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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
Sammie and Seanna Kinkade
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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
News & Events
Northwest Mississippi Community College officials announced 356 graduates have been awarded degrees and certificates for the fall 2022 semester.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College class of 1976 graduate Fred Carlisle, “No. 18 on the football field and No. 1 in our hearts,” has been named the college’s 2022 Alumnus of the Year. Carlisle was honored on Homecoming Day, Oct. 20, during the Homecoming Celebration hosted in the Haraway Center by the Northwest Foundation.
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New scholarships recognized at ceremony Nov. 9
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New scholarships recognized at ceremony Nov. 8
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Recently, retired Northwest Mississippi Community College director of Languages and Communications W. Jean Moore made the decision to add her late husband’s name to her existing scholarship in order to pay tribute to both his memory and his contributions to education in Tate County and Mississippi.
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The Barry Lee Meier Endowed Scholarship was established at Northwest Mississippi Community College with an estate gift left by Meier upon his death in June 2021.