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Veteran dean wins 3E award
“I feel honored and grateful – emotional and happy – to have been selected for this special award. Of course, I do recognize that I am no worthier of this distinction than hundreds of other Hinds employees; however, that anyone believes me deserving is rewarding beyond measure.”
Burchfield was named the Teacher of the Year
She “encourages her students to try new things, form ideas that challenge them and use collaboration to gain new perspectives.”
Employment opportunities abound at job fair
“Our goal is to provide students a way to connect with businesses in the same place they attend classes,” Allen said. “Currently, there are more jobs available than people to fill them and the opportunity for motivated students is at an all-time high.
Vicksburg College Carnival puts programs on display
Held each spring, the event gives prospective students a chance to find out about all programs of study available at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. They also got information on admissions, financial aid, registration and more from faculty and staff during the come-and-go event, which also included free snacks and activities.
Hinds CC, Mississippi Highway Patrol agree to grow law enforcement ranks
Starting in fall 2022, the C.O.R.E. (Candidates on Rapid Entry) program will provide for an MHP officer to be on campus two days a week to assist criminal justice students on physical training and to teach them MHP-related curriculum to better prepare them for patrol school upon successful completion of the one-year program.
JATC holds J-Fest on Sunset
Guests heard from faculty and staff on the merits of attending Hinds and the Jackson Campus in particular, then toured programs of study and services on campus amid free hot dogs, snacks and activities.
Students present at Mississippi Academy of Sciences
“With us not being a research institution, it is important for STEM majoring students to participate in events like this because it not only allows them to interact with other students at four-year institutions but also learn about the opportunities aligned with scientific research.”
Terrell presented annual Holtzclaw award at Founder’s Day
“The Utica Campus celebrated its 119th Founders Day on March 24 with a student-led celebration of the life of William H. Holtzclaw.”
Hinds honors key Utica retirees
“Four key figures who served on the Utica Campus were recognized with special dedications at campus locations linked to their careers.”
Apprentice thriving in workforce thanks to Hinds CC, Empire
“Completing the Apprenticeship program brings value to Matthews’s future career opportunities and brings real value to us as an employer today.”
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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...
Apprentices eager to work thanks to partnership between Hinds CC, Empire
The partnership between the Hinds Diesel Equipment Technology program and Empire Truck Sales has turned into potential high-earning careers for 11 newly-registered Diesel Mechanic Apprentices at the company’s Richland location.
Five students sign on as apprentices with Continental Tires
Mark Gomez had worked a few years as a delivery truck driver after his first associate degree from Hinds Community College but wanted more from his work life.
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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.
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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.
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Low notes on tuba, high notes in school for band student
Delvin Kelly has a steady rhythm to his career plan just like his bass lines on tuba or his melodies on piano. Kelly, 19, of Brandon, took to music in the eighth grade when he picked up his first instrument, the trombone. He started on tuba in high school and, in...
Hinds CC Music Department hosts 2018 Christmas Spectacular
The second annual Christmas Spectacular concert was on Thursday, Nov. 29 after the President’s Christmas Reception. Among the performers were the Collegiate Choir, Faculty Jazz Combo, Faculty Soloists, Hinds Harmony, Hinds Hi-Steppers, Jazz Band, Montage Theatre of...
Once a Jubilee, always a Jubilee: Hinds CC’s Cooper retires, leaving legacy of excellence
Dr. Bobby Cooper didn’t plan to stay at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus for 45 years. Goodness knows, he had plenty of opportunity to go to his alma mater Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University or other places. He was lured to what...
Hinds CC Music Department hosts 2018 Christmas Spectacular
The second annual Christmas Spectacular concert was on Thursday, Nov. 29 after the President’s Christmas Reception. Among the performers were the Collegiate Choir, Faculty Jazz Combo, Faculty Soloists, Hinds Harmony, Hinds Hi-Steppers, Jazz Band, Montage Theatre of...
Once a Jubilee, always a Jubilee: Hinds CC’s Cooper retires, leaving legacy of excellence
Dr. Bobby Cooper didn’t plan to stay at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus for 45 years. Goodness knows, he had plenty of opportunity to go to his alma mater Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University or other places. He was lured to what...