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Media Advisory: Hinds CC to break ground on Rankin Campus 'The Commons' today

Hinds Community College takes another step forward in the expansion of its Rankin Campus with the addition of The Commons, which will have a residence hall, dining facility and wellness center and allow for the potential future addition of a college vo...

Mar 16, 2026, 9:24am EDT

Hinds CC to break ground on Rankin Campus 'The Commons'

Hinds Community College takes another step forward in the expansion of the Rankin Campus with the addition of The Commons, which will have a residence hall, dining facility and wellness center and allow for the potential future addition of a college vo...

Mar 12, 2026, 9:00am EDT

Hinds Community College student Campbell McCoy of Vicksburg was named the 2026 spring SOAR Award winner during the Feb. 19, 2026, Student Awards of Distinction ceremony on the Raymond Campus. McCoy, with Hinds President Stephen Vacik, was selected for the college's top honor by the executive leadership team from six finalists.

Hinds CC spring SOAR winner named, honors students recognized

High-achieving Hinds Community College students were recently recognized at the Student Awards of Distinction ceremony. Campbell McCoy of Vicksburg was named 2026 spring SOAR Award winner during the Feb. 19 ceremony. McCoy, one of six finalists for th...

Mar 3, 2026, 1:15pm EST

Two Hinds CC students arrested on auto burglary charges, firearms discovered

Raymond Police recovered firearms and other stolen property on Friday while executing search and arrest warrants in Hinds Community College residence hall rooms. Police believe the weapons and other property were stolen during multiple auto burglaries ...

Feb 6, 2026, 10:24pm EST

Hinds CC Vicksburg Campus closed Wednesday, WIN Job Center on Vicksburg Campus to re-open Wednesday

Jan 27, 2026, 8:13pm EST

Hinds CC Vicksburg Campus closed Tuesday, all other campuses open

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, the Hinds Community College - Vicksburg Campus will be closed. Vicksburg Campus employees and instruction will continue to operate virtually. The Jackson, NAH, Rankin, Raymond, and Utica campuses will resume normal operation...

Jan 26, 2026, 3:30pm EST

Hinds graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during commencement exercises at Muse Center on Dec. 11 during a 10 a.m. ceremony.

Hinds CC graduates 900 students during fall ceremonies

Skylar Johnson was the only female in her commercial aviation cohort at Hinds Community College. The 19-year-old Brandon native loved her student experience at Hinds, but sometimes people not connected to the school would make unkind remarks about her ...

Dec 12, 2025, 12:31pm EST

Hinds CC-Western Governors University Partnership Signing

Hinds Community College and Western Governors University (WGU) will announce their partnership in a ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Fountain Hall on the Hinds Raymond Campus. Hinds President Dr. Stephen Vacik will provide remarks. WGU i...

Dec 2, 2025, 2:44pm EST

Hinds CC honors Foundation scholarship recipients on Vicksburg Campus

The Hinds Community College Foundation recognized 2025-2026 scholarship recipients, donors and other honorees at a reception on Oct. 30 at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. Among those recognized were: - Stace Carter of Vicksburg, recipient of the Shirley...

Nov 10, 2025, 5:05pm EST

Hinds Community College trainee Jaylin Cobbs, 27, of Brandon, an I2PA graduate, plans to pursue a career in HVAC. Cobbs, 27, hopes to inspire others who have been incarcerated to set goals and work toward them. “As I build myself, I can build others,” he said.

Hinds CC trainees graduate from AWS upskilling program aimed at meeting Mississippi workforce needs

Hinds Community College graduates of an Amazon Web Services (AWS) upskilling program have a chance to propel into new careers as demand grows for workers to build, connect, power and operate infrastructure for Mississippi's burgeoning information econo...

Sep 22, 2025, 3:02pm 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.