Diplomas earned by 18 in Gateway to College program at Hinds CC Rankin Campus

by | Jun 8, 2017 | News

PEARL – For Laura Marie Barrett, being on a stage she once thought herself unworthy of her presence meant thanking a few people first. “I just want to say thank you so much to three wonderful women,” Barrett said, referring to the trio who have coordinated the Gateway...

Diplomas earned by 25 in Gateway to College program at Hinds CC Rankin Campus

by | Jun 9, 2016 | News

PEARL – Janie Kovach felt like an extra in the movie of her life when she began high school a few years ago. “It’s hard for those who need help to be noticed and for them to not be lost in the crowd,” Kovach said. “It’s very easy to be overlooked and to just hide in...

Seven graduates of Gateway program at Hinds CC honored

by | Jun 6, 2016 | News

VICKSBURG – Seven graduates of the Gateway to College program this past semester at Hinds Community College Vicksburg-Warren Campus were honored during a luncheon May 20. Receiving certificates of completion from Gateway coordinators were: Jacob Barrett, Warren...

Meeting on Gateway to College Program at Hinds CC set for March 29

by | Mar 22, 2016 | News

The Gateway to College Program on the Vicksburg-Warren Campus will hold an Informational Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 in the Annex Building, Room 23. Students must be currently enrolled in the Vicksburg Warren School District, must be at least 16 years of...

Hinds CC Gateway to College provides path to passion for high school students

by | Jun 5, 2015 | News

PEARL – Madison Nance smiled and celebrated with family and friends Thursday outside the Muse Center holding two symbols of pride and joy that came unexpectedly. “What’s gotten me through is my child,” Nance said, as seven-month-old Cooper nibbled at the corner of his...

Hinds CC Gateway to College high school program turns interests into career paths

by Cathy Hayden | Apr 15, 2015 | News

Colby Miller was losing interest in school and his grades reflected it, despite a zeal for all things tech. The same applied to Michael Harris, who yearned to emulate his father’s skills but just couldn’t make it happen in the classroom. Each might have dropped out of...

Hinds CC Rankin Campus high school programs tap new directors

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 11, 2014 | News

Current Hinds Community College employees Valerie Barton and Rebecca Tullos have changed positions at the Rankin Campus. Barton, formerly the director of the Gateway to College program, is replacing Eric Smith as the director of the Pearl/Rankin Career and Technical...

Hinds CC Gateway to College offers second chance at high school

by Cathy Hayden | Jun 5, 2014 | News

Annielyn Null got not only a second chance to graduate from high school, she racked up 21 hours of college credit in the process. Null was one of 31 Rankin County students who received high school diplomas from their home school through Hinds Community College’s...

Hinds CC Gateway to College high school program plans graduation

by Cathy Hayden | May 28, 2014 | News

Hinds Community College’s Gateway to College program will graduate 31 high school students in the second year of the program. The ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, in the Lecture Hall of George Wynne Hall on the Hinds Community College Rankin Campus in Pearl....

First ‘Gateway’ class graduates June 6

by Cathy Hayden | May 30, 2013 | News

A graduation ceremony for high school students in Hinds Community College’s Gateway to College program is 9 a.m., Thursday, June 6 in the Lecture Hall of George Wynne Hall on the Rankin Campus in Pearl.Gateway to College, which began in fall 2012, is a...