NWCC Instructor Dr. Regan Sellers Chosen as Moody Institute Fellow
Senatobia, MS (06/18/2026) — Northwest Mississippi Community College Social Science Instructor Dr. Regan Sellers of Senatobia was chosen as a Moody Institute Fellow, and as part of the honor will receive an award to help fund her advancement.
The Moody Institute is funded by the Mississippi Community College Foundation as a faculty enrichment program which helps fund a project, advancement, or conference attendance to further their knowledge.
Dr. Sellers said she was surprised and honored to be chosen as a Moody Institute Fellow. She said that as part of the community college system there is a strong commitment to student success and instructional excellence, which she feels the Moody Institute represents well.
"This fellowship represents an opportunity to continue growing as an educator while bringing new knowledge and resources back to Northwest," said Dr. Sellers. "As faculty members, we have a responsibility to continually adapt to changes in higher education and to seek new ways to support student learning. Through this fellowship, I will complete professional development focused on the use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. I am excited not only about what I will learn, but also about the opportunity to share those insights with colleagues through faculty development initiatives."
Dr. Sellers, originally from Arkansas has become a Mississippian through years of working here and serving north Mississippi and Delta communities. She earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a master's degree in Community Development, and an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership and Administration. In May 2026, she received her Doctor of Education in Professional Studies with an emphasis in Higher Education from Delta State University.
Dr. Sellers has been with Northwest since 2022 where she has taught sociology courses. Prior to her career as a college educator she worked in K-12 education as a teacher, assistant principal, assistant director of Special Education, and director of Human Resources.
To learn more about Northwest, please visit northwestms.edu.
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