Alumni Service winner makes good by giving back
Ken Coomes grew up in Vicksburg as the third-oldest in a family of 12 children. At 14, Coomes went to work and gave his money to his family – the only way they could pay the bills.
Young Alumnus’ stellar accomplishments began at Hinds
Once upon a time as a little girl, Dr. Christy Granberry Barrick (2005) rode her bicycle on the Raymond Campus. She wasn’t exactly born on the grounds, but Hinds Community College was in her blood from the beginning.
Students at heart of new president’s priorities
Community colleges weren’t in the original playbook for Dr. Stephen Vacik, who has been Hinds Community College president since July 1. Both parents were first-generation college students who earned doctorates. He earned a doctorate in history and initially thought he might pursue a second doctorate in foreign affairs with the hope of working for the U.S. Department of State.
Fowler inducted into MACJC Sports Hall of Fame
Hinds retiree Doug Fowler is humble about the honors he’s received after his long career at Hinds Community College.
Shive named 2019—2020 3E Award recipient
Hampton Shive may not have had a crystal ball a few years ago when he pushed departments to move to cloud storage instead of using the college’s servers.