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Utica Campus graduation speakers have perfect GPAs
“Hinds has been absolutely incredible to my journey, more than I could have ever imagined. I had been home-schooled and came to Hinds five years after I had finished high school. I was unsure how I would do, but I was able to thrive here because of the instructors and small class sizes.”
Instruction at Utica Institute Museum gives new perspective on history
“It is so important for students to find and connect to their past and explore a positive narrative about local Black contributions to public education.”
Hinds CC not grad’s first choice, but best choice
“Every instructor I encountered in my time at Hinds cared for their students deeply and truly wanted to see their students succeed.”
Nursing, allied health faculty, students became ‘family’
“Hinds supplied people who acted more like family than teachers, and I could not ask for better.”
Over 800 graduate in fall ceremonies
“The power of education is that it drives our vision for a better life.”
More than 870 to graduate Wednesday
“Hinds will award 1,220 certificates and degrees, with some students receiving more than one credential.”
Jackson man to graduate, get life back on track
“If all students had Mr. Hobson’s desire to learn and take lemons and make lemonade, the word dropout would cease to exist.”
Graduation from Hinds CC ‘a miracle’ for Congo native
“She is a remarkable young lady, and my life has been greatly enriched by having her be a part of it.”
Hinds CC helps Vicksburg woman in long climb back to find purpose
“The best thing I can do is to give back and inspire teens and young adults that they have choices available in life.”
Hinds CC launches Logging Equipment Operator Academy
“The program is funded by a $1.3 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant by the U.S. Department of Labor and Delta Regional Authority.”
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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...
Vicksburg WIN Job Center opens officially at Vicksburg-Warren Campus
Job center to provide access to multiple services for employment seekers
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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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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.
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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...
Hinds CC Rankin Campus students complete College, Ink. literary journal
Hinds Community College Rankin Campus students recently completed their most recent edition of College, Ink., the journal of creative writing. College, Ink. has done well in the annual Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association contest against other...
Hinds CC Art Show winners, scholarship recipients announced
RAYMOND – Winners of the Hinds Community College Student Art Show were announced during a ceremony May 8 at the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. CERAMICS/3D DESIGN: Charity Lockridge, of Vicksburg, first place and honorable mention; Reginald Pickering, of...
Hinds CC caps off yearlong Centennial celebration with gala, festive entertainment
PEARL – A festive night of entertainment and fond memories Nov. 4 helped culminate the yearlong celebration of Hinds Community College’s Centennial. Hosted by Gov. and Mrs. Phil Bryant, the event at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus showcased the best of the...
Hinds CC Music Department to host U.S. Air Force brass quintet
RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Music Department will host Gateway Brass, a component of the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, on Friday, Oct. 6 in the Vashti Underwood Muse Band Hall. The performance is from 11 a.m. to noon and is free and open to the public....