Co-Lin Radiology Students Win Awards at State Conference
Copiah-Lincoln Community College medical radiologic technology students earned multiple honors at the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference in Tupelo.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards
Students from Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Medical Radiologic Technology program earned recognition across student exhibits, artwork, manuscript writing, imaging, and group costume competitions at the 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference. The college's team took People's Choice in Student Exhibits for its "Blockbuster vs. Biology" display.
Why it matters
The awards highlight how student radiologic technologists in Mississippi are showcasing technical knowledge alongside creativity at a statewide professional forum. Recognition at the state level gives participating students visibility among practicing professionals in the field.
Awards were presented in Student Exhibits, Spooky X-ray Image Contest, art, manuscript writing, and group costume categories at the conference. Co-Lin's "Chernobyl" display earned second place in Student Exhibits, while Neely Kate White's artwork was featured in the conference program.
The players
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
A public two-year college in Wesson, Mississippi, whose Medical Radiologic Technology program produced the award-winning students.
Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists
The state professional association for radiologic technologists that hosts the annual conference where the awards were presented.
The details
Shelby Davis, Tammy Fairburn, and JoyAlyson Fauver placed second in Student Exhibits for their "Chernobyl" display. Sadie Cupit and Emalee Foret received People's Choice in the Spooky X-ray Image Contest, and Neely Kate White won the conference art competition and placed second in the Manuscript Competition.
Timeline
Recently, prior to November 6, 2026: 84th Annual Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists Conference held in Tupelo
Culture Shift
Student-led competitive displays and creative entries at state professional conferences reflect a growing push to pair technical training in allied health with public-facing creativity. Recognition of this kind at the Mississippi Society's annual meeting gives students a professional platform beyond the classroom.
For Mississippi residents interested in allied health careers, the awards show that the Copiah-Lincoln program is producing students who compete and gain recognition at the state level. Prospective radiologic technology students can use such results as one indicator of program engagement when comparing training options.
The takeaway
Competitions like these give radiologic technology students visible, peer-judged experience beyond coursework. Prospective students comparing programs can look for similar conference participation as a sign of an engaged training environment.
Further reading
Explore more Mississippi awards coverage for related honors across the state.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Leader.
