“The museum tells the history of the Utica Institute, founded in 1903 by William Holtzclaw as a place to educate Black citizens.”
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Pearl grandmother finds new career path
“You’re never too old to learn, but you have to know what you want to do.”
Montage Theater of Dance to present in February
“The Montage Theater of Dance at Hinds Community College will present “Hidden Figures: The Movement of Mathematics” for four shows in February.”
Complete 2 Compete program helps Brandon mom achieve goal
“I came back to school to set an example to my son that it’s never too late to complete something that you start.”
New Foundation chief puts students at center
“I really enjoy trying to help create opportunities for students to better themselves. What better way to do that than by creating scholarship opportunities for students who need them.”
M2M program helps students reshape college experience
“At a big university, you’re more of a number than an actual student. At Hinds, you’re a student with a name.”
Jones brothers keep family tradition of education at Hinds CC
“Basically, we are here trying to get some knowledge on the correct way to do things.”
Instruction at Utica Institute Museum gives new perspective on history
“It is so important for students to find and connect to their past and explore a positive narrative about local Black contributions to public education.”
Jackson man to graduate, get life back on track
“If all students had Mr. Hobson’s desire to learn and take lemons and make lemonade, the word dropout would cease to exist.”
Hinds CC launches Logging Equipment Operator Academy
“The program is funded by a $1.3 million Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant by the U.S. Department of Labor and Delta Regional Authority.”