Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator would say to those graduating high school or college. Ford draws upon years of experience to express what he would want graduating seniors to know as well as those entering the workforce to understand. Ford talks about those coming into college with little or no help and those, who are trying to navigate life on their own for the first time. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses the college's retirement ceremony and who is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Mississippi Community College Development Foundation and Alumni Association's newest fund-raising campaign - TigerTiles. Members of the Northeast community who want to possess a piece of history can do so by donating to the Development Foundation and Alumni Association. TigerTiles are pieces of the legendary Bonner Arnold Coliseum floor that was used from 1951 until 2024 and saw so many wins and triumphs for the Tigers and Lady Tigers. Northeast is selling 2-inch by 6-inch pieces to those who want to possess a piece of history to help pay for the new floor that is going down in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses the college's retirement ceremony and who is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Honors Institute and its recent Honors Symposium where students involved in the Honors Institute on campus were allowed to present their research-based topics to Northeast employees, students and the community. Students presented their findings in a variety of styles from 10-15 minute presentations, to poster presentations and even in comic book form to help get their message across about their studies. Ford talks about the importance of the Honors Institute and what the future holds for the organization. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses the college's retirement ceremony and who is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year, athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.

For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.

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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.

For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.