Dr. Ricky G. Ford emphasized that Northeast is working to develop more than just a campus — it aims to foster a culture where students feel supported, connected, and prepared for success. His comments came during a recent episode of TigerTalk.
Ford highlighted the importance of building a community that encourages student engagement and provides resources that help students thrive academically and personally.
Listeners can hear the full discussion by visiting the TigerTalk podcast at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com/episodes/tigertalk-406-06-30-2026.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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