However, World War II postponed the plans for buildings and equipment to pursue college status.
A full freshman college curriculum was offered for the first time during the 1948-49 session, and sophomore work, during 1949-50.
In the fall of 1987, the name of the institution was changed to Itawamba Community College to more adequately reflect its mission and purpose.
The athletic teams of Itawamba Community College are known as the Indians and the school's colors are red, white and navy.
The men's and women's basketball teams began to play in the Davis Event Center in January 2007 and the Itawamba Community College Men's tennis program finished 15th in the Nation in the final NJCAA poll for the 2008 season.