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Hinds CC students benefit from partnership with John Deere, Stribling
“We are fortunate to have eight highly trained instructors with industry experience to mentor our students in the Diesel program,”
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.”
Student graduation speaker: ‘Use your failures’
It’s the failures that shaped Olivia Williams’ experience in Hinds Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing program.
Hinds CC releases list of Fall 2022 graduates
More than 850 students graduated from Hinds Community College in one of two ceremonies Dec. 15 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.
Hinds CC inspires hope in mother of three
Although Blake faced hardships throughout her life, she was still determined to create a better life for her family.
Utica Campus hosts First-Generation Celebration
“There are times when I want to give up, but I remind myself that I am here to set standards for my younger family members.”
Brelynn Beck crowned Miss Hinds CC 2023
The determination of Brelynn Beck holds true to the saying ‘second time’s the charm.’
- The Arts & Humanities

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.
Stafford presents stage combat, accepts humanities award
“When fists and bodies start flying on stage at Brooks Theatre, there’s a certain choreography going on to make the viewing audience believe it’s all real.”
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 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,”
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.
- 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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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.