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Delta State University receives grants from King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two
Delta State University is proud to announce that it has received two generous grants from the King’s Daughters and Sons Circle Number Two of Greenville, Mississippi, to support transformative programs at the Delta Music Institute (DMI) and the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC). These grants will enhance educational and cultural opportunities for students and the…
Read MoreDelta State students shine at 2025 Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference
By Nathan Duff Delta State University students took center stage at the 2025 Mississippi IDeA/EPSCoR Conference, presenting original research and participating in statewide scientific discussions at the Gertrude C. Ford Student Union on the University of Mississippi’s Oxford campus on July 24. Environmental science and biology major Olivia Pharr presented a poster on the “Testing…
Read MoreDelta State University Athletics mourns the loss of former Softball Coach, John Garris
Delta State Athletics mourns the loss of John Garris, former Head Coach for the Delta State Lady Softball program from 1994 to 1998. DSU extends its sincere condolences to his family and friends. Garris’ first head coaching stop was at Delta State in 1994 where he turned a program that had gone 8-32 the previous…
Read MoreCourtney Simmons Joins MDCC to Lead Student Housing and First-Year Experience
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to welcome Courtney Simmons as the Coordinator of Student Housing and Residence Life / First Year Experience. A native of Byram, Mississippi, Courtney brings more than seven years of higher education experience, specializing in residence life, student engagement, and new student orientation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in…
Read MoreFive of Mississippi’s public universities named to 2025 Best Colleges list
By Jeremy Pittari at https://magnoliatribune.com University selections were based on education quality, affordability and alumni outcomes. Five of Mississippi’s eight public universities were included in the 2025 Best Colleges listing by Money, a data-driven financial website. Of the 2,400 four-year public and private non-profit colleges across the nation, Money selected more than 700 to be…
Read MoreDanny Lynch to lead the Mississippi Delta CC Baseball Program
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Danny Lynch has been selected to lead the Trojan baseball team for the 2025-2026 season. Lynch was the director of hitting and infield development at The University of Southern Mississippi for the 2024-2025 season, after being elevated from graduate assistant during the 2023-2024 season. In…
Read MoreMDCC: Ernest T. Jones Named Interim Head Football Coach
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Ernest T. Jones as the Interim Head Football Coach for the Trojans. Coach Jones brings an extensive and impressive background in collegiate football, combining on-field coaching, player development, and athletic administration. His career highlights include a head coaching tenure at Alcorn State University…
Read MoreGenerals claim MAIS All-Sports Award for second straight year
Washington School has once again earned top athletic honors, bringing home the MAIS All-Sports Award for the second year in a row. The Mississippi Association of Independent Schools presents the award annually to the school that accumulates the most points across all varsity sports, based on final placements within each classification. This year’s title reflects…
Read More‘Grab and go’ breakfasts needed for morning rush hour
By Kara Kimbrough Whether you’re getting kids off to school, hurrying out the door to work or simply not in the mood to spend a lot of time cooking in the morning, finding easy-to-make, grab-and-go breakfast items are an ongoing dilemma for many. Don’t get me wrong, a stack of fluffy pancakes or crispy…
Read MoreNot all tests are created equal
By Lora Delhom If the word “assessment” makes you picture a kid sweating over a bubble sheet while a clock ticks menacingly, you’re not alone. But educators and researchers have long known there is more than one way to evaluate a student’s growth, with more than one reason to do it. In a document published…
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