Fitness trail at Hinds CC opens with commitment to healthy living

by | Oct 14, 2015 | News

A one-mile Fitness Trail snaking through the trees on the edge of Hinds Community College’s Raymond Campus represents commitment in many ways. For student Seth Roberts, it’s a commitment to making healthier choices at the table. “Lots of students are of the mindset of...

Hinds CC to host college aviators for skills competition

by | Oct 13, 2015 | News

Aviators from Hinds hope to soar their way to victory next week as the college hosts a regional tournament for student pilots and instructors. The National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region IV competition begins two days of events Thursday, Oct. 15 at John...

High school seniors munch and mingle at Hinds CC Thursday Night Lights

by | Oct 9, 2015 | News

Before Hinds turned the lights out on its opponent on the gridiron Thursday night, the college let the light shine on its many programs and services for about 200 prospective students and their families. Booths set up to educate those who had sought information via...

Hinds CC Rankin Campus inducts new Phi Theta Kappa members

by | Oct 7, 2015 | News

The Alpha Omicron Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus inducted new members and officers on Oct. 2. Newly inducted members include, front row, from left, Emily Hebert, Haley Current, Katelyn Brown, all of Brandon, Jazzma Hughes,...

Hinds CC Utica student named to 2015 HBCU All-Stars

by | Oct 2, 2015 | News

Erica Harris was among 83 students from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) named a top achiever by The White House. Harris, a sophomore studying physical education, was named earlier this semester to the 2015 HBCU All-Stars by the White...

Hinds CC names 2015-16 Homecoming court

by | Oct 1, 2015 | News

Hinds Community College has announced its 2015-16 homecoming court. They are:  Freshman Maids, standing from left: Kandice Young of Jackson (Jackson-Nursing/Allied Health Center); Aukeena Polk of Flora (Jackson-Academic/Technical Center); Nasus Nowell of Vicksburg...

Hinds CC to dedicate new Fitness Trail on the Raymond Campus

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 30, 2015 | News, Wellness

Community members, students and employees are invited to wear their sneakers and try out Hinds Community College’s new Fitness Trail on the Raymond Campus as part of a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony during Homecoming week activities. The Fitness Trail is a...

Five inducted into Hinds’ Sports Hall of Fame for 2015

by | Sep 29, 2015 | News

Key pieces of Hinds’ success on gridiron and other fields of play were inducted into the college’s Sports Hall of Fame for 2015. Inductees were: Linda Bilbo Alford, softball and golf, 1975-1977 Johnny Bishop, football, 1985-1986 Morris Currie, football and basketball,...

Valley Services wins Hinds CC Alumni Service Award

by | Sep 29, 2015 | News

It’s possible to change with the times and be a model of consistency – so says the leadership team that runs Valley Services, the Mississippi-based company that feeds students and faculty at Hinds’ cafeterias but also caters many of the college’s special events. This...

MDOT Awards STEM Scholarship to Hinds Community College Student

by | Sep 29, 2015 | News

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded a $500 scholarship to Douglas Edward Patrick Jr., a student at Hinds Community College in Raymond. Patrick, a resident of Clinton, is pursuing a career in computer science. The MDOT scholarship is awarded...