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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

The Hinds Community College Hi-Steppers for 2025-2026 include (front row, from left) Kiley Bryant of Madison, Gracie Williamson of Vicksburg, Emileigh Jonatta of Clinton, Keandra Jurden of Terry, Zaqerya Givens of Ridgeland, Reaghan Miller of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Jakayla Brown of Utica, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Janiya Varnado of Jackson, Jumiracle Williams of Jackson, Chloe Pettway of Vicksburg, Makayla Knight of Florence and Jazlynn Barnett of Tallulah, La. (Back row, from left), Miya Kines of Clinton, Emmia Garner of Clinton, Ta'Nyla Yates of Jackson, Shadanay Reilly of Richland, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Kyesha Quinn of Jackson, Lexi McCune of Utica, Bobbi Taylor of Braxton, Jaelynn McGill of Jackson, Skye Givens of Pearl, Avneth Herrera and Clinton and Jayanna McElroy of Brandon.

Hinds CC Hi-Steppers ready to dance during 2025-2026 school year

Hinds Community College is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Hi-Steppers, one of the oldest precision dance lines in the nation with a history of excellence and goodwill. The Hi-Steppers will perform with the Eagle Marching Band at home football games, i...

Sep 4, 2025, 4:17pm EDT

Students who recently graduated from Hinds Community College's Electrical Line Worker program pose on a bucket truck with staff members. Picture are, front row, from left, graduates Lake Hutchinson of Clinton and Sawyer Smith of Madison, Program Instructor Craig Davis, Executive Director of Workforce Development Lee Douglas and graduates Kaeded Strickland of Brandon and Jonathan McCallum of Wesson. Back row, from left, are graduates Brain Morrow of Brandon and Craig McCraney of Clinton.

Hinds CC graduates summer class of electrical line workers

Six students graduated from Hinds Community College's Electrical Line Workers program in July, the third class of program graduates since fall of 2024. Those completing the non-credit workforce program included Lake Hutchinson of Clinton, Jonathan McC...

Aug 20, 2025, 5:07pm EDT

Hinds Community College, from left, freshman Greta Nalker, 18, of Raymond, sophomore Melisa Chow of Mexico and sophomore Silas Dillon, 18, of Jackson hang out in a Beeman hallway between classes the first day of school, Aug. 11, 2025.

Hinds CC enrollment up as students begin fall class

Greta Nalker's first day at Hinds Community College was also her first day ever to attend school with other students. The 18-year-old Raymond freshman was home schooled for 12 years. "This is my first day in a classroom in my life," Nalker said as she...

Aug 13, 2025, 10:29am EDT

Rising high school seniors attending the 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund S.O.A.R. HBCU Scholars Program at Hinds Community College’s Utica Campus listen as Hinds alumni share their college experience. This is the first year the weeklong July 13-18 program has been held on the HBCU campus.

High school seniors get a taste of college life at Hinds' Utica Campus

Contact: Karin Meadows 240-888-8359 Karin.meadows@hindscc.edu July 17, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE High school seniors get a taste of college life at Hinds' Utica Campus UTICA - Rising high school seniors attending the first Thurgood Marshal...

Jul 17, 2025, 12:51pm 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.