“Collin is a very dedicated student. While he has faced some academic challenges he strives to continue.”

“Only about 30 students in the country earned that award,” said Tim Krason, the Honors Institute Dean on the Raymond Campus.

Dr. Sills has been with Hinds for 13 years as a Veterinary Technology instructor.

Deans’ Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average.

President’s Scholars are those with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average.

“Graduation means the world to me, especially with the accolades and opportunities I’ve received. This has given me confidence and the much needed belief in myself.”

Twenty First Team members from across the nation are named annually with each receiving a $5,000 scholarship.

Legislators appropriated $24 million over two sessions and Rankin County Supervisors have also committed to assisting with the funding.

Retired baseball coach George McQuitter was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges Sports Hall of Fame on April 25.

“In what has now become an annual event, Hinds CARES Day is an opportunity for our employees to take a workday and spend it in service to our neighbors.”