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Jessica
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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
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![Northwest Soiree Announces their Honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728329550/northwestmsedu/w3pean8pxq332mbjtz3g/SoireeAwardWinners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728329550/northwestmsedu/w3pean8pxq332mbjtz3g/SoireeAwardWinners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728329550/northwestmsedu/w3pean8pxq332mbjtz3g/SoireeAwardWinners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728329550/northwestmsedu/w3pean8pxq332mbjtz3g/SoireeAwardWinners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728329550/northwestmsedu/w3pean8pxq332mbjtz3g/SoireeAwardWinners.jpg","width":1500}])
Northwest Mississippi Community College's Foundation has officially announced the honorees for the 2025 Northwest Soiree, "Masquerade Among the Stars," which will be held March 29, 2025. This year's event is once again presented by Mini Systems, Inc. of Batesville.
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"Education is the key to all things," said Julie Correro, Northwest Mississippi Community College's 2024 Alumna of the Year.
![Northwest Soiree Announces Their Third Time Presenting Sponsor: Mini Systems]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728307456/northwestmsedu/in8xexzy1skqeffuivhl/MiniSystemCheckPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728307456/northwestmsedu/in8xexzy1skqeffuivhl/MiniSystemCheckPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728307456/northwestmsedu/in8xexzy1skqeffuivhl/MiniSystemCheckPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728307456/northwestmsedu/in8xexzy1skqeffuivhl/MiniSystemCheckPresentation.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728307456/northwestmsedu/in8xexzy1skqeffuivhl/MiniSystemCheckPresentation.jpg","width":1440}])
Northwest Mississippi Community College's Foundation present the Northwest Soiree: Masquerade Among the Stars unmasked the presenting sponsor as third-time Soiree presenting Sponsor, Mini Systems, Inc.
![NWCC Announces 100% NCLEX-PN Passing Rate]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727973060/northwestmsedu/vfymrjkknmvhncmck6co/NursingClassPhotos_SSmith-3.jpg","width":2200}])
Northwest Mississippi Community College's School of Health Sciences announced that their latest class of Practical Nursing students passed the NCLEX with a 100% passing rate. This marks a trend for Northwest, with the past few semesters of Senatobia campus Practical Nursing students passing the exams at 100% pass rates since 2021. The national average is 88.9% for the pass rate on the NCLEX-PN, according to Jessica Barham, lead instructor at the Senatobia campus for Practical Nursing.
![Ranger Records Affords NWCC Students Industry Level Learning Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727711576/northwestmsedu/sbn2nsm7k0v3smtqdn64/byFox.jpg","width":2200}])
Northwest Mississippi Community College's Entertainment Industry Studies Program held their first masterclass with industry professional, Jason Gillespie, on Sept. 24 at Ranger Records, the college's first-ever recording studio.
![Northwest DeSoto and Ole Miss DeSoto Raised $25,00 for 2+2 Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1727385794/northwestmsedu/sjws52htvbpar47wxvxg/HeavenlySun1stplace.jpg","width":2200}])
Heavenly Sunshine team, comprised of Ed Schreiner, Mark Wasson, Curt Spencer, and Trent Adams, won first place at the Northwest Mississippi Community College DeSoto Center and Ole Miss DeSoto 2+2 Fundraiser Golf Tournament at Cherokee Valley Golf Course in Olive Branch on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the 20th annual golf tournament which raised approximately $25,000.