Hinds Community College

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

Jacob Mahaffey dreams of becoming a lawyer to help Mississippi's elderly and families. Eventually, he wants to own a spacious ranch or farm. A Mississippi College junior, Mahaffey spent his first two years receiving a top-notch education on the Rankin campus of Hinds Community College. The Hinds experience prepared the Puckett resident for academic life at Mississippi's biggest private university. The 21-year-old Puckett High graduate reflects a growing pool of students thriving as Hinds Eagles before becoming MC Choctaws. It's a partnership that began generations ago at the two colleges in Central Mississippi. Recently, MC President Blake Thompson met for lunch in Clinton with Hinds President Clyde Muse to help make the bonds even stronger and discuss other topics. The Hinds president since 1978, Dr. Muse remains a Mississippi higher education icon. The Mississippian frequently visits the Capitol to press for more funding for Mississippi's 15 two-year schools serving nearly 100,000 students. The 44-year-old Dr. Thompson is a newcomer as MC's top leader, a post he's held since July 2018 with his inauguration on the Clinton campus set for March 29. The Rienzi native is familiar with reports showing Hinds is Mississippi College's biggest feeder school. As they enjoyed cheeseburgers at Obie's restaurant and the fellowship time, the two college leaders hope to see more students making a seamless transition. Jake Mahaffey is the type of Hinds grad that's a terrific fit at America's second oldest Baptist college. A member of the Phi Theta Kappa alumni group, a flag football player in intramurals, and member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie, Jacob stays involved in activities away from Mississippi College classrooms. A May 2018 Hinds CC graduate, he's among 84 Hinds transfer students attending Mississippi College in Fall 2018. That's up from 78 former Hinds students in Fall 2017. There were 56 Hinds transfers enrolled at MC in 2015. The transition for Jacob from one college to the next went well. "Hinds helped me greatly. I went to a very small high school in Puckett, Mississippi where I had a graduating class of 58, and we were considered a large class. Going straight to a four-year university would have been a culture shock for me, so I picked Hinds and I'm so glad I did." The Hinds chapter of Phi Theta Kappa along with honor programs on the Pearl campus were positives for Mahaffey. "It placed me around students who were motivated to do good academically which in turn motivated me to do the same." The political science major plans to hit the books in a couple of years at MC Law School in Jackson. Taking a similar path is Chandler Abney, a Puckett High grad. His Hinds experience, says the Florence resident, "prepared me for Mississippi College. And the transition was very smooth." Every one of his Hinds credits transferred to Mississippi College. A 20-year-old public relations major, Abney is due to graduate in May with a bachelor's degree. A few years ago, Hinds and MC school leaders signed a two plus two agreement. The partnership offers a more convenient way for Hinds students to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accelerated pace at Mississippi College. It is geared towards working adults over age 25. The program allows students to earn degrees in business administration, communication and sociology during classes two evenings per week at Mississippi College. Hinds isn't the only two-year school with many alums taking MC classes. In 2016, there were 51 Holmes Community College transfers attending Mississippi College. The 2019 Choctaws football roster includes 27 Mississippi two-year college transfers. They include twins Derric and Detric Hawthorn, MC seniors who transferred from Jones County Junior College.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces students who have made the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester, recognizing more than 900 students whose academic performances have been superior at the end of each semester. To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average. The student must not have any D, F, I, or "No Credit" grades on their semester grade report.

On Dec. 13 during three ceremonies, Hinds Community College awarded 1,337 degrees or certificates to 912 graduates, with some graduates receiving more than one credential. Of the 912 fall graduates, 182 achieved cum laude, 3.2 to 3.59 grade point average; 112 achieved magna cum laude, 3.6 to 3.99 GPA and 81 achieved summa cum laude, 4.0 grade point average. As Mississippi's largest community college, 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. With six locations in central Mississippi, Hinds enrolls about 12,000 students each fall semester. To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.

Southern Arkansas University announced the names of 509 students who earned a 3.5 or higher GPA for the fall 2018 semester and recognition on the SAU's Dean's List.

The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law announces its first-year students entering law school during the 2018 fall semester.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law announces the enrollment of more than 400 students for the 2018 fall semester.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is proud to announce UA Little Rock students who have enrolled for the fall 2018 semester.

Camryn Johnson sees the value of growing her faith as a student at a Christ-centered institution like Mississippi College.

