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HCC Career Technical students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society
The mission of the National Technical Honor Society “is to advocate for and empower all students to pursue the skills needed to build their careers and the global workforce.”
Hinds CC Jackson Campus PTK inducts new members
JACKSON – Hinds Community College Jackson Campus Alpha Zeta Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa members were inducted on April 16. They are, front from left, Mary Williams of...
Hinds CC Students receive honors
High-achieving Hinds Community College students were recently recognized at the Student Awards of Distinction ceremony.
Hinds Community College announced Spring 2024 IDEALists
The Spring 2024 honorees of the IDEAList employee recognition program at Hinds Community College were recognized at the April 2024 Board of Trustees meeting.
Mom inspires Hinds CC nursing scholarship recipient
“I was encouraged by my mom to become a nurse because she’s a nurse. She influenced me a lot when I was little.”
Hinds CC holds Preview Day for area high school seniors
“I liked how they talked about developing relationships with their students,” she said. “I found that with everyone we’ve talked to. I got the impression that everyone here has an intention to look after students, like, they aren’t going to overlook my son if they see him struggling. I like that a lot.”
HindsCC Vicksburg Campus inducts new PTK members and officers
VICKSBURG – The Alpha Omega Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Hinds Community College Vicksburg Campus has inducted new members and officers.The new inductees...
Hinds CC Rankin Campus PTK inducts new members
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for community and junior college students.
Hinds CC selects McPherson Writing Awards
Hinds Community College recently held the Tammy McPherson Writing Competition among the college’s campuses.
Hinds CC’s ‘Dogfight’ builds on last year’s successful musical production
The musical “Dogfight” will run April 16-April 19 with four evening performances at Brooks Theatre on the Raymond Campus.
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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.
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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.