MDCC Congratulates City, Regional and Federal Officials at Greenville’s New Airport Sign Unveiling

Moorhead, Miss. (May 7, 2024) - Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) President Dr. Tyrone Jackson congratulates U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden, Delta Regional Authority Co-Chair Dr. Corey Wiggins, USDA MS State Director Dr. Trina George, Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons, Washington County Economic Alliance Executive Director Justin Burch and other community, regional and federal partners on the unveiling of a new Greenville Mid-Delta Airport sign. The College congratulates Greenville on its continued growth and development and affirms its commitment to the community.
 
On Friday, May 3, 2024, President Jackson hosted a special luncheon for local, regional and state officials at the MDCC Greenville campus immediately following the unveiling. "This is but a small gesture of thanks for those who work tirelessly to ensure that the communities we serve continue to develop and grow. As the largest municipality in the Mississippi Delta, the City of Greenville serves as a critical hub for education and economic development – both areas in which we are inherently vested by virtue of what we do as an institution. Congratulations to all stakeholders on this beautiful addition to the community. We continue to stand in partnership with you in building a better Mississippi and Mississippi Delta, one opportunity at a time!" 
 
Dr. Trina George, State Director for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), also offered her congratulations and thanks to each of the local and state partners who've been critical to the work. "We are always delighted by the local partnerships and collaborative support we receive from community stakeholders in the Mississippi Delta," said George. "From Dr. Jackson's hospitable gesture to the zeal and energy we continue to see from City, Regional and Federal partners, the Delta is poised to continue to flourish, and we are always energized to work in this community."
 
MDCC Greenville Campus Director Dr. Temika Michael Simmons and MDCC's Capps Technology Center Director, Vice President Doug Freeze, were on hand to congratulate, celebrate and host local, regional and state officials at the MDCC Greenville campus and provide an overview of the many academic and technical programs available at the Greenville and Indianola campuses.
 
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About Mississippi Delta Community College:  The historic campus of Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is located in the Mississippi Delta region of the state of Mississippi. With its flagship location at Moorhead, MS and additional campus locations at Greenville, Greenwood and Indianola, MDCC serves students and professionals in Bolivar, Humphreys, Issaquena, Leflore, Sharkey, Sunflower, and Washington Counties. MDCC offers academic, health science and technical training across a multitude of disciplines and trades with opportunities for students to seamlessly transition to 4-year institutions and industry. Each campus offers a full range of student services that include financial aid, counseling and career placement; the MDCC staff and administration fully support each and every student. MDCC offers top-notch instructors and highly trained professionals with real-world experience to match their classroom instruction. Each is truly dedicated to the success of every student, both in the classroom and in their future career. Quality, collegiate-level courses in small classes with individualized instruction are a hallmark of instructional delivery.