Hinds Community College graduated 611 students during the summer semester at its six locations. Among 319 participating in two ceremonies July 27 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus was Tierra Williams, of Jackson, who earned an Associate in Arts degree from the college. In all, 391 credentials were conferred to the 611 who graduated from the college. Of the total graduating, 197 did so with honors. That includes 85 who earned the cum laude designation, which is a 3.2 to 3.59 grade point average. Another 47 graduated magna cum laude, or a 3.6 to 3.99 grade point average, and 65 graduated summa cum laude, or a 4.0 grade point average. The total field of honor graduates equaled about one-third of the summer graduating class. Peggy Hobson Calhoun, who represents District 3 on the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, spoke to graduates at both ceremonies. Calhoun implored graduates not to give up when adversity strikes when they enter the workforce. "You may think your vision of becoming successful is too difficult to realize, but it can become real," Calhoun said. "I don't know what your aspirations and pursuits are, but don't blind your vision. Hold on to your visions and your dreams. Your vision defines what it is you want to accomplish out of life." As Mississippi's largest community college, 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. With six locations in central Mississippi, Hinds enrolls about 12,000 students each fall semester. To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock baseball team has earned the Team Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association. The Trojans were one of only 50 schools at the Division I level to earn the recognition and one of just two Sun Belt Conference programs among the list.

Transfers attending Mississippi College comprise a major chunk of the enrollment at the 5,200-student university. And many of the undergraduates continue to come from nearby Hinds Community College. Leading the wave of 508 transfers to Mississippi College last year were 115 former Hinds CC students. Mississippi's largest two-year school, Hinds operates campuses in Raymond, Utica, Vicksburg, Pearl and Jackson. Opening its doors in 1917, Hinds has served as a strong feeder school to the Baptist-affiliated university for generations.

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the president's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the President's List, a student must maintain a 4.0 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the dean's list after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic year. To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 system. The student must take a full course load of at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate credit with all academic courses impacting their grade point average.

Troy University is proud to announce students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring 2018 semester at the Troy Campus.

President's Scholars are those with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average.

Hinds Community College has announced the Deans' Scholars for the Spring 2018 semester. Deans' Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average.

Mississippi University for Women has recognized students who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester. Those on the Dean's List have earned a quality point average of 3.5 to 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. The university congratulates those students who choose to dare, dream and achieve.

The W has recognized students who have been named to the President's List for the Spring 2018 semester. In order to qualify for the President's List, the student must be enrolled full-time and have a quality point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 scale for the semester. The university congratulates those students that choose to dare, dream and achieve.

Southern Arkansas University announced the names of 371 students who earned a 3.5 or higher GPA for the spring 2018 semester and recognition on the Southern Arkansas University Dean's List.

Hinds Community College had five graduation ceremonies spanning May 10, 11 and 13. Over the five ceremonies, Hinds awarded 1,839 degrees and certificates to 1,319 people, with some people receiving multiple credentials in academic, career or technical programs. This is the largest number of credentials Hinds has ever awarded for one graduation season. Over the academic year including summer 2017 and fall 2017 ceremonies, the college will have awarded more than 3,900 credentials, a 12 percent increase over last year and an 85 percent increase over five years ago. Of the 1,319 spring graduates, 265 achieved cum laude, 3.2 to 3.59 grade point average; 204 achieved magna cum laude, 3.6 to 3.99 GPA and 137 achieved summa cum laude, 4.0 grade point average. Hinds Community College President Dr. Clyde Muse reminded graduates that they are part of a long tradition that began when the college was founded in 1917 as an agricultural high school. "The power of education is that it drives our vision for a better life. And, while the graduates today represent a diverse set of circumstances, they are connected by their belief that a community college education is a step up to a broader opportunity to build a better life and to contribute to the communities we live in," Muse said. As Mississippi's largest community college, 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. With six locations in central Mississippi, Hinds enrolls about 12,000 students each fall semester. To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is proud to announce the 2018 Study Abroad Grant recipients for Session A. The grants, worth $1,000, were awarded to 50 students nationwide.

Mississippi College leaders recently recognized 89 outstanding students at the initial meeting of the newly revised "Who's Who" chapter on the Clinton campus.

Hinds Community College graduated more than 1,000 students in three ceremonies Dec. 15 at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus. Among the graduates, 129 achieved summa cum laude, a 4.0 grade point average; 74 achieved magna cum laude, a 3.6 to 3.99 GPA and 21 achieved cum laude, 3.2 to 3.59.

Hinds Community College has announced the Deans' Scholars for the Fall 2017 semester. Deans' Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average.

President's Scholars are those with a cumulative 4.0 grade point average.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock announces its students enrolled in the spring 2018 semester.

Southeast Missouri State University is pleased and proud to welcome our newest students for the spring 2018 semester.

More than 400 students received diplomas at Harding University's commencement exercises on Dec. 16, 2017. Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Sciences, and the Honors College.