Rankin Campus celebrates Hinds CC Centennial, its 35th year

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 15, 2017 | News

Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus celebrated the college Centennial as well as nearly 35 years of the campus’ existence with a meet-and-greet reception at the Muse Center on Sept. 12. A cornerstone of the celebration was a video tracing the history of the campus...

Hinds CC football field named for Gene Murphy

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 15, 2017 | News

Hinds Community College has named the football field at Joe Renfroe Stadium in honor of Gene Murphy, who stepped aside as head football coach in August because of health problems. Murphy was surprised with the announcement during a halftime ceremony Thursday night...

Hinds CC Utica Campus receives additional $1.3 million for fifth Upward Bound program

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 14, 2017 | News

Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus has been awarded an additional $1.3 million for a fifth Upward Bound program from the U.S. Department of Education as part of their second round of funding. The grant will target 60 students in grades 9-12 at three Jackson high...

Hinds CC former head coach Murphy to be honored at tonight’s game

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 14, 2017 | News

Hinds Community College’s Gene Murphy, who stepped aside as head football coach in August, will be honored tonight at the halftime of the home football game in Raymond against Southwest Mississippi Community College. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. at Joe Renfroe...

Hinds CC launches link to help Mississippians finish degree

by | Sep 11, 2017 | News

RAYMOND – A better future is a click away for thousands of Mississippians who have some college coursework under their belts but are still short of a degree. Hinds Community College is among the state’s higher education institutions partnering to help those...

City of Raymond presents Hinds CC president with resolution honoring Centennial

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 11, 2017 | News

The City of Raymond presented a resolution to Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse in honor of the college’s Centennial celebration. The resolution, passed unanimously by the Board of Aldermen, was presented to Muse by Alderman Jack Moss on Sept. 9 at the...

Summer interns at Continental have tuition at Hinds CC paid by company

by | Sep 11, 2017 | News

RAYMOND – Four Hinds Community College students who interned with Continental Tire over the summer have even more of a reason to cherish their nine weeks of paid training at the company’s tire plant in Mount Vernon, Ill. Continental has covered tuition for the fall...

Hinds CC’s colorful art tradition showcased in special Centennial show

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 8, 2017 | Arts, News

Pieces of artwork from about 40 artists with connections to Hinds Community College are expected to be submitted for the Centennial Art Show, slated to run Sept. 25-Oct. 27 in the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. Showcase artists include Bob Dunaway,...

Deaf student starts new career thanks to Hinds CC, KLLM Driving Academy

by | Sep 8, 2017 | News

RICHLAND – Byron Davis decided last year it was time for a change of life and career after years spent in low-paying jobs. What made his decision different from most was a challenge he’d been overcoming for years – but with the help of a partnership between Hinds...

Hinds CC Rankin Campus celebrates college Centennial

by Cathy Hayden | Sep 7, 2017 | News

The Rankin Campus will celebrate Hinds Community College’s 100 years of Community Inspired Service and nearly 35 years of Hinds being a part of the Rankin community with a meet-and-greet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 in the Muse Center. The public is invited. The...