Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they dive into the college's achievements during the Fall 2024 semester and highlights that helped to make Northeast one of the premier community colleges in the nation. Plus, get the latest updates on athletics…

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they dive into how Northeast equips students for successful careers. From fostering a strong work ethic to highlighting the Tiger Apprenticeship Program, Dr. Ford shares the college’s strategies for helping grad…

Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, joins Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how his experience as a successful women’s basketball coach has influenced his leadership as president of one of the nation’s premier community colleges. Ford highlights the importance of building a strong …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator is thankful for this Thanksgiving. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resource…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how Northeast balances the needs of its students while staying true to the community it serves. Ford talks about how not only is the college imperative to the success of its students but the college pla…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss why it is important to get the Northeast brand out in front of elementary and middle school students and why the college must hold events like the mini Northeast NOW that it will hold on Friday, Novembe…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator is particularly proud of at one of the nation's top community colleges. Ford breaks down what he is particularly proud of into separate categories and details how each of those…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how technology is evolving in community college education and how Northeast is preparing for that. Ford discusses what educational professionals are preparing for as it pertains to the use of Artificial…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the annual Workforce Summit, that was held on the Northeast at Corinth campus. Ford talks about how the summit not only benefits the college but it helps industry leaders understand what the college and…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the opening of the Fall 2025 Health Science application for those looking to go into the health science fields. In addition to discussing what students need to have in order to apply to the health scien…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Regional Marching Band Championship. Ford discusses what a great tool the band contest is to help with the recruitment of students to the City of Hospitality and how it brings in 12,000-15…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the new AimUp program that will be housed at the Northeast at Corinth campus. Ford not only discusses the program and how it will impact student lives but talks about how the program will help the local…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Tiger Apprenticeship program. Ford talks about how it is a win-win-win for not only the students, Northeast but employers as well. Ford discusses the aspects of the program, what students get out of…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the family-like atmosphere that Northeast employees enjoy. Ford talks about all the thought and effort that goes into boosting employee morale and how events like the Tigertown Tailgate and lunch at the…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Success Center at Northeast. From helping students in all steps of the process during their educational career at Northeast, the Success Center plays a vital role in making all students successful. …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what sets Northeast apart from many other community colleges and institutions of higher learning nationwide. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss many of the events that the college has held in the first week that Northeast has been back in session for the Fall 2024 semester and many of the events and happenings that are planned for the remainder…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how instructors at the top community college in the nation are incorporating technology into the classroom. Ford highlights how the Fine Arts department, especially music majors, has embraced technology…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Ford gives tips on how to make the school year successful. In pulling from not only his years as president of the top community college in the country but from hi…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the upcoming mini conference that the college will be hosting on Monday, August 12. Ford talks about how notable events like the mini-conference are not only important to faculty but all employees who a…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's Office of Continuing Education and all that it does to add value to not only the college but the community. Under the direction of Phyllis Colson, the Northeast Office of Continuing Educat…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how the college partners with business and other professional agencies to help put students first. From talking about the Tiger Apprenticeship Program to WIOA and the Gateway Youth Program, Ford discuss…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss some of the events that the college president is looking forward to as Northeast inches closer to the start of school in the Fall 2024 semester. The veteran educator talks about how vibrant the campus i…

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 impact that Northeast has on the communities that it serves. Ford talks about an economic impact survey in the works to understand the vital contributions that communit…

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 some of the programs and resources Northeast has available to its adult learners. Ford talks about the job that Adult Education has done to help the adult learners of the a…

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 how students can start to prepare for college after Northeast wrapped up its final orientation session of the summer. Ford talks about what sets Northeast apart from other …

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 record number of student-athletes, who have received either National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) or Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Confer…

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…

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…

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 silen…

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 keep…

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, discu…

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 inc…

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…

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 h…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Honors Institute and its recent Honors Symposium where students involved in the Honors Institute on campus were allowed to present their research-based topics to Northeast employees, stude…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's plan for graduation with the Bonner Arnold Coliseum undergoing major renovations to the playing surface, the college had to find a new place for its 2024 commencement exercises. Ford talks…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss as the semester winds down and classes are drawing to a close, what the veteran educator thinks about the spring semester and how it has been going. Ford gives insight into how busy the spring semester …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's newest class - a computer concepts class for the fall. However, this class will not be like the college's CSC Computer Applications class but will be more geared toward an introductory cou…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the new logistics management technology class that the college will be starting in the fall. Ford talks about Willie Gates, who will lead the program and what he has done to help get the program off the…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how high school students especially high school seniors can use the Spring Break holidays to get a jump on their fall enrollment duties and what they can do to give themselves better chances at scholars…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the legislative process at the Mississippi state capitol and how the community college system plays into that process. Ford discusses his meetings with top elected officials and committee chairs trying …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the customer service training that was provided to members of the college's administrative council and how that training will trickle down to everyone at the college from full- to part-time faculty and …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how Northeast is one of the top community colleges for online education. In addition, the pair touch on how the college continues to stay at the top by leveraging its digital resources and technology to…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss an event that happens right as the school returns from its Spring Break holidays in May. Calvery and Ford discuss the Northeast baseball and softball team's "An Exceptional Night of Baseball," which is …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss all the students that the college serves but focus on the non-traditional students and how they impact the student make-up of Northeast. Ford talks about reasons some students step away from their educa…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to talk about the college celebrating its 75th anniversary. Calvery asks about pivotal moments in the college's history that have helped to shape Northeast as one of the top educational institutions in the nation.…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss all that goes into the college making a call for weather or other events and how that affects the operations of the college, its employees, students and community members. Ford also talks about the ease…

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the inclement weather that has caused the college to shut down for the remainder of the week and switch from in-person to virtual learning. Ford also addresses the addition of cross country in the fall …

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's dedication to customer service training and what Northeast is doing to do more to help the customers it serves -- whether it is students, alumni or community members. Northeast will underg…