Meridian Community College

10/08/2026

WELCOME, ANCHOR CHRISTIAN ACADEMY. MCC welcomed students from Anchor Christian Academy for a campus tour and a firsthand look at college. The students visited admissions, financial aid, athletic facilities, Honors College, and more. And they wrapped up their visit with lunch in Montgomery Hall.

It was great having them on campus and letting them see the opportunities available to them at MCC.

Schedule your school or group a campus visit today. Contact our recruiters at 601.484.8819 or visit meridiancc.edu/recruiting.

10/08/2026

BREWING CONNECTIONS WITH OUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY. Meridian Community College's Police and Safety, Housing, and Student Affairs division hosted Brew with the Blue and brought students, faculty, and staff together for coffee, donuts, and conversation.

The event gave the MCC community an opportunity to meet with MCC Police and Safety personnel, local law enforcement, and community partners.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

10/08/2026

STUDENT AFFAIRS STAFF HELP MCC STUDENTS FIND THEIR FOOTING. For the first weeks of the fall semester, Jakyah Perkins made a two-hour drive to Meridian Community College every day. She was waiting on a spot to open in student housing.

The 19-year-old sophomore from Vicksburg wasn't about to let the commute derail her plan to become a respiratory care practitioner.

"I wanted to come to MCC because I heard they had a great respiratory care program," Perkins said.

The wait also gave her a closer look at the people who work behind the scenes at MCC to help students through problems that could otherwise get in the way of their education.

That work is the focus of Careers in Student Affairs Month, a national observance each October that recognizes student affairs professionals and encourages others to consider the field.

At MCC, Student Affairs covers advising, student success, accessibility, housing, student activities, wellness, campus safety and other services that support students outside the classroom.

For Perkins, housing was the big one. Ellie Winter Williams, interim director of Housing and Student Activities, and Cody Wood, lead coordinator for Housing and Student Services, kept in touch with her while she was on the waitlist and walked her through the process.

"They were a great help when it came to my situation with housing," Perkins said. "They continued to support and encourage me throughout the process, which helped me stay motivated."

Knowing someone was keeping her updated made the drive easier to take.

"Even though the situation was difficult, their support and communication helped me remain positive and focused on my education," she said. "I truly appreciate the time and effort they put into helping me with my housing situation and making my transition to campus easier."

Sophomore Tristin Jones has felt that support, too.

Jones, 20, is from Pass Christian and is studying University Transfer-Business. He came to MCC to run Track and Field and said the people and the sense of community have shaped his time here.

When he found a problem with the shower in his residence hall room, Williams, along with Wood made sure it got fixed and kept checking in until it was.

"I'm grateful for the many things Miss Ellie and the other housing directors – including Cody Wood and Ami Thompson, (Elliott Hall residential hall director) - have done for us."

He said that kind of attention isn't limited to housing.

"My MCC experience has been great mostly due to the community and the people," he said. "There is always a leader or a hardworking person on campus trying to make the community better."

Visit meridiancc.edu/studentlife for more information.

10/08/2026

FAFSA IS NOW OPEN. If you're planning to attend MCC during the 2027-2028 academic year, now is the time to complete your FAFSA.

Applying early can help you be considered for available financial aid, including Pell Grants, federal work-study, students, loans, and state & institutional aid.

Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov
✅MCC School Code: 002413

Have questions? Let MCC's Financial Aid department help you - 601.484.8898.

10/08/2026

FALL BREAK. MCC will be closed October 12 & 13 for Fall Break. Campus will reopen October 14.

Enjoy the break, Eagles!

10/07/2026

FINDING BALANCE. MCC is offering a one credit-hour hybrid Yoga course during Fall Term 2.

If you're looking to improve flexibility, reduce stress, or just make wellness part of your routine, this is a great way to get moving.

📅 October 14 - December 2 | Mondays & Wednesdays
⏱️ 12:30-1:25pm

MCC students meet with your advisor to register.
Community members can register online using the QR code.

Make time for yourself this fall at MCC.

10/07/2026

WE CARE. One college. One community. A whole lot of helping hands.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

MY COLLEGE CARES BRINGS MCC, COMMUNITY TOGETHER. for Meridian Community College students, My College Cares Day was about more than completing a service project.

It was a chance to step into the community, meet people, and see how their time could make a difference.

More than 600 MCC students and employees spent Tuesday morning volunteering at 35 locations across Meridian and Lauderdale County as part of the College’s annual day of service.

Ellie Williams, interim director of housing and student activities at MCC, said the event reflects the close relationship between the College and the community it serves.

“The College wouldn’t be what it is without the community,” Williams said. “This day gives our students a chance to make those connections and see the community beyond the campus.”

Those connections took many forms throughout the event. Volunteers picked up trash, sorted donations, landscaped, painted, organized supplies, and spent time with residents at local care facilities.

At a local free clinic, students in MCC’s Medical Assisting Program worked on projects that supported patients and clinic staff.

Gloria Adams, instructor and coordinator for the Medical Assisting Program, said service is an important part of preparing students for careers in health care.

“Community service gives back to the community,” Adams said. “That is part of continuing education for medical assistants, to give selflessly to the community.”

Adams said her students complete community service each semester outside of My College Cares, and the program has returned to the clinic many times over the years.

Past projects have included painting shutters, working in flower beds and organizing supply areas. This year, students prepared patient information packets on topics such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Materials were organized in both English and Spanish, and students also helped straighten the clinic’s office supply area.

“It’s whatever they need,” Adams said.

For first-semester Medical Assisting student Jada Hall, the work offered a simple reason to take part.
“It just makes me happy,” Hall said. “I can do something to help other people.”

Hall said the Medical Assisting Program has also helped her become more comfortable around others.

“I’m kind of shy,” she said. “It helps me be more comfortable around other people and not be as shy. And I like helping people. I like seeing people smile.”

She said the best part of the day was knowing the clinic could use the extra help.

“Helping them,” Hall said. “I know they need help.”

For Williams, moments like those are part of what My College Cares is meant to create. The service projects meet practical needs, but they also give students a better understanding of the people and organizations around them.

For Adams, the day also offered a chance to watch her students put service into practice.

“I’ve got a really good bunch of students,” she said, “and they’ve made me proud today.”

For more information about My College Cares, visit meridiancc.edu.