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Before I came to Northwest I was pretty shy and very intimidated to meet new people and get involved, but this place has helped me grow as a leader and pulled confidence out of me that I never knew I had.
Jessica Herron, Liberal Arts
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“I read somewhere that if you smile at least once a day, it can change your overall mood and vibe. Between school and cheerleading obligations things can get pretty hectic, but I just try my best to stay focused and smile through everything. Even if I’m not having the best day, I keep a smile on my face in hopes of making someone else’s day better.”
Satsha Burden Mathematics
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The scholarships are very helpful, and every little bit has helped our family. I’m not sure if my daughter and I would both be able to be in the program at the same time had it not been for the Foundation scholarships we received.
Sammie and Seanna Kinkade, Associate Degree Nursing
Northwest by the Numbers
97%
of Career, Technical, and Allied Health graduates secure employment within their field.
#1
Highest ranking job placement rate for graduates among Mississippi community colleges as voted by Intelligent.com.
500+
scholarship opportunites with Northwest Mississippi Community College.
18,000
students in degree and non-degree programs, workforce training, and adult education classes annually.
#1
Best online community college in the country as voted by Intelligent.com
ALL
All academic, college-level classes will transfer to any four-year college or university in Mississippi.
93%
of students receive financial aid with Northwest.
GOLD
Military Friendly Gold Status Institution 2022-23
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![Four Graduate from CTE Leadership Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656435623/northwestmsedu/nexqvw4qivxfou5e9wpv/CTEleadacad_grads.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656435623/northwestmsedu/nexqvw4qivxfou5e9wpv/CTEleadacad_grads.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656435623/northwestmsedu/nexqvw4qivxfou5e9wpv/CTEleadacad_grads.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656435623/northwestmsedu/nexqvw4qivxfou5e9wpv/CTEleadacad_grads.jpg","width":1200}])
Four Northwest Mississippi Community College employees were recognized as graduates of the 2022 Career-Technical Education Leadership Academy, hosted by the Mississippi Community College Board, during a recent meeting of the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges.
![Tim Charlton Industrial Maintenance Technology Annual Scholarship established]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655921198/northwestmsedu/n9ibxmr2szto2jubn7xs/Charlton.jpg","width":2200}])
The Tim Charlton Industrial Maintenance Technology Annual Scholarship has been lovingly established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by Charlton’s wife, Carey Charlton, following his passing in January, 2022 at the age of 43.
![McElreaths honor parents with Annual Scholarship at Northwest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655920987/northwestmsedu/cirzehpw81chp3jjc4rd/mcelreath_family.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655920987/northwestmsedu/cirzehpw81chp3jjc4rd/mcelreath_family.jpg","width":479}])
The Bon Hughes and Lillian McElreath Annual Scholarship has been established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by Dr. David and Leisa McElreath to benefit students with ties to Veterans Affairs, health care and criminal justice.
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The Richard Howard Darby Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by Darby’s children, Leigh Ann Darby, Mary Paige Darby Huxford and Rebecca Darby Mitchell.
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The Dr. Purnima R. Purohit Endowed Scholarship has been established at Northwest Mississippi Community College by her husband, Dr. Ramesh Purohit, as a surprise gift in honor of her 80th birthday.
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Everyone in the John B. Goodwin family remembers their time at Northwest Mississippi Community College as “happy days.” For each, an educational pathway toward a successful career started at Northwest. To show their gratitude, the Goodwin Family Endowed Scholarship has been established by the family through the Northwest Foundation.