Phi Theta Kappa and Honors at Hinds CC a perfect place to start college life

by | Sep 14, 2018 | News, Rankin Campus

PEARL – Being part of something greater than yourself is a common theme in school and is especially true for members of the Alpha Omicron Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College Rankin Campus. “It gets me involved both with the community and other...

Hinds CC Utica Campus student selected as 2018 HBCU Competitiveness Scholar under White House Initiative

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 13, 2018 | News, Utica Campus

UTICA – Hezekiah Williams, a Hinds Community College sophomore on the Utica Campus, is no stranger to hard work and public service. Hezekiah Williams of Edwards has been selected as part of the 2018-19 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars class as part of the White House...

Hinds CC a perfect place to take next step in healthcare careers

by | Sep 10, 2018 | News, Nursing Allied Health Center

JACKSON – Ter’Bria Hopkins works in the healthcare field as a phlebotomist and wants to build on her credentials. That desire is so great that she took her own photos during the fall 2018 Nursing Allied Health Showcase held Sept. 6 at Hinds Community College Jackson...

‘High-flyer’ Sherry Franklin named Hinds CC 3E Award winner

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 10, 2018 | News

Sherry Franklin, associate vice president for Career and Technical Education and Rankin Campus Career and Technical dean, received Hinds Community College’s highest award in an Aug. 24 ceremony. Franklin, a Brandon resident, has worked at Hinds since 2004. She...

Hinds CC, ERDC partner on Coding Academy, seek applicants

by | Sep 4, 2018 | News, Vicksburg-Warren Campus

VICKSBURG – Hinds Community College has partnered with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center on a computer coding academy and is looking for applicants. Classes begin Sept. 13 at ERDC’s facility on Halls Ferry Road and represents opportunities aplenty...

Hinds CC students begin first week of classes

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 17, 2018 | News

Hinds Community College began fall classes on Aug. 13. Hinds offers more than 450 academic courses guaranteed to transfer to universities, plus more than 70 career and technical program options. Students can take classes day or night at any of our six locations, or...

Hinds CC graduates more than 600 in summer ceremonies

by | Jul 30, 2018 | News

PEARL – Hinds Community College graduated 611 students during the summer semester at its six locations. Among 319 participating in two ceremonies July 27 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus was Tierra Williams, of Jackson, who earned an Associate in Arts degree...

Hinds CC helps make career changes possible for nursing, allied health graduates

by | Jul 27, 2018 | News

PEARL – When Judye Braneff’s job in the banking industry was eliminated, it was time to come up with Plan B.    “I lost my job in the industry and came to Hinds,” said Braneff, 60, of Jackson, who had her aptitude for getting into health data and...

Once a Jubilee, always a Jubilee: Hinds CC’s Cooper retires, leaving legacy of excellence

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 24, 2018 | Music, News, Utica Campus

Dr. Bobby Cooper didn’t plan to stay at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus for 45 years. Goodness knows, he had plenty of opportunity to go to his alma mater Tougaloo College, Jackson State University, Alcorn State University or other places. He was lured to what...

Hinds CC announces speaker for summer graduation ceremony

by | Jul 17, 2018 | News

RAYMOND – Summer graduation ceremonies are set for July 27 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus as students earn career or technical certificates and associate’s degrees from Hinds Community College. The college will confer 389 credentials to 591 students in two...