Students from Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Honors Institute earned multiple awards at the Mississippi Honors Conference held at Belhaven University. The event brings together top honors students from two- and four-year colleges across the state.
Angela Portillo-Hernandez took first place in social sciences, while Anna Slack also secured first place in STEM. John Gaines finished third in STEM, according to the college.
The Honors Institute’s success highlights the quality of research, presentation skills, and academic preparation of its students. Northeast officials say the achievements reflect the institution’s commitment to fostering high-level scholarship and confident presentation skills.
Participants and organizers praised the students’ performances, emphasizing Northeast’s competitive presence on a statewide stage. The college continues to prepare students for future academic and professional opportunities.
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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