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Rankin Campus selects Faculty of the Year
“It’s a pleasure to teach such bright, motivated students, and I appreciate the excellent attitude they have toward education.”
Raymond Campus names Teacher of the Year
“This teacher always reminds me not to limit myself not only in my education but also in my life.”
List of Spring 2023 graduates released
Over four ceremonies on May 10, 11 and 13, Hinds Community College awarded 1,526 degrees and certificates to 1,107 graduates. A number of graduates received more than one credential.
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.”
Graduation speaker invokes ‘service to humanity’
“It means opening up a door to a whole new world of opportunities. Hinds has helped me and many others achieve that dream…”
Hinds CC graduates nursing, allied health students
“The Hinds faculty and staff have given us one of the biggest gifts of the ability to have the knowledge and kindness to tackle the journey of life through our new occupations.”
Church leader returns to Hinds for a higher purpose
“Graduation means the world to me, especially with the accolades and opportunities I’ve received. This has given me confidence and the much needed belief in myself.”
2023 All-Mississippi Academic Teams announced
Twenty First Team members from across the nation are named annually with each receiving a $5,000 scholarship.
New Health Sciences Complex a step closer, thanks to Rankin leaders
Legislators appropriated $24 million over two sessions and Rankin County Supervisors have also committed to assisting with the funding.
McQuitter named to MACC SHOF
Retired baseball coach George McQuitter was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges Sports Hall of Fame on April 25.
- The Arts & Humanities
Hinds CC announces 2023-2024 Hi-Steppers
No group in the U.S. has received more invitations to nationally televised bowl games, professional football games or national parades than the Hi-Steppers.
Musical theatre returns to Hinds CC
“This isn’t just the Lendon Players, every aspect of the department is contributing in some way, shape or form.”
Hinds CC art students win in state competition
The Raymond Campus Art Department selected 23 2-D works and five ceramics pieces for the show. Eight other community colleges participated in the 2023 MCCAIA.
Fine Arts Day offers glimpse into programs
“We are the only community college in the state that offers every discipline in fine arts curriculum”
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.
- Economic Development & Workforce
McCulloch Scholarship recipient makes seamless return to school
PEARL – A few years ago, Jessica Hardwick decided that since her family had grown by one, it was time to similarly grow her opportunity to help support them. Enter Hinds Community College, and the third-semester nursing student at the college’s Rankin Campus has a...
Electro-Mechanical students show skills in hands-on lesson
The combined ingenuity of six Electro-Mechanical Technology classes was on display this past semester as students demonstrated a mobile pumping station at McKenzie Pond on the Raymond Campus. A motor control apparatus was connected to a generator-powered mobile power...
Pearl WIN Job Center opens officially at Hinds CC Rankin Campus
PEARL – Job seekers in Pearl and surrounding communities in and around Rankin County can now seek employment plus a whole lot more at the newly-opened WIN Job Center on the grounds of Hinds Community College Rankin Campus. College officials and others representing...
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Allied health student continues life shaped by healthcare
“When I was about 2 ½ years old, my parents realized I couldn’t bend my left arm,” said Batte, 21, of Brandon. After initial consultation locally, Batte was taken to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
After false starts, fashion design paves road to New York
The fashion design major on the Utica Campus started her college experience unsure of what she wanted to do after college. A long journey led to her recent big break interning with a clothing line in New York.
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.
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.
Activities at Hinds spur student to pursue goals
Faith Dillon first became interested in a career in teaching while volunteering at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and at her church while in high school.