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Co-Lin designated as a “Purple Heart College”
WESSON – The Military Order of the Purple Heart has designated Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a “Purple Heart College” for outstanding service to military veterans, service members, dependents and survivors. Veterans who themselves have received the Purple Heart – awarded to those who have been wounded in combat – were instrumental in nominating Co-Lin for the distinguished recognition because of its ongoing dedication to helping student veterans.
Official presentation of the proclamation took place during the college’s convocation. Charles Tolliver, Commander of Chapter No. 680 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart contributed to the nomination process through Co-Lin’s Veteran Services Office. Retired Air Force member Dr. Tim Lea, who directs the Veteran Services Office, said anytime the university is recognized by a veterans’ organization, it is an honor. Being recognized by the Military Order of the Purple Heart is especially significant, he said.
“Being wounded or killed in combat is the resume’ of those who have received the Purple Heart,” said Lea. “To be recognized by this group as serving veterans in an exemplary way is an honor unlike other military-related recognitions bestowed upon Co-Lin, but it also sets us apart from other community/junior colleges. The Military Order of the Purple Heart informs us that we are the only community/junior college in the state to have this distinction and everyone at all campuses are most humbly honored.”
Pictured: Charles Tolliver, Commander of Chapter No. 680 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart (second from left) presents Purple Heart College designation to from left, Co-Lin President Dr. Ronnie Nettles, Tolliver, Natchez Campus Vice President Teresa Busby, Simpson County Center Vice President Dr. Dewayne Middleton, and Veterans Services Director Dr. Tim Lea. The designation was presented during the college’s fall faculty meetings.
