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,...
JACKSON – A stellar career for Becky Tustain teaching aspiring nurses in Hinds’ Associate Degree Nursing program began with just a small request of her husband. “When I came here in 1975, I asked my family for two years to go to school,” she said. “I didn’t think I...
[tweetable alt=””]Hinds CC is graduating nearly 1,200 over the three days of ceremonies[/tweetable], with more than 800 participating in one of the ceremonies. Those graduates will receive more than 1,500 certificates and degrees since some graduates will...
Michael Bryant and his daughter Mary Kathryn were dressed just alike in cap and gown and standing next to each other in the graduation line Thursday at Hinds Community College to receive their degrees in Health Care Assisting. [tweetable alt=””]Nursing and...
Ke’Andrea Ringold wants to take advantage of her interest in science and turn it into a career in the medical field. “It’ll be an opportunity to get out there and start helping other people,” Ringold said, checking out information on the college’s 13-health-related...
It’s been a long road to college for some students attending Hinds Community College this semester. “I was raised in Portland, Ore., but my mom’s family is from here,” said Lakosher Robinson as she shopped for small necessities like pens and flash drives at the...
Kimberly Arnold of Jackson finished her Associate Degree in Nursing at Hinds Community College at age 40. With the support of her family, she was able to achieve her long-held dream. She finished college the first time in 1998. “Coming back to school was a challenge...
Sharita Williams, who owns a beauty shop in Franklin County, had always wanted to go back to school. Her daughter, Taylor, a senior at Franklin County High School, is interested in becoming a nurse. Together, they plan to achieve both goals at Hinds Community College....
RAYMOND – The Hinds Community College Nursing & Allied Health Showcase is set for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Nursing/Allied Health Center in Jackson. Prospective students and others will get a chance to tour the campus’ learning labs, speak with...
In a previous routine, Patricia Martin used to take a load off by pulling a latch on the heavy doors of an 18-wheeler. Those were fairly heavy and involved cross-country driving. Now, she simply stops in the Eagle’s Nest student lounge on the Raymond Campus to take a...
