NEMCC ESTABLISHES DROP-OFF BOX FOR TORNADO RELIEF
Booneville, MS (03/27/2023) — In response to needs related to massive tornado damage in Mississippi last Friday evening, Northeast Mississippi Community College has established a drop-off box for Mississippi tornado relief.
"We understand the devastating impact that the recent tornadoes have had on our community, and we want to do our part to help those in need," said Dr. Michelle Baragona, Northeast vice president of instruction.
Located in the Student Activities office in the Haney Union on the Booneville campus, the drop-off box will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday.
Members of the community, as well as faculty, staff and students are encouraged to drop off donations such as non-perishable food, bottled water, clothing, blankets, and toiletries. A list of requested items is below.
"We are working with reputable organizations to ensure that all donations are distributed to those who need them the most," Baragona continued.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with storm victims across the state."
Donated items will be delivered to storm victims on Tuesday, April 4.
Thanks to everyone in advance for their generosity and support during this difficult time. Together, we can make a difference and help our community rebuild.
For more information, please contact vice president for student services Ray Scott at jrscott@nemcc.edu.
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Information about Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College, located in Booneville, Mississippi, is continually moving forward.
In the spring of 2020, Northeast became just one of four community colleges in the world to reach the prestigious Apple Distinguished School designation. NEMCC was the recipient of the Ellucian Impact Award for 2020 that recognizes the college's advancements in technology and is the only school in the nation to receive the award with the second award going to the University of Greenwich in London and Kent, United Kingdom.
Northeast has been named one of the top colleges and universities in Mississippi and was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as the Healthiest Workplace in Mississippi as it pertains to colleges and universities.
In addition to being one of the top colleges and universities in the nation, OnlineColleges.com recognized Northeast as the top school in the state of Mississippi for online education out of all colleges and universities, including four-year colleges and universities.
ZIPPIA has honored Northeast as the top community college in Mississippi in preparing students for the workforce and Northeast became the first college or university to offer a Z-degree (zero textbook cost) degree in the state of Mississippi as well.
Northeast athletics can also boast that it is home to a new ultramodern baseball and softball facility and currently holds the record for largest video boards for both sports in the community college ranks in the state.
The Chronicle of Higher Education has designated the college as one of its 'Best Places to Work For,' and CollegeChoice.net has named Northeast a Top 25 Community and Junior College in the country while The Center for Digital Education has recognized Northeast as a Top 10 Digital Community College in the nation.
Campus Labs recently named Northeast as one of two educational institutions in the nation as a Campus Labs Trailblazer Award honoree. The Campus Labs Trailblazer Award is based on the college creating a culture of assessment on campus through Campus Labs Planning to increase institutional adoption, focus on continuous improvement, and closing the loop in the institutional assessment priorities.
For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.
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