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‘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 for the 2 p.m. ceremony. “When I first set foot on this campus, I was shy and hesitant,...
Historical marker documents significance of Utica Campus
Above: Unveiling the new Utica Campus historic marker near the iconic Bell Tower on March 23 were, from left, Brother Rogers, representing the Mississippi Department of Archives...
PTK Scholar Receives Oberndorf Scholarship
Hinds Community College student Elizabeth Moss of Waynesboro has been named a Fall 2022 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholar by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She has...
Jackson Campus inducts spring 2023 PTK members
The Alpha Zeta Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Jackson Campus held a ceremony March 31 to induct members for the Spring 2023 semester. Newly...
Hinds CC awards top prizes in Literary Festival
Above Pictured are, from left, Hinds employees Carmen Abston and Betsy Martin; first place essay winner Dylan Davis of East Rankin Academy; first place poetry winner Hannah...
Raymond campus PTK inducts new members
Above: Karoline Martin (front row, from left), Aubree Ainsworth, and Emily May; second row, Quanya O'Neil, Emma Harper, Alison Ragoyta, and Shaylyne Buchanan-Mabus; back row,...
Hinds CARES Day sheds light on area charities
Above: Seen here in shades are Tracy Thigpen (from left), Patricia Gunn, Therossia Robinson, Ruby McFarland, Tracy Duncan, Jasymin Shepherd, and Mindy Stevens.After three years,...
Nursing Allied Health Center inducts spring 2023 PTK members
The Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Hinds Community College’s Nursing/Allied Health Center inducted new members on March 24 for the Spring 2023 semester. Newly...
Rankin Campus PTK inducts spring 2023 members
The Alpha Omicron Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Hinds Community College Rankin campus has inducted its new members for spring 2023. They are, front from left:...
Hinds, USM sign Honors transfer agreement
Above, from left, USM Provost Dr. Gordon Cannon; USM Honors College Dean Dr. Sabine Heinhorst; USM President Dr. Joe Paul; Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik;...
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Hinds CC alumnus has photography exhibit at Raymond Campus
Hinds Community College alumnus Dr. Dana Moody, professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the Department of Interior Architecture and Design, will have an exhibit in the Marie Hull Art Gallery on the Raymond Campus. Her exhibit, “Havana: Behind the...
Hinds CC band students, Hi-Steppers move in for start of Aug. 17 classes
Hinds Community College band members and Hi-Steppers moved into residence halls early to participate in band camp. The Hi-Steppers, which perform with the Eagles band for halftime shows and other special events, are one of the oldest precision dance teams in the...
Hinds CC assistant band director Mapes stays on state touring artist list
RAYMOND – The Hinds CC band’s top assistant will remain the group’s resident artist with the state. Randy K. Mapes, of Clinton, has been approved by the Mississippi Arts Commission for renewed listing on the Mississippi Touring Artist Roster. Mapes, who began at Hinds...
Hinds CC helps Farr dance her way to Mrs. Mississippi title
Note: The following story appears in the winter issue of Hindsight alumni magazine. For more information about the Hinds Alumni Association, see the website. To apply for a Hinds Community College Foundation scholarship, go to the Admissions tab on college web site...
Hinds CC caps off yearlong Centennial celebration with gala, festive entertainment
PEARL – A festive night of entertainment and fond memories Nov. 4 helped culminate the yearlong celebration of Hinds Community College’s Centennial. Hosted by Gov. and Mrs. Phil Bryant, the event at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus showcased the best of the...
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Hinds CC MI-BEST program focus of hearing before lawmakers
JACKSON – Napoleon Miller spent his childhood as a ward of the state of Mississippi, bouncing from home to home and school to school. “I grew up in Mississippi’s foster care system,” Miller said. “I decided to stop going to high school and started Job Corps. When I...
Hinds CC to play vital role in career-readiness initiative launched Wednesday
JACKSON – Three counties in the Hinds Community College district have joined a growing list of communities in Mississippi working to be recognized as a job-ready workforce. At least 100 employers each in Hinds, Warren and Rankin counties must agree to begin...
Grads of workforce development programs shine bright on big day
PEARL -- Just two years ago, Ronald Humes had dropped out of high school and was seemingly out of options. Today, he has credential and a job offer in hand – and he feels on top of his world. “It’s really a dream come true right now,” said Humes, of Vicksburg, among...
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