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Hinds CC sophomore student realizes dream with NASA research
“Now, I can see myself building robots and terraforming for a Mars space station.”
Hinds Alumna reflects on NASA’s Community College Scholars program
“I have seen how easily predators and abusers use technology to prey on the vulnerable. So I enrolled in IT classes at Hinds.”
Hinds Students at HBCU-UticaChosen for White House Honors Program
“The 2023 HBCU scholars are the largest cohort since the inception of this recognition program in 2014″
Summer Graduation 2023
“As I look out over your class, I’m reminded that you represent a very diverse set of viewpoints and circumstances.”
Hinds CC students jump into fall classes
“Over time I grew to love the people”
Hinds CC students benefit from partnership with John Deere, Stribling
“We are fortunate to have eight highly trained instructors with industry experience to mentor our students in the Diesel program,”
Hinds honors IDEAList employees
Spring 2023 honorees in the IDEAList employee recognition program at HCC.
Hinds CC Utica Campus English Instructor selected as a 2023 Moody Institute Fellow
“Ideally, I hope to develop relationships with Nigerian faculty, create virtual sessions via Zoom for our students and schedule virtual sessions for enrichment in the future, as well,”
‘Community’ characterizes Hinds CC experience
“Hinds has allowed me to be shaped into the person I am, and the person I will become.”
Long drives, determination mark Hinds CC nursing grads
“Hinds has provided me with a wealth of knowledge that I can apply to be that good, competent Hinds nurse we have heard about all year.”
- The Arts & Humanities

Hinds CC announces 2023-2024 Hi-Steppers
No group in the U.S. has received more invitations to nationally televised bowl games, professional football games or national parades than the Hi-Steppers.
Musical theatre returns to Hinds CC
“This isn’t just the Lendon Players, every aspect of the department is contributing in some way, shape or form.”
Hinds CC art students win in state competition
The Raymond Campus Art Department selected 23 2-D works and five ceramics pieces for the show. Eight other community colleges participated in the 2023 MCCAIA.
Fine Arts Day offers glimpse into programs
“We are the only community college in the state that offers every discipline in fine arts curriculum”
Hinds CC opens dual art exhibit
The exhibit began on Feb. 20 and continues through March 22 with a closing reception at 2 p.m.
- Economic Development & Workforce

Hinds CC, Atmos partner for student internship program
The first intern under the new partnership is Hunter Holtsinger of Brandon who will spend the summer working at Atmos’ location in Jackson. He is a sophomore at Hinds studying Mechanical Engineering Technology.
McCulloch Scholarship recipient makes seamless return to school
PEARL – A few years ago, Jessica Hardwick decided that since her family had grown by one, it was time to similarly grow her opportunity to help support them. Enter Hinds Community College, and the third-semester nursing student at the college’s Rankin Campus has a...
Electro-Mechanical students show skills in hands-on lesson
The combined ingenuity of six Electro-Mechanical Technology classes was on display this past semester as students demonstrated a mobile pumping station at McKenzie Pond on the Raymond Campus. A motor control apparatus was connected to a generator-powered mobile power...
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Allied health student continues life shaped by healthcare
“When I was about 2 ½ years old, my parents realized I couldn’t bend my left arm,” said Batte, 21, of Brandon. After initial consultation locally, Batte was taken to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
After false starts, fashion design paves road to New York
The fashion design major on the Utica Campus started her college experience unsure of what she wanted to do after college. A long journey led to her recent big break interning with a clothing line in New York.
Culinary program revives passion for cooking
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Memeh came to the United States at age 3 along with her family. Trouble at home landed her in a group home for children for a number of years, where she earned a GED and was provided a car. She enrolled at Hinds at 18, but was too lost on too many levels to succeed.
Serving the public a way of life for Rankin Campus nursing student
Protecting and serving the public has been a way of life for Matthew McCain for 12 years as a police officer in Flowood. Those ideals won’t change much in a new career he’s starting, thanks to Hinds Community College.
Clintonian takes advantage of program, internship opportunities
The former high school football player is concentrating on his career goals, not sports, as he takes heavy course loads to finish his credential in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance program.

Activities at Hinds spur student to pursue goals
Faith Dillon first became interested in a career in teaching while volunteering at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and at her church while in high school.