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Hinds CC Foundation Scholarship deadline is Feb. 15
“Receiving this scholarship further confirms the college’s commitment to supporting my academic and career goals.”
Hinds CC recognizes 50+ alumni during Homecoming week
Hinds Community College recognized high school and college graduates in 1972 and previous years in the annual 50+ reunion held Sept. 20 as part of Homecoming week.
Hinds CC names 2022 Homecoming queen
Sophomore Shanya Butler of New Hebron was crowned 2022 Homecoming queen
Hinds CC honors alumni at Homecoming
Mark Buys of Vicksburg headlines honorees at Hinds Community College’s Alumni Homecoming festivities on Sept. 22.
Utica Campus students part of new WLBT internship
“I am so blessed for the opportunity. It shows that my hard work in Mr. Crisler’s class has paid off, and I can show young girls that they can be anything they want to be no matter who they are and where they come from.”
2 civil rights exhibits hosted at McLendon Library
The McLendon Library on Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus is hosting two traveling exhibits from the Mississippi Department of Archives & History, Aug. 15–Oct. 14.
New Hinds CC Academic VP returns to Mississippi
“Hinds is a great institution, so I want to offer my experience and knowledge to help Hinds stay on the forefront of higher education and navigate some of the headwinds that all colleges are facing these days,”
Graduation speaker: Hinds CC ‘has helped me grow’
“Hinds has helped me grow as a person and as a student. Transitioning from high school to college…”
Nursing/Allied Health graduates celebrate with families
Hinds Community College nursing classmates Sergio Sanchez San Juan of Pearl and Patricia Doty of Byram each brought a spouse and four children to their graduation ceremony on July 28. Both celebrated receiving their Associate Degree in Nursing.
Utica Campus receives $7.5m for Upward Bound
“These awards come at a pivotal time and provide much-needed services that boost confidence and offer students the academic tools to succeed.”
- The Arts & Humanities

Art Show winners, scholarship recipients announced
About 160 works of art were considered for this year’s contest, which was judged by Jacob Rowan, assistant professor of art at Belhaven University.
Hinds CC alumnus has photography exhibit at Raymond Campus
Hinds Community College alumnus Dr. Dana Moody, professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design, will have an exhibit in the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. Her exhibit, “Havana: Behind the...
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...
Dance instructor wins prestigious performing arts awards
RAYMOND – Tiffany Jefferson, director of Hinds Community College’s Montage Theatre of Dance, has been named the recipient of two industry honors, one national and one local. Jefferson, of Terry, was this month awarded the Del Kieffner Award for 2020 by Florida-based...
Hinds CC alumnus has photography exhibit at Raymond Campus
Hinds Community College alumnus Dr. Dana Moody, professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design, will have an exhibit in the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. Her exhibit, “Havana: Behind the...
- Economic Development & Workforce

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.
Hinds CC and Continental Tire announce Production and Mechatronics Apprentice Programs
Hinds Community College and Continental Tire have signed an agreement to launch two new programs that will support the academic goals and professional development of students who are interested in manufacturing careers. The Production Apprentice and Mechatronics...
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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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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.