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New Foundation chief puts students at center

New Foundation chief puts students at center

Matthew (Matt) Jones of Raymond has returned to Mississippi to become the Executive Director of the Hinds Community College Foundation, filling the position vacated by Jackie Granberry of Raymond, who is retiring at the end of January. Jones began his college career...
M2M program helps students reshape college experience

M2M program helps students reshape college experience

The Minority Male Leadership (M2M) program at Hinds Community College Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center helps students organize their lives now so that they might lead others later. “I did horribly my first two semesters out of Murrah High School,” said John...
Jones brothers keep family tradition of education at Hinds CC

Jones brothers keep family tradition of education at Hinds CC

A trio of brothers is going back to school to continue growing a family business and strengthen their bond with Hinds Community College. The Jones brothers – Charles, Sylvester and Patrick – are taking courses in Business Office Technology at the Utica Campus. They...
Hinds CC not grad’s first choice, but best choice

Hinds CC not grad’s first choice, but best choice

Hinds Community College wasn’t Camden Traweek’s first choice but as he graduated on Wednesday, Dec. 15 he reflected that it turned out to be his best choice. Traweek was the speaker for one of three graduation ceremonies at Hinds Community College at the Muse Center...
Over 800 graduate in fall ceremonies

Over 800 graduate in fall ceremonies

Forrest Davis is getting in on the ground floor of an in-demand career thanks to Hinds Community College. “I chose the Logistics Technology program because I want to manage my own factory someday,” Davis said just before walking across the stage for fall commencement....
More than 870 to graduate Wednesday

More than 870 to graduate Wednesday

Hinds Community College will graduate more than 870 students in one of three graduation ceremonies on Dec. 15 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Nursing and allied health students will graduate at 9 a.m. Associate Degree Nursing graduate Nija Spires will have...
Jackson man to graduate, get life back on track

Jackson man to graduate, get life back on track

Persistence and perseverance are more than just buzzwords as it relates to Willie Hobson. Hobson, 41, of Jackson, a career hired hand who had toiled in construction for years to make ends meet, earned his High School Equivalency from Hinds Community College in 2016...
Graduation from Hinds CC ‘a miracle’ for Congo native

Graduation from Hinds CC ‘a miracle’ for Congo native

The extreme joy in Mereille Nimana’s face when she walks across the stage for fall graduation will hide an equally extreme trauma that marked her journey to a Hinds Community College diploma. “For me to get here was a miracle,” Nimana said. “I didn’t expect this for...