Southwest Mississippi Community College

02/11/2026

INSIDE SOUTHWEST featuring 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 and 𝙎𝙄𝘿 𝘾𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣 — highlighting the people and programs that make SMCC strong.

02/10/2026

SMCC is proud to recognize alumnus 𝐑𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐳𝐞𝐥𝐥 (𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟗), who rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange as CEO of Flotek Industries.

Learn more about this alumni achievement ⬇️

SUMMIT, Miss. — Southwest Mississippi Community College is proud to recognize alumnus Ryan Ezell, a 1999 graduate of SMCC and Chief Executive Officer of

02/09/2026

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 🏅
Please join us in congratulating the 2025–2026 SMCC 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙨—their legacy continues to shape our campus and community:

• Ella Pattie
• Olivia Ellison
• Colby Terrell
• Ruth Bishop

02/02/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. 🎓🐻
Spring 2026 Short-Term Courses are here at SMCC—designed to fit your life with flexible online and in-person options.
🗓 February 4-week (Online)
🗓 March 8-week (Online & In-Person)
🗓 April 4-week (Online)
👉 Apply now at smcc.edu
📞 601-276-2000
You belong here.

02/02/2026

February is Career & Technical Education Month at Southwest Mississippi Community College!
From skilled trades to business technology, SMCC prepares students with hands-on training, real-world skills, and pathways to in-demand careers.
Most Career & Technical Education programs are two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees, with select programs offered online or in certificate formats.

01/29/2026

President Dr. Steve Bishop shares a message of appreciation following strong community support for Southwest Mississippi Community College.

01/25/2026

Due to winter weather, Southwest Mississippi Community College will be closed Monday, January 26. All in-person classes will move online—students should check Canvas for assignments and instructions.

We’ll continue monitoring conditions and will share updates about Tuesday operations through campus email, Alert Media, and official SMCC social channels. Stay safe!

01/21/2026

Scholarships that support 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑.
SMCC Foundation applications are now live! 🎓

🔗 https://www.smcc.edu/foundation/

01/15/2026

👑✨ Preparations are underway for the 13th Annual Princess Ball ✨👑 We can’t wait to welcome your princess for another unforgettable evening of magic and memories.
The countdown begins!

01/15/2026

Nationals bound. 🏆 Let’s go, Bears.

01/14/2026

𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌-𝒕𝒐-𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑳𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒇𝒂𝒔𝒕 = 𝒂 𝒉𝒊𝒕 🥞🐻
Bears know how to start the semester right.

01/12/2026

🎒 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣! ❄️
Bundle up—it’s cold out there!

⏰ Late registration for spring classes ends FRIDAY at 4 PM.
📅 8-week Term 1 registration ends WEDNESDAY.

💻 First day of full-semester online classes begins Tuesday, January 20.
⏳ Late registration for online classes ends January 21.

📞 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨? Contact our Business Office today or come visit us on campus!
☎️ (601) 276-2000

👉 Don’t miss your best next step!