The Panola College Foundation was formed to support and promote the mission and vision of Panola College, to seek and obtain gifts for the advancement of Panola College, and to assist the students of Panola College by providing fellowships and scholarships. In addition, the Foundation also seeks to increase community awareness of the programs and accomplishments of the College and to promote excellence in education.

The Panola College Foundation, formerly known as, "The Panola Junior College Development Corporation," was chartered and incorporated in 1982 as a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation to assist in the development of scholarships, endowments, and other resources for the improvement of the College.

The original board members, Dr. V.M. Holland, Mr. Beverly Brown, Mrs. Phoebe Sue Perlman, Mr. Paul Carter, Mr. Robert Hull, Mr. O.A. Cassity, and Mr. "Doc" Buchanan, Jr. knew the benefits that forming such an organization would bring to the College. Today, the Foundation is led by a volunteer board of business and community leaders whose dedication to education supports and allows for the growth of College initiatives. Members of the board of directors share an inspired passion to support Panola College in achieving excellence which, in turn, benefits our community, students, and employers.

Officers

Mrs. Alease Copelin – Chair

Ms. Carolyn Murphy – Vice Chair

Mrs. Toni Biggs – Secretary

Members

Mr. Patrick Browning

Mrs. Fatha Burchette

Mr. Philip Grimes

Ms. Chastiti Horne

Mr. Mark Leach

Mr. Cameron Phillips

Mr. Joel Polleschultz

Ms. Peggy Pope

Mrs. Patricia Smith

Mr. John Worley

Ex Officio

Dr. Jessica Pace – President, Panola College

Joanna Huckabee – Director of Institutional Advancement

Alan Howard – Vice President of Fiscal Affairs

Amber Wilcots – Advancement Coordinator