At age 38, she proudly donned a cap and gown for a ceremony to celebrate passing the tests to receive her High School Equivalency Diploma, a process that took her several years to complete.
- Cathy Hayden Archives
Hinds CC partners for logging training, research
“I was happy to have the opportunity to work with NAU and hope to partner with them in the future, said Wayne Withers, Hinds Logging Equipment Operator instructor. “This collaboration has giving me new ideas for future classes.”
Veteran dean wins 3E award
“I feel honored and grateful – emotional and happy – to have been selected for this special award. Of course, I do recognize that I am no worthier of this distinction than hundreds of other Hinds employees; however, that anyone believes me deserving is rewarding beyond measure.”
Hinds wins eight first place awards in annual contest
Hinds Community Relations won 15 awards in the annual College Public Relations Association of Mississippi contest, including eight first place awards.
Pearl student overcomes visual impairment to graduate
“She is the most courageous person I know. She has never let any of her hurdles stop her or slow her down. She continues to push through life and continue to accomplish everything that she feels she should,” Hudson said.
Hinds CC graduates nursing/allied health students
“Every graduation ceremony is special to the college, as we celebrate the success of each student. It is important that we truly celebrate what our graduates have achieved – they have overcome a series of unusual circumstances over the last several months,” said Hinds President Dr. Stephen Vacik.
Athletics hosting Alumni Weekend, Golf Outing
“We are continuing to develop new ways to reconnect with alumni, and this will hopefully be an outstanding event that reconnects everyone.”
Complete 2 Compete program helps Brandon mom achieve goal
“I came back to school to set an example to my son that it’s never too late to complete something that you start.”
New Foundation chief puts students at center
“I really enjoy trying to help create opportunities for students to better themselves. What better way to do that than by creating scholarship opportunities for students who need them.”
Hinds CC not grad’s first choice, but best choice
“Every instructor I encountered in my time at Hinds cared for their students deeply and truly wanted to see their students succeed.”