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 has endured the TigerTalk podcast to so many listeners over 300 episodes. Northeast's TigerTalk podcast celebrates 300 episodes since its humble launch in October 2017. Ford discusses the early years of the TigerTalk podcast and talks about his vision for the podcast after taking over for Will Kollmeyer following Kollmeyer's retirement from the airwaves. Ford talks about where the podcast may go in the future and gives credit to those behind the scenes, who have dedicated their time to making sure that the podcast goes out each week. Ford also talks about the recent award the podcast received as it was named the second-best community college podcast in the nation by FeedSpot. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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 Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss all the activities that happen at the college during the summer months. While last week focused on the students and community, Ford talks about what employees do during the summer months. Ford takes listeners through each division on campus and gives insight into what each division, department and office does during the summer months -- late May, June and July, to help prepare for the fall semester or to help the college keep rolling smoothly. Ford talks about many of the offices in Ramsey and what they do, how the Student Success Center prepares students for summer courses and the fall semester and how the Office of Public Information/Sports Information works ahead to have information, bios, schedules, media guides and other things ready for when students return to campus. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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 Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss all the activities that happen at the college during the summer months. While the majority of students are away for the summer, it does not mean that the college sits silently during May, June, July and August. Ford discusses what goes on during the summer from camps to summer school to orientation to the Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center opening, Northeast stays busy during the summer. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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 Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss what plans are on the docket for the college during the summer months when there is less student traffic on campus. Ford talks about all the maintenance that goes into keeping a college running during the summer months and how the college uses the summer months to tackle bigger projects. Ford also discusses some of the larger projects such as the CTE build-out at the former Corinthian furniture building on MS 4 and announces a major development in Tishomingo County that will help law enforcement and emergency medical responders in the area. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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 Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss the college's Night of Celebration on Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hines Hall Auditorium. Ford talks about what has helped the college to survive for 75 years, discusses some of the history of the college, and how the college has played a pivotal role in many things during its 75 years of existence. Ford also discusses where he sees the college going in the next 75 years and invites everyone out to the Night of Celebration culminating 75 years as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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 Associate Alli Scott as she fills in for Liz Calvery to discuss the college's prison education program at the Alcorn County Regional Justice Complex in Corinth. Ford talks about how the program is producing positive outcomes for the incarcerated persons in the program, andhow the college partners not only with the Alcorn County Sheriff's Department but many other organizations to make Northeast's prison education program one of the top in the state. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses 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.

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 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.