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Courtney Bullock
  • Class of 2015
  • Florence, MS

Courtney Bullock named Hinds Community College Spring 2015 graduate

2015 Jun 22

Nearly 1,200 students graduated on May 14, 15 and 17 at a record-setting eight spring ceremonies at Hinds Community College's Raymond Campus and on the Utica Campus. The graduates earned more than 1,500 credentials including career and technical certificates as well as associate degrees.

"I'm pleased that these graduates chose to come to Hinds Community College, trusting in us to provide them with the quality education that they have received. Many of these graduates came to us with all different levels of education and backgrounds," said Hinds President Dr. Clyde Muse.

"Quality instruction has always been the foundation of Hinds Community College. That's what we're noted for. And you know in today's society there's not anything more important than an education. An education today helps individuals get their jobs, jobs that pay a living wage," Muse said.

Of the total number of graduates, 73 graduated summa cum laude, which is a perfect 4.0 grade point average; 151 graduated magna cum laude, which is a 3.60 to 3.99 grade point average and 238 graduated cum laude, which is a 3.20 to 3.59 grade point average.

The college granted associate in arts (AA) degrees, associate in applied science (AAS) degrees, career certificates (CC) and technical certificates (TC). Some students earned multiple credentials.

Among those who graduated was Courtney Bullock of Florence, who received the AAS credential.