By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Athletics would like to welcome Taniece Tyson to the staff.
Taniece will join Head Coach Haley Colwell as part of the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagles Softball program. Coach Tyson started her collegiate career at McNeese State University from 2019-2021. While at McNeese she played in 14 games and made five starts as a Cowgirl.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Continuing Education Department is getting read
On Monday October 7, at 12:30 the Choctaw Nation’s Cultural Outreach program will be coming to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ campus. Tribal members will share stories and the dances that tell those stories in the Whatley’s large foyer. Some of those dances will be interactive, and the entire presentation is sure to be engaging and entertaining.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter will be hosting the performers as part of their exploration of regional folklore and stories. The event is free to attend and the public is welcome.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Two new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (from left) is: Jimmy Smith (Director of Continuing Education and Corporate Training), graduates Justain Norman, Zachary Miller, and Aaron Farley (Instructor).
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is excited to announce that the Annual Backyard Bash Cookout is just around the corner, and it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss! It will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Athletic Complex. All student, faculty and staff are invited to this fun, free party.
By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director
Abbie Rutledge and Dillon Williams joined Coach Jon Evan's staff at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ in August of 2024.
Rutledge came to Mount Pleasant after serving as a student assistant at her Alma Mater LSUS in the spring of 2024 as well as a club role coaching with CABOSA. Rutledge will serve as assistant to both the men's and women's programs and will play a significant role in strength and conditioning and will be involved in all aspects of both teams.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
It's not too late to sign up for the fall semester at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ! New eight-week classes start October 21st. This is a great time to pick up an extra class or get started on your degree. Online and in-person options are available. What are you waiting for? Sign up today at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ.edu/registernow or stop by to see an advisor.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
For the seventeenth-straight year in a row, Cypress Bank has presented a high-end laptop for the use of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ honors students. This year’s Cypress Bank Scholar is Yahir Garcia, who is also serving as the producer of the program’s yearly film project. Garcia is a computer-science major.
