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Former airline pilot earns Aviation Technology degree at Hinds CC
PEARL – Marcus Truss of Jackson had a career as an airline pilot, living in various parts of the country. Four years ago he landed in Mississippi and teaches the drone program at Hinds Community College. On May 15 he also became a Hinds graduate with a degree in...
Hinds CC Rankin Campus building dedication to honor alumnus
PEARL – The Administration Building at Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus will become the Irl Dean Rhodes Building during a dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Oct. 28.A Rankin...
Retired Hinds CC coach to be honored with field rededication
UTICA – The baseball field at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus will be re-dedicated to honor retired baseball coach George McQuitter of Jackson at 10 a.m. Oct. 23 at the...
Hinds CC Culinary hosting Jackson’s hospitality industry
Story by Rhonda Dunaway. JACKSON - Hinds Community College and Visit Jackson are teaming up for a Hospitality Culinary Expo on the Jackson Campus, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in...
Vicksburg Campus PTK inducts new members
VICKSBURG – The Alpha Omega Chi Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Vicksburg-Warren Campus inducted new fall chapter members on Sept. 27. New inductees are,...
Hinds CC Student Government Association announces 2024-25 officers
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College’s Student Government Association on the Raymond Campus announced their officers for the 2024-25 school year. They are, from left, Sanaa...
Electric Lineman Program opens opportunities
Raymond - The fun of being 50 feet in the air in an outside classroom working on an electric pole is the perfect career for people who love the outdoors and appreciate hard work....
HBCUs discuss collaborative efforts for students
Story by Rhonda Dunaway. RAYMOND – As a prelude to National HBCU Week Sept. 15, a group of educators from Historically Black Colleges and Universities held a workshop on the...
Hinds CC names 2024 Homecoming Court
The Hinds Community College Homecoming Court Maids has been selected for 2024-2025. They are, from left, Raymond Campus Sophomore Maid Destiny Young of Raymond, Nursing Allied...
Hinds CC to induct 5 to Sports Hall of Fame
Hinds Community College will honor four former athletes and one retired coach in the annual Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Cain-Cochran Hall on...
- The Arts & Humanities

Fine Arts Day offers glimpse into programs
“We are the only community college in the state that offers every discipline in fine arts curriculum”
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.
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.”
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 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.”
- 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.