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U.S. Congressman Michael Guest, spoke at the grand opening of the Hinds CC Health Sciences Complex on Oct. 7, 2026. He attended college on the Rankin Campus in the mid-1980s and said the facility will mean better health care for all Mississippians through Hinds CC graduates.

Hinds CC Dedicates New $64 Million Health Sciences Complex on Rankin Campus

Hinds Community College officially dedicated its new Health Sciences Complex Oct. 7 on the Rankin Campus in Pearl. The event celebrated the completion and opening of the college's new flagship facility for training the region's nursing and allied healt...

Oct 7, 2026, 2:40pm EDT

Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik and Hinds County School District Superintendent Mitchell Shears on March 30, 2026 sign a partnership agreement to kick off Early College Academy in the fall on the Hinds CC Utica Campus. The new program will provide up to 100 high schoolers from Terry High School and Raymond High School with a faster path to a postsecondary education and workforce readiness.

Hinds CC - HCSD partner to open Early College Academy in Utica in the fall

Hinds Community College and Hinds County School District (HCSD) have established an Early College Academy on the college's Utica campus that will provide high schoolers with a faster path to a postsecondary education and workforce readiness. The acade...

Mar 31, 2026, 4:00pm EDT

Hinds Community College Closed on Monday

All Hinds Community College locations will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26. Employees and instruction will be virtual. Staff and students are asked to check the Hinds website, https://www.hindscc.edu/, social media and college email for updates. With...

Jan 24, 2026, 4:50pm EST

Lauren Haynes of Byram, center, is the recipient of the Robert & Gwendolyn Strong Endowed Scholarship. She is with Gwendolyn Strong of Clinton and Jenice Strong Tate of Terry.

Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients

The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2025-2026 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Nov. 20 at the Utica Campus. Among those recognized were: - Lauren Haynes of Byram, recipient of the Robert & Gwendolyn St...

Dec 5, 2025, 10:16am EST

Hinds Community College student Camirin Wilson of Tchula is an operations intern with Atmos Energy as part of a college-industry partnership to provide students with the education and skills necessary to meet today’s workforce needs.

Hinds CC - Atmos partnership provides education and skills for in-demand jobs

Jobs requiring education and training that fall between a high school diploma and a four-year degree are the backbone of the Mississippi economy, yet too few workers are on a path to acquire the skills needed to fill in-demand jobs. Hinds Community Co...

Jul 23, 2025, 2:26pm EDT

Hinds CC Dedicates New $64 Million Health Sciences Complex on Oct. 7

Please join Hinds Community College as we commemorate the opening of the new Health Sciences Complex and celebrate an exciting new chapter in healthcare education on Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. on the Rankin Campus. This milestone event celebrates the openin...

Oct 6, 2026, 2:25pm EDT

Hinds CC Grand Opening of Health Sciences Complex on Oct. 7

Please join Hinds Community College as we commemorate the opening of the new Health Sciences Complex and celebrate an exciting new chapter in healthcare education on Oct. 7. This milestone event celebrates the opening of a state-of-the-art facility de...

Oct 2, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Dr. Mark Jimerson of Starkville, Miss., has been selected as the Hinds Community College 2026 Young Alumnus of the Year he currently serves as Assistant Director of Online Admissions and Enrollment at Mississippi State University.

Hinds Community College announces 2026 Alumni of the Year and Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Hinds Community College has announced its prestigious honorees for the 2026 Alumnus of the Year, Young Alumnus of the Year, Alumni Service Award and Sports Hall of Fame class. These distinguished individuals and organizations represent a legacy of exce...

Sep 24, 2026, 6:04pm EDT

Hinds Community College mechatronics student Charles Phillips of Brandon is one of only 200 two-year college students nationwide to be named Chime Scholars.

Hinds CC student named national Chime Scholar

Charles Phillips, a Hinds Community College-Rankin Campus mechatronics student, has been named a 2026 Chime Scholar. Phillips, of Brandon, joins a select group of 200 students nationwide recognized for academic achievement and dedication to career-focu...

Sep 1, 2026, 11:15am EDT

Hinds Community College - Raymond Campus freshman Lexi Prestridge, 18, of Wesson, between classes on the first day of school, Aug. 10, 2026.. She chose to attend Hinds for its respiratory therapy pathway.

Hinds CC opens new $64 million Health Sciences Complex on first day of classes

For Clinton native Michael Hughes, the first day of classes at Hinds Community College was more than just the start of the fall semester. Monday marked the beginning of his journey into the nursing profession at the college's new state-of-the-art Healt...

Aug 10, 2026, 7:00pm EDT

About Hinds Community College

With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.

Our Mission: Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.