by Cathy Hayden | Aug 10, 2020 | Campus News, Graduation, News
Because of social distancing restrictions with the COVID-19 pandemic, Hinds Community College was unable to have traditional ceremonies inside. The spring and summer ceremonies were combined and turned into a drive-through event, over three days at Eagle Ridge...
by Cathy Hayden | Aug 6, 2020 | Campus News, Graduation, News, Nursing Allied Health Center
Kamen Wells of Vicksburg graduated from Hinds Community College on July 29, driving in a car under a partly cloudy summer sky instead of walking across an auditorium stage. He was among more than 600 students who participated in a drive-through graduation ceremony...
by Cathy Hayden | Jul 27, 2020 | News
Hinds Community College is offering help for current and new students whose college education has been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.The Hinds CARES Grant program will award $500 to 2,000 students on a first-come, first-served basis to help with fall...
by | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Nursing Allied Health Center
JACKSON – It wasn’t too long ago that Dr. Natalie McKee took part in classroom exercises that resembled the current reality for nursing instructors and the healthcare community as a whole. “My specialty is public health nursing,” said McKee, who finished up her third...
by | Jun 2, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College has selected members of the Hi-Steppers precision dance team for 2020-21. Returning members include captains April Lee, of Raymond, and Natalie Clanton, of Vicksburg; Merritt Bynum and Courtney Cummins, both of Brandon; and Allyson...
by | May 22, 2020 | Jackson Campus, News
RAYMOND – Attending Hinds Community College means never having to go it alone – something Sarrah Bell will carry with her to the next level of her college life. “My experience at Hinds was wonderful,” Bell said. “I was scared to start college without any friends from...
by | May 15, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus
RAYMOND – Decisions about life after high school can be quite intimidating, like Ashlee Sowell found out when she was in that position. “I chose Hinds because I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life,” Sowell said. “And it was a good way to get the basic...
by | May 13, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus
RAYMOND – Goals have always played a part in Tarlys Smith’s school life, in one form or another. Initially, Smith, of Jackson, chose Hinds to because he wanted to continue his education and play soccer. “I had a good bit of offers, but the school that I had offer from...
by | May 8, 2020 | News, Rankin Campus
PEARL – It’s the lifetime friendships Lona Perrett has made at Hinds Community College that have helped make her time as a student most enjoyable. “My experience with Hinds has been life-changing,” said Perrett, of Pelahatchie, a student at the Rankin...
by | May 6, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus
RAYMOND – Mobile, versatile technology has become a necessity for students at Hinds Community College as classes remain online exclusively during the coronavirus crisis. For female students who often juggle school and life, help to access that technology has arrived...