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Hinds CC selects McPherson Writing Awards
Hinds Community College recently held the Tammy McPherson Writing Competition among the college’s campuses.
Hinds CC Honors Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Hinds Community College Foundation will award more than 800 scholarships during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Hinds CC Rankin Campus holds Open House for high school students
“You can take advantage of our low student to teacher ratio with the one-on-one kind of attention that Hinds has earned a reputation for. Here you can get the help and direction that leads you to student success.”
Hinds CC Jackson Campus inducts PTK members
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held an induction ceremony on Nov. 17. New members include, from left, Jaden Price...
Hinds CC Utica Campus inducts new Phi Theta Kappa members
UTICA – Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus inducted new members and elected new officers of the Phi Theta Kappa Alpha Beta Xi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on...
M2M at Hinds Jackson Campus recognizes 2023 members
The group represents male students who want to make a difference in their communities as well as in their own lives.
Aspen Institute names Hinds to top 150 national community colleges
“These 150 colleges have achieved high and improving levels of student success for all students, including those who are often failed by our institutions.”
Hinds CC honors former band director
RAYMOND – As part of Oct. 19 Homecoming festivities, current Director of Bands Dr. Joe Earp presented former Band Director Dr. John “Doc” Manchester with an Eagle Band Alumni pin...
Hinds CC Rankin Campus inducts new members, elects officers
Phi Theta Kappa honor society has chosen new members and officers for the 2023-2024 school year.
Fall 2023 Hinds Hi-Steppers
Hi-Steppers - Fall 2023-24 Front from left: Chelcee Porter (captain) of Jackson and Elizabeth Runnels (captain) of Brandon; second row from left: Maria Serratos and Ashleigh...
- The Arts & Humanities
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.”
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.
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.
Hinds CC hosts Fine Arts Day
Featuring performances by top Hinds music students, sample classes in music industry, ceramics, band, choir, dance, and stage combat.
- Economic Development & Workforce
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...
Pearl WIN Job Center opens officially at Hinds CC Rankin Campus
PEARL – Job seekers in Pearl and surrounding communities in and around Rankin County can now seek employment plus a whole lot more at the newly-opened WIN Job Center on the grounds of Hinds Community College Rankin Campus. College officials and others representing...
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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.