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Hinds CC nursing student awarded annual McCulloch Scholarship
RAYMOND – Unlike a lot of students in Hinds Community College’s nursing program, N’kyah Kendrick of Jackson doesn’t have a family legacy as inspiration for a medical career. Instead, it was the lack of knowledge in her family that inspired her to begin her studies...
‘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 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...
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....
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....
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 announces 2024 homecoming queen
From left, the 2023 Homecoming Queen Tyra Bridges of Vicksburg, the 2024 Queen’s Escort Taylor Johnson, the 2024 Homecoming Queen Destiny Young of Raymond and Hinds President Dr....
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 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...
Rankin Campus hosts Preview Day, awards scholarships
PEARL – Local high school students as well as adults visited Hinds Community College’s Rankin Campus Nov. 8 to learn about programs offered and get a brief tour of the campus.Two...
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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 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.
Fine Arts Day offers glimpse into programs
“We are the only community college in the state that offers every discipline in fine arts curriculum”
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.
Fine Arts Day offers glimpse into programs
“We are the only community college in the state that offers every discipline in fine arts curriculum”
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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...
Electro-Mechanical students show skills in hands-on lesson
The combined ingenuity of six Electro-Mechanical Technology classes was on display this past semester as students demonstrated a mobile pumping station at McKenzie Pond on the Raymond Campus. A motor control apparatus was connected to a generator-powered mobile power...
Pearl WIN Job Center opens officially at Hinds CC Rankin Campus
PEARL – Job seekers in Pearl and surrounding communities in and around Rankin County can now seek employment plus a whole lot more at the newly-opened WIN Job Center on the grounds of Hinds Community College Rankin Campus. College officials and others representing...
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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.
Alum returns to classes to get fit for career change
Earning a living while feeding a passion on the side worked out just fine for Robert (Donnie) Cain until parts of his world began to change.
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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.