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Hinds CC Jackson Campus PTK inducts new members
JACKSON – The Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus recently inducted new chapter members. The inductees are Taylor Winn of Jackson, Nakiyah Mahett of Ridgeland, Arianna Bell of Jackson and Ka'Aliyah Sanders of...
Hinds CC Adult Education graduates overcome obstacles to obtain education dream
RAYMOND – JoAnn Varnell dropped out of high school at age 14 after getting pregnant. Thirty-five years later, the 59-year-old Jackson woman began adult education classes in 2015...
Hinds CC’s Creel named 3E Award winner
RAYMOND – As David Creel retires from his second career, he takes with him the highest award Hinds Community College offers – the 3E Award-Emphasis on Excellence and Enrichment....
Hinds CC announces Spring 2025 IDEALists
Seated L to R: Kathy Jones, Catherine Odom, Shirley Henderson, Robin Birchfield, Jim HarperStanding Lto R: Elmira Ratliff, Deshanna Dixon, Matheew Campbell, Omar Conner, Talincia...
Hinds CC, KLLM Transport Services complete 1,000 registered apprentices
RICHLAND – Hinds Community College partnered with KLLM Transport Services and the U.S. Department of Labor to establish a Truck Driver Registered Apprenticeship program in 2018....
Hinds CC graduation offers second chances for success
UTICA – Parker Linston dropped out of high school in the 11th grade and was on a destructive path that included violence, selling drugs and addiction. That all ended when...
Former airline pilot earns Aviation Technology degree at Hinds CC
PEARL – Marcus Truss of Jackson had a career as an airline pilot, living in various parts of the country. Four years ago he landed in Mississippi and teaches the drone program at...
Jackson veteran who grows food for needy gets three degrees at Hinds CC
PEARL – After Alaina Broome had a stroke in 2013 while working as a U.S. Army military broadcast journalist in Afghanistan she left the service and returned home. Gardening...
Engaged couple graduates together at Hinds CC
PEARL – Bryson Shupe of Pearl and Kaley Weems of Brandon met each other at Hinds Community College’s Nursing Allied Center while they were taking classes for the Associate Degree...
Hinds CC graduates second class of Line Workers
Front from left, Instructor Craig Davis, Tyson Beard of Clinton, Parker Bell of Belzoni, Markario Brooks of Canton, Dylan Nichols of Richland, Sidney Bennett of Clinton, Adaychai...
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Hinds CC production ‘The Foreigner’ opens April 14
RAYMOND – The Lendon Players, based at Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus, are performing Larry Shue’s comedy, “The Foreigner,” April 14-17 in Brooks Theatre. The scene is a fishing lodge in rural Georgia often visited by “Froggy” LeSueur, a British demolition...
Hinds CC Fine Art and Graphic Design Students Receive Awards
The show and competition are open to first and second-year Fine Art and Graphic Art students who are currently enrolled.
Cooper Named Winner of Hinds CC Utica Campus Holtzclaw Award
Dr. Bobby Cooper received the 2024 Holtzclaw Award for his 45 years of dedication to his students.
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.”
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Hinds CC Maritime Center Achieves 2nd Excellence Rating
The dedicated facility along with the simulations will simulate a real-world experience that will help students prepare for a career as a mariner.
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...
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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.