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Graduation speaker: Utica Campus ‘laid the foundation’
“It has not only filled our minds with knowledge but gave us a chance for the hands-on experience that is not always given at every college.”
Love at first visit
“I really enjoy meeting alumni because they are so passionate about Hinds. Their passion inspires me to appreciate the experiences I have now as a college student because I know that Hinds helped them to become successful.”
Hinds hosts Veterans Day program
“Freedom isn’t free; we all have a role to play.”
Holtzclaw Lecture Series features high-ranking military
“As an HBCU, we try to remind the entire campus community of our roots and the importance of what has happened here and what continues to happen.”
Rankin College Day yields prospective students
Students from area high schools visited exhibits for all academic and career-tech programs offered by Hinds and participated in hands-on activities.
Hinds CC serves as a vehicle for mission to end world hunger
“He would give without blinking; it was like second nature to him.”
Food, football and the future
“I would have hated for him to have missed the opportunity to come out and meet with the teachers and advisors at Hinds because it is the best community college in Mississippi.”
Alpha Beta Gamma holds invitation ceremony
ABG is an international business honor society established in 1970 to recognize and encourage scholarship among college students in business curricula at community, junior and technical colleges.
Vicksburg PTK inducts new members
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is extended to students who have a 3.5 cumulative grade point average or above on 12 or more transferable credit hours.
Female aviation maintenance students buck trends
“I believe that if you have skills, it doesn’t matter what your gender is, and the opportunity for that in aviation is better now than it has ever been.”
- The Arts & Humanities

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.
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.
Music students place highly at state competition
Zachary Underwood and Markel Copprue placed first and second, respectively, at the Mississippi Music Teachers Association Collegiate Competition held March 5 at Delta State University.
Hinds CC names new Director of Bands
“I am thrilled to add to the legacy of the Hinds Community College Band that dates to the 1930s and ‘40s.”
Hinds CC arts programs draw renewed focus
“We are the only community college with the full fine arts experience: Art, Dance, Music, Music Industry and Theatre. My primary focus is to shine a light on the greatness that resides here while building a name for the Fine and Performing Arts Department,”
- Economic Development & Workforce

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...
Carpentry students spend summer working hands-on project
Hinds Community College Utica Campus carpentry students spent part of their summer getting hands-on experience. Edmond Christian, Leslie Hill and Morris Evans, all carpentry students from Port Gibson, joined their instructor, James McGee, on a construction project at...
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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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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.