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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

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

N’Kyah Kendrick of Jackson used her graduation speech to pay tribute to a former classmate who passed away from cancer. Kendrick received an Associate Degree in Nursing from Hinds Community College on May 13.

Hinds CC nursing grad pays tribute to deceased classmate in remarks

On a day of celebration for Hinds Community College nursing and allied health graduates, student commencement speaker N'Kyah Kendrick remembered a former classmate who didn't walk the stage Wednesday. Kendrick, who received an Associate Degree in Nurs...

May 13, 2026, 5:11pm EDT

Hinds Community College President Dr. Stephen Vacik, right, presents Marvin Moak, Hinds Community College Vice President of Facilities and Auxiliary Services, with Hinds’ highest honor – the 3E Award – Emphasis on Excellence and Enrichment – during Spring Employee Appreciation festivities on April 24. Moak, a Raymond resident, has worked for Hinds in various capacities since 2000.

Hinds CC Vice President Marvin Moak named 3E Award winner

Marvin Moak, Hinds Community College Vice President of Facilities and Auxiliary Services, received Hinds' highest honor - the 3E Award - Emphasis on Excellence and Enrichment - during Spring Employee Appreciation festivities on April 24. Surrounded by...

May 1, 2026, 1:40pm EDT

Hinds Community College President Emertus Dr. Vernon Clyde Muse died on April 15, 2026.

Media Advisory: Hinds CC-Raymond Campus to host Celebration of Life for Dr. Vernon Clyde Muse on Monday

A Celebration of Life for Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Vernon Clyde Muse will be held Monday, April 20, 2026, on the Raymond Campus at Cain-Cochran Hall. Dr. Muse, president of the college for 38 years, passed away on April 15. Desig...

Apr 19, 2026, 12:49pm EDT

Hinds CC President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse dies at 96

Hinds Community College President Emeritus Dr. Clyde Muse passed away on Wednesday, April 15 at age 96. Dr. Muse retired on June 30, 2020, after having served as president since July 1, 1978. Visitation is at 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Cain-...

Apr 15, 2026, 6:06pm EDT

Hinds CC President Dr. Stephen Vacik speaks to the crowd attending the groundbreaking for The Commons on the Rankin Campus on March 16. Dr. Vacik called the project a monumental step for the community and the campus.

Hinds CC breaks ground on Rankin Campus residence hall

Hinds Community College broke ground Monday (March 16) on its first Rankin Campus residence hall, The Commons, with an eye on transforming the student experience as the college expands health sciences offerings to support the region's healthcare workfo...

Mar 18, 2026, 12:08pm 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.