors and student members on °µÍø½ûÇø Community College's Golden Triangle and Scooba campuses were recognized during Phi Theta Kappa's Mississippi/Louisiana Spring Regional Awards at Mississippi State University.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College alumna Makenzie Scarbrough graduated from the college in December of 2025 spent the next four months working as a paid intern at Walt Disney World in Florida. This fall she will enroll at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Dentistry.
EMCC ALUMNA'S TREK FROM COLLEGE, TO DISNEY, TO DENTAL SCHOOLMay 19, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College alumna Makenzie Scarbrough graduated from the college in December of 2025 spent the next four months working as a paid intern at Walt Disney World in Florida. This fall she will enroll at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Dentistry.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College Center for Teaching and Learning Director Scott Baine conducted a May 13, 2026, training session for Division of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty and staff that best practices for removing digital accessibility barriers for students, among other things.
LESS FRICTION, MORE TRACTION: WHAT ACCESSIBILITY REALLY MEANS FOR OUR STUDENTSMay 14, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College Center for Teaching and Learning Director Scott Baine conducted a May 13, 2026, training session for Division of Nursing and Health Sciences faculty and staff that best practices for removing digital accessibility barriers for students, among other things.

Sodexo Area Marketing Manager Elizabeth Brunet, at left, presented LOVE’s Kitchen Executive Director Fannie Johnson, center, with a ceremonial check for the $1,250, and °µÍø½ûÇø Community College freshman Matthew Wolvers, right, with a $575 Visa gift card. Wolvers was a winner in Sodexo’s national “Slay the Day Sweepstakes†and designated LOVE’s Kitchen to receive the donation from Sodexo.
EMCC STUDENT AMONG 10 NATIONWIDE TO WIN SODEXO SWEEPSTAKES PRIZEMay 12, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College's food service provider, Sodexo, randomly selected 10 students from 600 colleges and universities nationwide to each receive a $575 Visa gift card and a $1,250 donation on the student's behalf to food-related charity of his or her choice. EMCC freshman Matthew Wolvers, a Meridian resident who attends school on EMCC's Scooba campus, was among the 10 winners selected out of 7,184 entries.

A graduation ceremony on °µÍø½ûÇø Community College’s Scooba campus took place May 7 on Sullivan-Windham Field.
EMCC CONDUCTS SPRING CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION CEREMONIESMay 11, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College conducted spring 2026 graduation ceremonies at the college's Scooba and Golden Triangle campuses May 7-8.

EMCC graduates who earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in specified career-technical fields will be able to transfer approved credits toward a Bachelor of Applied Science at The W, thanks to a memorandum of agreement signed by W President Nora Miller and EMCC President Scott Alsobrooks.
THE W, EMCC SIGN AGREEMENT CREATING PATHWAY TO BACHELOR'S DEGREESApril 30, 2026

Mississippi University for Women and °µÍø½ûÇø Community College (EMCC) have signed a memorandum of agreement establishing new educational pathways for students pursuing career-technical degrees who plan to earn a bachelor's degree.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College held its annual Awards Day ceremony recognizing academic excellence April 27 in the Stennis Hall auditorium on the Scooba campus.
'OUTSTANDING STUDENTS' RECOGNIZED DURING SCOOBA AWARDS DAYApril 28, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College held its annual Awards Day ceremony recognizing academic excellence April 27 in the Stennis Hall auditorium on the Scooba campus.

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College instructors in academic, career-technical, Workforce and Community Services, and Nursing and Health Sciences programs of study on our Golden Triangle campus, The Communiversity and the Lion Hills Center recognized their outstanding students from the past year during the annual Awards Day program that took place April 23 in the Lyceum Auditorium.
'OUTSTANDING STUDENTS' RECOGNIZED DURING AWARDS DAY AT GOLDEN TRIANGLE CAMPUSApril 24, 2026

°µÍø½ûÇø Community College instructors in academic, career-technical, Workforce and Community Services, and Nursing and Health Sciences programs of study on our Golden Triangle campus, The Communiversity and the Lion Hills Center recognized their outstanding students from the past year during the annual Awards Day program that took place April 23 in the Lyceum Auditorium.

NURSING, EMT & PARAMEDIC STUDENTS PREPAR FOR CORONAVIRUSMay 24, 2024

 

 

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