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Starkville High’s Jones tapped as new head football coach at Hinds CC
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College has hired Christopher A. Jones, currently a state championship football coach at Starkville High School, as the new head football coach at Hinds, beginning in January. Jones has had a stellar career as a high school coach over 12...
Hinds CC Utica Campus previews campus, gives away scholarships
UTICA - Brandon Barnett of Vicksburg and Warren Central High School and Sasha Jordan of Hazlehurst and Hazlehurst High School each won a $500 Foundation Scholarship as a door...
Army veteran honors promise to mom at Hinds CC Dec. 12 graduation
RAYMOND – At age 62, Bruce Hopkins of Terry fulfilled a promise he made to his mother on her deathbed: to continue his college journey. Hopkins graduated from Hinds Community...
‘Hinds instilled confidence,’ graduation speaker says
RAYMOND – Attending Hinds Community College changed the life of Dhriti Dhingra, 19, of Olive Branch. On Dec. 11, she delivered the commencement address on behalf of classmates...
Hinds CC graduates Health Sciences students
RAYMOND – At age 40, Kenneth Tisdale achieved his dream of earning an Associate Degree in Nursing at one of four graduation ceremonies at Hinds Community College on Dec....
Hinds CC graduates first line worker class
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College graduated the first class of electrical line workers on Dec. 5 since beginning the program in August 2024. Fourteen students graduated from the...
Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients
UTICA – The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2024-2025 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Nov. 22 on the Utica Campus. The Hinds...
Continental Tire signs first Mechatronics Technician registered apprentices at Hinds CC
RAYMOND – Hinds Community College hosted a ceremony for Continental Tire to sign their first Mechatronics Technician registered apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week on...
Hinds CC Utica Campus crowns Mr. and Miss Utica 2024-25
UTICA – Mr. and Miss Utica were crowned in a coronation ceremony on the Utica Campus, Oct. 16, 2024. Miss Utica 2024-25 is sophomore Da’Jnea Antoine of Grenada. Crowned Mr. Utica...
Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients
The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2024-2025 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Sept. 20 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus....
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Hinds CC Fine Art and Graphic Design Students Receive Awards
The show and competition are open to first and second-year Fine Art and Graphic Art students who are currently enrolled.
Cooper Named Winner of Hinds CC Utica Campus Holtzclaw Award
Dr. Bobby Cooper received the 2024 Holtzclaw Award for his 45 years of dedication to his students.
Hinds CC announces 2023-2024 Hi-Steppers
No group in the U.S. has received more invitations to nationally televised bowl games, professional football games or national parades than the Hi-Steppers.
Musical theatre returns to Hinds CC
“This isn’t just the Lendon Players, every aspect of the department is contributing in some way, shape or form.”
Hinds CC art students win in state competition
The Raymond Campus Art Department selected 23 2-D works and five ceramics pieces for the show. Eight other community colleges participated in the 2023 MCCAIA.
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Hinds CC Maritime Center Achieves 2nd Excellence Rating
The dedicated facility along with the simulations will simulate a real-world experience that will help students prepare for a career as a mariner.
Hinds CC, Atmos partner for student internship program
The first intern under the new partnership is Hunter Holtsinger of Brandon who will spend the summer working at Atmos’ location in Jackson. He is a sophomore at Hinds studying Mechanical Engineering Technology.
McCulloch Scholarship recipient makes seamless return to school
PEARL – A few years ago, Jessica Hardwick decided that since her family had grown by one, it was time to similarly grow her opportunity to help support them. Enter Hinds Community College, and the third-semester nursing student at the college’s Rankin Campus has a...
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Allied health student continues life shaped by healthcare
“When I was about 2 ½ years old, my parents realized I couldn’t bend my left arm,” said Batte, 21, of Brandon. After initial consultation locally, Batte was taken to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis.
After false starts, fashion design paves road to New York
The fashion design major on the Utica Campus started her college experience unsure of what she wanted to do after college. A long journey led to her recent big break interning with a clothing line in New York.
Culinary program revives passion for cooking
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Memeh came to the United States at age 3 along with her family. Trouble at home landed her in a group home for children for a number of years, where she earned a GED and was provided a car. She enrolled at Hinds at 18, but was too lost on too many levels to succeed.
Serving the public a way of life for Rankin Campus nursing student
Protecting and serving the public has been a way of life for Matthew McCain for 12 years as a police officer in Flowood. Those ideals won’t change much in a new career he’s starting, thanks to Hinds Community College.
Clintonian takes advantage of program, internship opportunities
The former high school football player is concentrating on his career goals, not sports, as he takes heavy course loads to finish his credential in Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance program.
Activities at Hinds spur student to pursue goals
Faith Dillon first became interested in a career in teaching while volunteering at the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and at her church while in high school.