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Coahoma Community College Receives $10,000 Scholarship Donation from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Coahoma Community College Receives $10,000 Scholarship Donation from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Posted By: Will Moss on February 17, 2026


Coahoma Community College (CCC), a historically Black community college in Clarksdale, Mississippi, recently received a generous $10,000 scholarship donation from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. during the sorority's annual State Cluster event.

The donation, presented to CCC President Dr. Valmadge Towner, will go directly towards supporting students at the institution and helping to expand access to higher education in the Mississippi Delta region. This impactful contribution demonstrates the steadfast commitment of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to empowering HBCU students and strengthening the broader HBCU community.

Key Takeaway: The scholarship donation from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will have a tangible impact on Coahoma Community College students, providing critical financial support and opening doors of opportunity.

Coahoma Community College, founded in 1949, has a long history of serving the educational needs of the Mississippi Delta region. As an HBCU, the institution has played a vital role in increasing access to higher education for Black students and fostering academic excellence. This latest scholarship donation from the esteemed Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. further solidifies CCC's reputation as a transformative force in the lives of its students and the surrounding community.

"We are incredibly grateful to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for this generous scholarship donation," said Dr. Towner.



"This support will make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, many of whom face significant financial barriers to pursuing their educational dreams. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Delta Sigma Theta and working together to uplift the HBCU community."

The scholarship donation was presented during the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. State Cluster event, which brought together members from across Mississippi to celebrate the sorority's rich legacy of service and community engagement. This collaborative effort between Coahoma Community College and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. exemplifies the power of HBCUs and Black Greek-letter organizations to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders.

At HBCUConnect.com, we applaud Coahoma Community College's ongoing commitment to student success and the impactful partnership forged with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This scholarship donation represents the steadfast support and investment that HBCU institutions and their communities continue to receive from dedicated alumni and partners. It is this kind of collaboration that strengthens the HBCU ecosystem and ensures that transformative educational opportunities remain accessible to students across the Mississippi Delta and beyond.

Originally reported by Google News HBCU.


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