Hinds Community College’s Honors Institute presented 23 students with awards of excellence for the 2020-21 academic term. Each named a faculty mentor, who received a certificate as an Honored Faculty Member during a ceremony April 21.

Honors Scholars carry 12 or more honors hours and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better, take two Honors Forum classes and have at least 20 hours of community service.

Distinguished Honors Scholars carry 18 or more honors hours and have two semesters in the Leadership Program. They must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or better, take three to four Honors Forum classes and have at least 30 hours of community service.