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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 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

The Hinds Community College "H" was installed on the school's new Health Sciences Complex using a crane on Aug. 5, 2026, just in time for the start of classes on Aug. 10. The building will be dedicated on Oct. 7. It is the largest construction project ever taken on by the college.

Hinds Community College "H" installed on new Health Sciences Complex

A 100-foot crane lifted a white and maroon, 12-foot-tall Hinds Community College "H" about 58 feet in the air Thursday as crews worked to install signage on the exterior of the new Rankin Campus Health Sciences Complex (HSC). The installation by Budge...

Aug 7, 2026, 2:25pm EDT

All 2026 summer graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography program at Hinds CC passed their board exams and secured jobs starting at $48.50 an hour. Recently retired Department Chair Lesa Wilson said it was the best class she can remember in her 19-year tenure.

Hinds CC Nursing and Allied Health graduates launch into well-paying professions

Heath DePriest of Raymond proudly held the plaque recognizing him as an outstanding Hinds Community College paramedic student following a July 22 pinning ceremony that launched he and 80 others from student to health professional. It was the 34-year-o...

Aug 4, 2026, 4:20pm EDT

Hinds CC and Jackson State partner to provide Air Force ROTC program

A partnership between Hinds Community College and Jackson State University (JSU) provides Hinds students with a path to earn a degree and a potential career in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. By enrolling in JSU's Air Force Reserve Officer Training...

Jul 21, 2026, 1:46pm EDT

Hinds CC hosts Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. program

Hinds Community College's Utica Campus is hosting the Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR (Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results) HBCU Scholars Program this week, bringing high-achieving, rising-high school seniors to the historic campus for leader...

Jul 13, 2026, 5:43pm EDT

Angela Hasty of Vicksburg is the first person in her immediate family to graduate from college – earning an associate’s degree on May 14 from Hinds Community College. She said one of her goals after overcoming addiction five years ago was to continue her education after dropping out of college 30 years ago. She plans to pursue a degree in hospital administration at Jackson State University.

First generation college student earns Hinds CC degree after long struggle with substance use

Fifty-two-year-old Angela Hasty walked across the stage at Muse Center all smiles, but, behind the happy face, she was nervous. The Vicksburg woman said she dropped out of college 30 years, living a rough life driven by drug addiction. After she got s...

May 19, 2026, 10:41am 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.