Hinds Community College graduated 302 students at two ceremonies on Thursday, July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Hinds Community College conferred 443 degrees and certificates. Some graduates received more than one credential.

Of the total number of graduates, 23 are graduating summa cum laude, which is a perfect 4.0 grade point average; 42 are graduating magna cum laude,  which is a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average and 73 are graduating cum laude, which is a 3.20 to 3.59 grade point average.

Nursing and allied health graduates participated in a ceremony at 10 a.m. For more information see www.hindscc.edu.

eceiving degrees as paramedics from Hinds Community College on July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus were, from left, Curtis Bunch, Stephanie Jackson of Jackson, Andrew Nguyen of Flowood, Nahgee Sahleen Yeroozedek of Braxon and Stephen Anthony Brown of Clinton.

Receiving degrees as paramedics from Hinds Community College on July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus were, from left, Curtis Bunch, Stephanie Jackson of Jackson, Andrew Nguyen of Flowood, Nahgee Sahleen Yeroozedek of Braxon and Stephen Anthony Brown of Clinton.

Elizabeth Jordan Dodson of Ridgeland gets ready to receive a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Elizabeth Jordan Dodson of Ridgeland gets ready to receive a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Jessica Shows of Clinton received a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Jessica Shows of Clinton received a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

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Victoria Scott of Vicksburg received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Victoria Scott of Vicksburg received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Stephanie Dunn of Madison received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Stephanie Dunn of Madison received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Kimberly Woods, 47, of Yazoo City received an Associate Degree in Nursing on July 30 from Hinds Community College. A cardiology nurse at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Woods has been a practical nurse for 17 years. “I just wanted to advance my degree and get more opportunities,” she said.

Kimberly Woods, 47, of Yazoo City received an Associate Degree in Nursing on July 30 from Hinds Community College. A cardiology nurse at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Woods has been a practical nurse for 17 years. “I just wanted to advance my degree and get more opportunities,” she said.

Joseph Stephen Donnell Jr. of Brandon, left, and Lindsey Lynn of Vicksburg received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Joseph Stephen Donnell Jr. of Brandon, left, and Lindsey Lynn of Vicksburg received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30 in a summer ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Hinds Community College Dental Assisting graduates said "we're done" at the July 30 graduation ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

Hinds Community College Dental Assisting graduates said “we’re done” at the July 30 graduation ceremony at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

The speaker for the nursing and allied health graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College on July 30 was Dr. Bryan Lantrip. Flanking him are, left, Christie Bokros, assistant dean for allied health programs, and, right, Dr. Libby Mahaffey, dean for nursing and allied health programs.

The speaker for the nursing and allied health graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College on July 30 was Dr. Bryan Lantrip. Flanking him are, left, Christie Bokros, assistant dean for allied health programs, and, right, Dr. Libby Mahaffey, dean for nursing and allied health programs.

The speaker for the nursing and allied health graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College on July 30 was Dr. Bryan Lantrip. Flanking him are, left, Christie Bokros, assistant dean for allied health programs, and, right, Dr. Libby Mahaffey, dean for nursing and allied health programs.

The speaker for the nursing and allied health graduation ceremony at Hinds Community College on July 30 was Dr. Bryan Lantrip. Flanking him are, left, Christie Bokros, assistant dean for allied health programs, and, right, Dr. Libby Mahaffey, dean for nursing and allied health programs.

Rev. Darren Miley, pastor of Pinelake Church in Brandon, left, and Dr. Norman Session, Hinds Community College vice president for the Rankin Campus and Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center

Rev. Darren Miley, pastor of Pinelake Church in Brandon, left, and Dr. Norman Session, Hinds Community College vice president for the Rankin Campus and Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center

Priscilla Burks, Hinds Community College, district director of Practical Nursing, left,  Valeria Winston, program chair, Dental Assisting Technology.

Priscilla Burks, Hinds Community College, district director of Practical Nursing, left,
Valeria Winston, program chair, Dental Assisting Technology.

New retiree Hinds Community College George Thrash of Raymond was the grand marshal and mace bearer for the July 30 graduation ceremonies at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

New retiree Hinds Community College George Thrash of Raymond was the grand marshal and mace bearer for the July 30 graduation ceremonies at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.

David Thames of Brandon received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30. He is holding daughter Hartlee, 20 months.

David Thames of Brandon received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30. He is holding daughter Hartlee, 20 months.

Kerry Robinson of Ridgeland received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30. With her is her one-year-old son Jett.

Kerry Robinson of Ridgeland received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on July 30. With her is her one-year-old son Jett.

Cherrie Wells, left, surprised her cousin Danielle Cross of Clinton for her graduation from Hinds Community College on July 30 with a degree in dental assisting.

Cherrie Wells, left, surprised her cousin Danielle Cross of Clinton for her graduation from Hinds Community College on July 30 with a degree in dental assisting.

Megan Frith of Delhi, La., attended the Vicksburg-Warren Campus of Hinds Community College to work on her practical nursing degree. Despite giving birth to three-month-old Hadley, she was able to graduate on July 30.

Megan Frith of Delhi, La., attended the Vicksburg-Warren Campus of Hinds Community College to work on her practical nursing degree. Despite giving birth to three-month-old Hadley, she was able to graduate on July 30.

Calmesha Williams of Vaughn celebrates her July 30 graduation from Hinds Community College with a dental assisting degree with family members including cousin Trayriah Young.

Calmesha Williams of Vaughn celebrates her July 30 graduation from Hinds Community College with a dental assisting degree with family members including cousin Trayriah Young.