Classes begin at Hinds amid excitement for fresh faces, older students

by | Aug 17, 2015 | News

In a previous routine, Patricia Martin used to take a load off by pulling a latch on the heavy doors of an 18-wheeler. Those were fairly heavy and involved cross-country driving. Now, she simply stops in the Eagle’s Nest student lounge on the Raymond Campus to take a...

Hinds CC band students, Hi-Steppers move in for start of Aug. 17 classes

by Cathy Hayden | Aug 4, 2015 | Dance, Music, News

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 graduates nursing/allied health students

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 31, 2015 | News

  Stephen Donnell, 47, of Brandon went from having his own trucking business to becoming a nurse. He graduated from Hinds Community College on July 30 with an Associate Degree in Nursing and has a job lined up at the Veteran’s Administration in Jackson. “I always...

Helping hands of healthcare lead to career paths for Hinds CC summer graduates

by | Jul 30, 2015 | News

PEARL – A typical 7-year-old girl would have been discovering coloring books and learning her “times tables” in school. Instead, Brittany Thompson had the added challenge of managing Type I diabetes. Having earned what she needs to enter nursing school, the Utica...

Hinds CC nursing/allied health graduates

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 30, 2015 | News

Hinds Community College graduated 302 students at two ceremonies on Thursday, July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Hinds Community College conferred 443 degrees and certificates. Some graduates received more than one credential. Of the total number of...

Hinds CC hosts two summer graduation ceremonies at Rankin Campus

by Cathy Hayden | Jul 29, 2015 | News

Hinds Community College is conferring 443 degrees and certificates to 304 graduates in two graduation ceremonies Thursday, July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Of the total number of graduates, 23 are graduating summa cum laude, which is a perfect 4.0...

Retired Hinds CC VP Powell honored by Rankin County board

by | Jul 29, 2015 | News

RAYMOND – The Rankin County Board of Supervisors has honored the contributions of retired Hinds Community College Vice President Dr. Sue Powell, who worked at Hinds for 20 years. She now lives in Tupelo. Powell retired on June 30 as vice president for the Rankin and...

Hinds CC assistant band director Mapes stays on state touring artist list

by | Jul 13, 2015 | Music, News

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...

New scholarship program at Hinds CC rewards top achievers in high school

by | Jul 9, 2015 | News

RAYMOND – Eligible high school seniors in five counties may take advantage of a new scholarship program at Hinds Community College for 2015-16. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian Scholarship offers full tuition to first-time college freshmen who have earned diplomas...

Hinds CC announces speakers for summer graduation ceremony

by | Jul 8, 2015 | News

RAYMOND – Summer graduation ceremonies are set for July 30 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus as students earn associate’s degrees from Hinds Community College. All nursing and allied health graduates will receive their degrees at 10 a.m., with commencement for...