Columbia State Community College

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) has announced that the following the Dean's List for the Spring semester of 2018. Four hundred and forty students were honored for high achievements in the classroom. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 grade point average for the semester.

Columbia State Community College recently recognized participants in the TRiO program at the eighth annual TRiO Student Awards Celebration.

Columbia State Community College congratulates more than 430 graduates who earned their degree or certificate in May 2018, with 343 degree and certificate candidates recognized at the spring commencement ceremonies.

Columbia State Community College announces the 525 students named to the Dean's List for earning academic honors this spring.

Columbia State Community College announces 104 students named to the President's List for earning academic honors this spring.

Columbia State Community College recognized 17 respiratory care graduates during its annual pinning ceremony May 3.

Columbia State Community College honored 21 radiologic technology graduates in a pinning ceremony May 1 in the Cherry Theater of the Waymon L. Hickman Building.

Columbia State Community College honored 23 veterinary technology program graduates in a pinning ceremony May 2.

Columbia State Community College nursing faculty pinned 32 new nursing graduates in front of family and friends during a traditional ceremony held Friday, May 4 in the Webster Athletic Center.

Columbia State Community College student, Alexandria Pope, has been selected as one of 22 students nationwide to receive the Phi Theta Kappa Spring 2018 Hurst Review NCLEX scholarship that helps cover the cost of NCLEX exam fees and study materials.

Graduates, Kirkland Pinkerton and Meagan Walsh, will be the featured speakers at the spring 2018 commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 5. Full story: https://www.columbiastate.edu/news/details/2018/04/24/columbia-state-announces-spring-2018-commencement-ceremonies-and-speakers

Outstanding Student Government leaders were honored at the annual SGA awards reception. Senator Kristyn Kephart received the Outstanding Senator Award.

Outstanding Student Government leaders were honored at the annual SGA awards reception. Senator Terra Burm received the President's Award from SGA President Kirkland Pinkerton.

Outstanding Student Government leaders were honored at the annual SGA awards reception. Senator Amie Kautsky received the Innovator Award.

Elliot Curtis, six-foot sophomore from Waterloo, Ontario was named Division I NJCAA Player of the Week. Curtis is an infielder for the Columbia State Chargers and carries a 4.0 GPA.

Columbia State Community College's new women's soccer team held a signing day for the Columbia State student recruits Friday, March 16.

The Columbia State Community College Support Staff Council's "Chili/Soup Luncheon" fall fundraiser raised enough funds to award three student scholarships. Sixty-four students submitted scholarship essays as part of the application process which were judged by the Support Staff Council members. Other scholarship requirements required included that students were currently enrolled and attending Columbia State, have a 2.0 GPA or higher and an up-to-date and completed FAFSA. "It was an honor to lead the committee this year and be part of this project," said Kellie Gwin, Columbia State Enrollment Services processing clerk and support staff council chair. "The council had a tough time selecting the winners from this year's application pool." Scholarship winners, Sarah Houston (Franklin); Tamar Day (Spring Hill); and Christopher "Chase" Beard (Lawrenceburg) were appreciative of the $400 scholarship and all said that the funds will help pay for textbooks and other course fees.

Columbia State Community College announces more than 280 students who earned their degree or certificate during the fall 2017 semester.

Columbia State students were inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta, the national English honor society for two-year colleges. The honor society promotes honors excellence in English, and members enjoy writing, reading, discussion and fellowship. Membership is open to students who have completed one college English course and who maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher in English and other scholarship.

Columbia State Community College named 107 students to the president's list for fall 2017.

Columbia State Community College named 580 students to the dean's list for fall 2017.

Columbia State Community College pinned 44 new nursing graduates in a traditional ceremony held Friday, Dec. 15 in the Webster Athletic Center.

Thirty-eight Columbia State students spent the summer with the world as their classroom, participating in a study abroad program provided by the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies. Participants learned from Columbia State professors, as well as other Tennessee Board of Regents institutions. Students also earned college credit-all the while soaking in the culture and camaraderie of a foreign land. This summer, students traveled to multiple international destinations, including Galapagos Islands, England, India, South Africa and Greece.

Keldrick "KJ" Lesure was recently named "TCCAA Male Student Athlete of the Week" for the week of Sept. 1. A starter for Columbia State during his freshman year, Lesure averaged 11 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. As a freshman, he maintained academic excellence, placing him on the dean's list for the fall semester and the president's list for the spring semester. He also recieved accolades from the TCCAA and is on pace to graduate from Columbia this spring.

Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce the incoming freshman for the fall 2017 semester. We want to extend a big Charger welcome as you get to know Columbia State, make new friends and create lasting memories! The fall semester is just beginning, and we want to take this opportunity to wish you much success as you begin your studies at Columbia State. They join the ranks of more than 6,000 Columbia State students who are pursuing their dreams of obtaining a college degree or certificate. Columbia State is proud to offer more than 70 programs of study and has friendly faculty and staff who care that students have a great college experience. We offer both traditional and online courses. At Columbia State, you can earn a degree that can take you straight into the workforce or that can transfer to the college or university of your choice.

Columbia State appoints Ashley Patterson as SGA secretary/treasurer.

Columbia State appoints Austin Smith as SGA vice president.

Columbia State appoints Kirkland Pinkerton to second term as SGA president.

Nearly 430 students at Columbia State Community College were named to the dean's list for earning academic honors this spring.