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Southwest Mississippi Community College is proud to be one of only five community colleges nationwide selected to participate in the Higher Education AI Community of Practice through JFF, supported by Salesforce! This national initiative brings together forward-thinking colleges from across the country to explore how artificial intelligence can be meaningfully integrated into teaching, learning, workforce preparation, and future-ready curriculum. Representing

President’s List, students must obtain a 4.0 average on 15 or more academic hours.  Hannah Grace Adams  Brennan Kathleen Alexander  Carson Drew Alford  Taylor Thomas Scott Allen  Tristan Elizabeth Allen  Noah Calhoun Ardis Angel  Arickson Joychelle S Barnes  Casey Ryan Bass  Talana Kiana Bond  Cohen Michael Bonner  Brianna Y Brown  Zoey J Brown  Patricia  Brumfield Laci Marie Buchanan  Peyton Alana Cain  Andrew Blake Carraway

Students obtaining an average of 3.5 or above on 15 or more academic hours will be placed on the Dean’s List. Steven D Alexander  Cooper Ray Alford  Leticia  Anazia Madilyn Claire Ard  Savannah Gracelynn Arnold  Kayla Lashay Arterberry  Jakob Moak Bales  Kimberly  Barnes Tyteyanna A’Nayah Barnes  Noah Daniel Barrett  Morgan Gage Beard  Mary Grace Bilello Rebecca Tye Boone  Hannah R Boyanton Dawson Yates Boyd  Talen Vance Boyd  Blake Mason Broussard  Thomas

Student leader Ruth Bishop receives national recognition and a $1,300 scholarship through the Coca-Cola Academic Team program. SUMMIT, Miss. — Southwest Mississippi Community College student Ruth Bishop has been named a member of the 2026 Coca-Cola Academic Team, earning a $1,300 scholarship in recognition of her academic achievement, leadership, and service. The Coca-Cola Academic Team program, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in partnership

Scheduling for Summer and Fall 2026 is Currently Underway!  Setup an appointment with your advisor today! Click your AccessSW widget, then look on the left for your advisor’s contact info  😀

Our Southwest Bears Men have finished #2 in the MACCC Conference and have earned a home playoff game this Saturday at 2:00 PM! We’d love for you to come out, show your support, and help pack the gym for this big moment. Admission is FREE—so bring your friends, family, and anyone who supports SMCC Bears basketball. Let’s create a true home‑court advantage and cheer

Students: Need Help Getting Started with Cengage Course Materials? Join live virtual help desk sessions via Zoom to talk with a Cengage expert: Session Dates and Times for Spring 2026 Term (In Central Time Zone): Access Cengage Student Office Hours Sessions Here or Scan QR Code: *Scan the QR code to access schedule and Office Hours Session Zoom links via

Graduation isn’t the end of your SMCC story, it is just the beginning. By giving back to the SMCC Foundation, you’re helping our college remain strong for generations to come and you are ensuring future students create their own story here. Your gift will directly support campus projects and scholarships for the next wave of Bears. Whether it’s $5, $25,

View this map to Ffollow along with the Southwest Express for Homecoming week! See station numbers, route directions, and more!

SUMMIT, Miss.—This year’s Southwest Bear royalty will represent the college in the 2025 Homecoming Court, which will be presented formally during halftime of the Jones College football game Saturday [Oct. 25] at 5:00 p.m. Homecoming Court: Isabel Barton, Freshman Maid; Maryn Hollis, Freshman Maid; Da’Shara Hannon, Sophomore Maid; Josi Spears, Student Body Maid; Ruth Bishop, Homecoming Queen; Mallory Martin, Sophomore

Southwest Mississippi Community College has once again earned outstanding recognition in the 2026 national rankings of community colleges. SMCC is proud to be ranked: View the full rankings on Niche A Tradition of Excellence This is not the first time SMCC has achieved this distinction—our college has been recognized multiple times for excellence at both the state and national levels. These repeated honors reflect

Selected for inclusion in the FirstGen Forward Network Summit, Mississippi (August 2025) – Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) has been named one of sixty new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2025–26, a national recognition honoring the college’s strong commitment to supporting first-generation student success. SMCC is the first community college in Mississippi to receive this designation. “We are extremely honored to