Hinds Community College

Mississippi College recently held its annual Honors Convocation to recognize students academic and service achievements within the university and community. Hosted by First Baptist Church Clinton, students, parents, and faculty were in attendance to honor the selected students during the university's chapel service.

The University of Alabama awarded some 5,716 degrees during its spring commencement May 3-5. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The campus gives students the opportunity to interact with faculty performing cutting-edge research.

Southern Arkansas University announced the names of 443 students who earned a 3.5 or higher GPA for the spring 2019 semester and recognition on the SAU's Dean's List.

Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring Semester and Term 4 of the 2018/2019 academic year. The Spring Semester includes graduates from the Troy, Ala., campus. Term 4 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., along with teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

The University of Mississippi congratulates more than 5,500 students who received their academic degrees on May 11, 2019 at the university's 166th Commencement.

Throughout five different ceremonies on May 15, May 16 and May 18, Hinds awarded a total of 1,706 credentials to 1,254 graduates, with some graduates receiving more than one credential. Of the spring graduates, 260 achieved cum laude, 3.2 to 3.59 grade point average; 197 achieved magna cum laude, 3.6 to 3.99 GPA and 126 achieved summa cum laude, 4.0 grade point average. The speakers included retiring employees, Dr. Libby Mahaffey on May 15, Dr. Theresa Hamilton on May 16, and former Secretary of Agriculture Mike Espy, currently a local attorney, on May 18. 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.

Hinds Community College has announced the Deans' Scholars for the Spring 2019 semester. Deans' Scholars are those students with a cumulative 3.5 to 3.9 grade point average.

Hinds Community College has announced the Deans' Scholars for the Fall 2018 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.

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

Hinds Community College has announced the Deans' Scholars for the Fall 2018 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 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.

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 is proud to announce UA Little Rock students who have enrolled for the fall 2018 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.

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.

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 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.

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.