Andrew Jackson Boy Scout council honors Hinds CC President Muse

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 31, 2016 | News

[tweetable alt=””]Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award[/tweetable] by the Andrew Jackson Council of Boy Scouts of America at a dinner that raised a record $52,500 for the council. Muse has the...

Hinds CC Utica student named to 2016 HBCU All-Stars

by | Aug 26, 2016 | News

UTICA – Always a people person, Hinds CC Utica sophomore [tweetable alt=””]Sabrevian Davis can now count herself among a select group of high-achieving people[/tweetable] chosen by the nation’s highest office. Davis, a Raymond native, is among 73 students...

Hinds CC Utica Campus awarded nearly $400,000 to fortify math scores

by | Aug 23, 2016 | News

UTICA – [tweetable alt=””]Nearly $400,000 has been awarded to Hinds Community College Utica Campus[/tweetable] to fortify its already robust math and science program. The funding comes from the National Science Foundation and will support the Targeted...

Classes begin at Hinds CC Utica Campus

by | Aug 16, 2016 | News

UTICA – Fall classes have commenced at Hinds Community College Utica Campus, and administrators are pleased with the start of the new semester. “We are so eager to see our returning and new students! The first day of classes has gotten off to a tremendous start, and...

Classes begin for fall 2016 semester at Hinds CC Rankin Campus

by | Aug 16, 2016 | News

PEARL – Classes began Monday for fall 2016 at each of Hinds Community College’s six locations across central Mississippi, including the Rankin Campus. Late registration ends Friday, Aug. 19. Registration for online classes ends Sunday, Aug. 21. All students are asked...

Classes begin at Hinds CC amid heady plans for fresh, faces, older students

by | Aug 16, 2016 | News

RAYMOND – Megan Bergeron knew it was time to get back in school once she saw the cost of not having a job with health insurance benefits. “I’m here because I’ve realized the value of having it,” said Bergeron, 30, of Clinton, who will study Respiratory Care Technology...

Hinds CC alum Jeff Henderson wins gold at Summer Olympics

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 14, 2016 | News

[tweetable alt=””]Former Hinds Community College long jump standout Jeff Henderson won a gold medal [/tweetable]Saturday in the men’s long jump at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. His winning jump was 8.38M. Henderson competed Saturday, Aug. 13...

Hinds CC nursing, allied health graduates share stories

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 12, 2016 | News

Zachary Lilley of Florence couldn’t let his wife one-up him. Last year Ashley Lilley finished her Associate Degree in Nursing at Hinds Community College so this year it was Zach’s turn. “I’ve been an LPN (licensed practical nurse) for five years now,” said Lilley, 29,...

Hinds CC partnership with industry grows workforce on Mississippi River

by | Aug 11, 2016 | News, Workforce

VICKSBURG – Tossing a heavy, 12-foot mooring rope off a barge on the Mississippi River is a calling for some and simply a rough-sounding job for others. Chad Vickers and Garrett Williams each have trained to do this now, and, though they took different paths to the...

Hinds CC graduates more than 400 in summer ceremony

by | Aug 8, 2016 | News

PEARL — Cynthia Jones decision on what to study in college took a while, but her look on graduation day was all about speed. “Everything in my house is decorated cheetah,” Jones said, with her favorite animal print adorning her shoes and top of her...