by Danny Barrett Jr. | Apr 6, 2020 | Feature, Jackson Campus, News
JACKSON – Ebony Yarbor got her career and health back on track with the help of Hinds Community College. “I was facing a future of obesity and diabetes, so I decided it was time to learn how to cook better for myself and my two daughters,” said Yarbor, 38, a Belzoni...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Apr 3, 2020 | News, Rankin Campus, Scholarships
RAYMOND – Winners of the Rankin Literary Festival in three categories of creative achievement were: First place, short stories, “Nightmare” by Evelin Joanny Aguilar, Pearl High School, 10th grade Second place, short stories, “A Small Envelope” by Cullen Anthony Hill,...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Apr 1, 2020 | News
RAYMOND – Registration for classes at Hinds Community College for the summer and fall semesters begins on April 7 for currently enrolled students and April 13 for prospective students. Classes, registration and advising have transitioned to online in response to the...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Mar 25, 2020 | News, Rankin Campus
PEARL – Jordan T. Hariel, of Brandon, a student at Hinds Community College Rankin Campus, has received one of two STEM scholarships from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and Phi Theta Kappa, a $2,250 award. This scholarship is awarded to Phi Theta Kappa members in...
by Cathy Hayden | Mar 15, 2020 | Campus News, News
As concerns surrounding COVID-19 continue to escalate, Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse announced on Sunday, March 15 that the college will close all six campuses for faculty and staff through March 20. The college on Friday, March 13 had already...
by Cathy Hayden | Mar 13, 2020 | News
Hinds Community College students who take courses on one of the six campuses will have another week for spring break as instructors return to work on Monday, March 16. Online classes will continue as scheduled. These are among the measures being taken as Hinds...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Mar 12, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus, Scholarships
RAYMOND – Maria Serratos, of Clinton, a student at Hinds Community College Raymond Campus, has been named a 2020 New Century Transfer Scholar and will receive a $2,250 scholarship. New Century Transfer Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplishments,...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Mar 9, 2020 | News, Nursing Allied Health Center
JACKSON – Anna Schell, of Brandon, is building her skills one precise move at a time. A trained martial arts instructor, Schell is now looking to a healthcare career to round out her resume’. “I’m looking at being a physical therapist assistant and continue to help...
by Cathy Hayden | Mar 6, 2020 | Campus News, News, Student Life and Campus Events
Kaley McGuffee of Utica was named Most Beautiful in Hinds Community College’s annual Eagle Beauty Revue pageant on March 5 on the Raymond Campus. Selected as beauties were Katelyn Foster of Florence, Emily Gray of Vicksburg, Daeyona Owens of Jackson and Brianna Shaw...
by Danny Barrett Jr. | Mar 4, 2020 | News, Raymond Campus
RAYMOND – High school juniors and seniors considering careers in agriculture got a firsthand look Feb. 28 at technology that’s shaping jobs that determine which crops to plant and the quality of the average steak dinner, among others. Ag Expo 2020 at the T.H. Kendall...