The Jackson native and 1963 Lanier High School graduate had returned to school about five years ago to work on a college degree he’d long thought about, but just hadn’t finished.
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“It’s been crazy getting here,” he said. “But after 31 years in the making, it’s special.”
Former coach inducted into state sports hall Of fame
Her record of service is 42 years and counting, as she continues to serve as a part-time instructor in the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.
Student, part-time employee selected for tech event
“Being chosen for something like this makes me feel that my hard work is paying off as I’ve been attending Hinds as a full-time student and working part-time in the Student Services area on the Raymond campus since last summer,”
Activities kept graduate busy, connected at Hinds
Ashby is among three student speakers in as many ceremonies May 12 inside the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus.
Campus involvement helps student grow, achieve
“I was one of seven kids growing up, so I’ve always been around them,” she said. “I love seeing those little ‘a-ha’ moments when they figure something out and get interested in learning. I was homeschooled and helped my mom teach my siblings.
Hinds helps allied health student on career path
Bolton has attended Hinds on three scholarships and is president of the Alpha Iota Kappa chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at the Jackson Campus-Nursing/Allied Health Center.
Aviation students climb aboard, tour Black Hawk copter
“I’ve always been a mechanic, but I’d love to learn more about these,” Barrett said. “So I thought I’d ‘go big’ and attend the program here.”
Burchfield was named the Teacher of the Year
She “encourages her students to try new things, form ideas that challenge them and use collaboration to gain new perspectives.”
Employment opportunities abound at job fair
“Our goal is to provide students a way to connect with businesses in the same place they attend classes,” Allen said. “Currently, there are more jobs available than people to fill them and the opportunity for motivated students is at an all-time high.