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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’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.
Johns Manville apprenticeship
“This is a great opportunity,” Watts said. “I’m grateful for it. It was a lot of hands-on training, a little bit of everything – electrical to mechanical even robotics.”
Practical nursing students achieve perfect passing rate
Hinds Community College’s three practical nursing programs together achieved a 100 percent passage rate on the 2023 NCLEX-PN licensing examination, only one of two Mississippi community colleges that had a perfect pass rate.
Topping Ceremony
Colony Construction, the contractor for the Utica Campus residence hall, hosted a topping ceremony on Jan. 26.
Hinds CC Honors Fall 2023 IDEALists
Employees who exemplified the values of HInds Community College were honored at the Board of Trustees meeting.
Hinds CC Foundation Scholarship application deadline Feb. 15, 2024
“Through the fall semester, the Foundation has awarded approximately $3 million to deserving students across our six campuses,”
Hinds CC Graduate: ‘Shoot Beyond the Stars
“Hinds has taught me to shoot beyond the stars because only stars soar. I am here today to tell each and every one of you to reach for the stars.”
Hinds CC Graduate: ‘Shoot Beyond the Stars’
“Hinds has taught me to shoot beyond the stars because only stars soar. I am here today to tell each and every one of you to reach for the stars.”
Hinds CC Fall 2023 marks a new beginning for Diesel Academy graduate
“I never have to have that fear again, that fear of ‘how am I going to take care of my family?’ I have everything I need to succeed.”
- 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.
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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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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.