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First generation college students earns Hinds CC degree after long struggle with substance use
PEARL – Fifty-two-year-old Angela Hasty walked across the stage at Muse Center all smiles, but, behind the happy face, she was nervous. The Vicksburg woman said she dropped out of college 30 years, living a rough life driven by drug addiction. After she got sober five...
Hinds CC, MS State pen Honors transfer agreement
RAYMOND—Transferring from Hinds Community College Honors Institute to Mississippi State University’s (MSU) Honors College will continue to be a streamlined experience for...
Hinds CC’s prison education program receives state award
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College received the Humanities Educator Award from the Mississippi Humanities Council March 20 for the Flight to Freedom Prison Education Program at...
Hinds CC President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passes away
RAYMOND - Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at age 96. Dr. Muse retired on June 30, 2020, after having served as...
Hinds Idealists Winners
Penny Bishop of Pearl is the Criminal Background and Health Records Specialist for all nursing and allied health programs. Based at Nursing Allied Health in Jackson, she has been...
260 employees volunteer for Hinds CARES Day
Hinds Community College employees provided helping hands to 14 nonprofits during Hinds CARES Day, supporting community efforts to serve the hungry and the homeless, cancer...
Hinds CC Raymond Campus inducts PTK members
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus inducted new members of the Gamma Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on March 23. They are as follows:Raymond Campus Phi Theta...
Hinds CC nursing student awarded annual McCulloch Scholarship
PEARL – Mariah McGill’s journey at Hinds Community College began as a band student at the Raymond Campus, where she was the lead drum major in fall 2024. Now she is continuing...
Hinds CC – HCSD Partner to Open Early College Academy in Utica in the Fall
UTICA – Hinds Community College and Hinds County School District (HCSD) have established an Early College Academy on the college’s Utica campus that will provide high schoolers...
Hinds CC Rankin Campus inducts PTK members
PEARL – Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus inducted new members of the Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on March 20. Rankin Campus Phi Theta Kappa inductees...
- The Arts & Humanities
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.
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.”
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.
- Economic Development & Workforce
Hinds CC electro-mechanical technology student is newest Continental Tire apprentice
Continental Tire Apprentice Matthew Vanputten, a Bolton native now residing in Pearl, second from left, with Continental Tire Maintenance Manager Augusto Madeiros, Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik and Brenda Myers, Supervisory Apprenticeship and...
Hinds CC Diesel Tech grads awarded Empire apprenticeships
Apprentices from left, Chris Johnson of Utica, Ridge Fewell of Mendenhall, Jadarius Turner of Edwards, Braiden Gilliland of Brandon and Hayden Eagleburger of Brandon.
Hinds CC trainees graduate from upskilling program aimed at meeting Mississippi workforce needs
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College graduates of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) upskilling program have a chance to propel into new careers as demand grows for workers to build, connect, power and operate infrastructure for Mississippi's burgeoning information economy. On...
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- Hinds Headliners
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.
Alum returns to classes to get fit for career change
Earning a living while feeding a passion on the side worked out just fine for Robert (Donnie) Cain until parts of his world began to change.
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.