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Raymond Campus names Teacher of the Year
“This teacher always reminds me not to limit myself not only in my education but also in my life.”
Hinds CARES Day sheds light on area charities
“In what has now become an annual event, Hinds CARES Day is an opportunity for our employees to take a workday and spend it in service to our neighbors.”
Hinds, USM sign Honors transfer agreement
Transferring from Hinds’ Honors Institute to the University of Southern Mississippi Honors College will be a bit smoother now.
Preview Day draws area students
More than 600 high school students and parents toured the Raymond Campus and visited information booths to learn all about Hinds.
Hinds CC recognizes first group of IDEAList employees
Hinds Community College has selected its first group of honorees in its new employee recognition program called IDEAList.
Hinds CC Foundation Scholarship deadline is Feb. 15
“Receiving this scholarship further confirms the college’s commitment to supporting my academic and career goals.”
Utica Institute Museum to receive state award
“With support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Mississippi Humanities Council, along with the Institute for Museum and Library Services, we’ve been able to provide internships for our students to explore careers in the humanities through their work at the Museum.”
Emerging Technologies Training Center opens in Vicksburg
“Hinds Community College is one of those partners that I think does it (workforce training) better than anyone else in the state of Mississippi. They pour themselves into their community and into the people that live within their region, trying to help them where they are and give them hope,” said Ryan Miller, Executive Director of the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development for AccelerateMS.
Hinds CC enables student to ‘bridge the gap’ in her career path
“I have attended big universities and other community colleges, but Hinds is the one that stands out. They really take a hands-on approach to teaching.”
Graduate turns tragedy into triumph
“If I can be strong for anyone or anything, I can be strong for my son.”
- The Arts & Humanities

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.
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.
Percussion ensemble videos to be featured in Humanities honoree’s talk
He will be honored along with other recipients at the 2023 Public Humanities Awards ceremony and reception 5:30 p.m. March 24 at the Two Mississippi Museums.
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.
Percussion ensemble videos to be featured in Humanities honoree’s talk
He will be honored along with other recipients at the 2023 Public Humanities Awards ceremony and reception 5:30 p.m. March 24 at the Two Mississippi Museums.
- Economic Development & Workforce

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.