As local small business owners, Beth and Neil McKeithen find Meridian Community College’s Early Childhood Academy as a valuable resource. The academy, located in College Park Shopping Center, serves as a resource for educators, students, daycares and parents offering books, games, flashcards, building blocks, puppets and other educational material to help the early learner get …
With the mantra of knowledge is power, Jody Dyess, director of Say Something organization, has spoken to more than 400,000 students nationwide in high and middle school assemblies about human trafficking. On Tuesday, he shared his message to two audiences – one as a professional development session, the other as a student seminar at Meridian …
Want to get a head start on the spring semester? Now’s the time by enrolling in Meridian Community College’s Holiday Term. The holiday term is a three-week mini-term of fully online courses that are taken from Dec. 17-Jan. 4, 2019. “The Holiday Term is a response to student interest and feedback by providing another avenue …
Meridian Community College’s Early Childhood Academy is getting a new location in College Park Shopping Center. An open house on Friday showcased the newly renovated and expanded space to campus and community for parents and childcare center operators. The academy was previously located in Reed Hall. “The new facility affords the opportunity for increased services …
Points of pride, plans for growth and needs for additional funding were a few of the topics stressed by Meridian Community College President Dr. Thomas Huebner when MCC hosted its fall legislative luncheon Thursday on the MCC campus. Lawmakers including Meridian City Council members, state senators, representatives, City of Meridian officials and Lauderdale County supervisors …
Veterans, both on and off the Meridian Community College campus, were saluted Thursday and in turn, the College was recognized for its support of veterans during a program that paid tribute to the men and women defending the country. MCC hosted its annual veterans’ tribute three days before the nation’s observance honoring all who served. …
While showcasing the theme, MCC… New Beginnings, Meridian Community College’s 2018 Foundation Membership Celebration carried the catchphrase throughout the evening spotlighting for the first time a video tribute to a foundation. At previous celebrations, community leaders were recognized for their contributions in a special video tribute that is played as a highlight of the evening. …
From hints to how to hold a napkin, plate and glass in one hand to when to send a thank you note to hosts, Meridian Community College Phil Hardin Foundation Honors College students got a front row seat to proper business and dining etiquette. Dr. Gay Saxon, director of workforce training at Hinds Community College, …
Though the gift-giving season is a few weeks away, Meridian Community College students in several careers and technical programs got an early present. DEWALT, the world’s leading manufacturing and marketer of power tools and equipment designed specifically for the professional contractor and tradesman, signed an agreement providing tools for the College’s Industrial Technology Division students. …
Thanks to a sizable corporate donation, a student government association will be developed at Meridian Community College. AT&T contributed $7,500 to the MCC Foundation as part of AT&T Aspire, the company’s initiative to help provide access to education and training people to need to get and keep good jobs. “This is a special day …