Hinds CC helps student realize potential, start on career path

by | May 13, 2019 | News

PEARL – Zach Crandell was among the millions of working adults with a job, but not necessarily a career. After a series of events both academic and spiritual, the 35-year-old Terry father of four is on his way to a credential and a career in Electrical Engineering...

Hinds CC announces speakers for spring graduation ceremonies

by | Apr 22, 2019 | News

RAYMOND – The Muse Center at Hinds Community College Rankin Campus will have four spring graduation ceremonies for spring 2019, starting Wednesday, May 15 and continuing through Saturday, May 18. Dr. Libby Mahaffey, dean for Nursing and Allied Health programs, will...

Hinds CC academic, technical graduates thrived upon return to school

by | Dec 17, 2018 | Campus News

PEARL – Kiana Sanders already had a degree in psychology from Jackson State University when she faced a crossroads in life. “I had started in the nursing program, then became pregnant with my daughter, Jade,” said Sanders, a third-generation Hinds graduate. Her late...

Hinds Community College graduation photos

by Cathy Hayden | Dec 17, 2018 | Campus News

On Dec. 13 during three ceremonies, Hinds Community College awarded 1,337 degrees or certificates to 912 graduates, with some graduates receiving more than one credential. Of the 912 fall graduates, 182 achieved cum laude, 3.2 to 3.59 grade point average; 112 achieved...

Hinds CC graduates 900 plus in three Dec 13 ceremonies

by Cathy Hayden | Dec 17, 2018 | Campus News

PEARL– Brandie Schommer’s degree was a family project, according to her husband. Schommer, 35, of Madison graduated from Hinds Community College on Thursday, Dec. 13 with a degree in practical nursing. She already had a Hinds degree from 2006 in surgical technology....

Hinds CC fall graduates plan unique career fields

by | Dec 10, 2018 | News

RAYMOND – Going off the beaten path when choosing a career came easy for several Hinds Community College students graduating this semester. Bryce Still, of Brandon, knew the importance of a college degree but needed some time to see where his passion could do the most...

Hinds CC announces speaker for fall graduation

by | Nov 28, 2018 | News

RAYMOND – Fall graduation ceremonies are set for Dec. 13 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus as students earn credentials from Hinds Community College. The college will confer 1,275 credentials to 885 students set to graduate in three ceremonies. All nursing and...

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...

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...