Foundation News

Hinds CC to induct 5 to Sports Hall of Fame

Hinds Community College will honor four former athletes and one retired coach in the annual Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus.

Bower’s diverse duties propel Workforce initiatives

Bower’s diverse duties propel Workforce initiatives

Since coming to Hinds in 2017, he has been driven to positively impact citizens and industry partners in our communities. He particularly cherishes Hinds’ sponsored Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Admiring Hinds from afar led to Foundation support

Admiring Hinds from afar led to Foundation support

Coming from a civic-minded family, Merrily Baird has, throughout her lifetime, looked for ways to give. Those ways have varied over the years but her focus has always been on helping those who are most in need.

Hinds leadership remains deeply rooted

Hinds leadership remains deeply rooted

Titles might change, but hearts and minds tend to stay the same. Changes happening at Hinds this semester have been varied and numerous. But, the faces and experiences of those leading the college efforts for transformation have deep roots and passion for the college.

AD Murphy retires after 38 years at Hinds

AD Murphy retires after 38 years at Hinds

Legendary coach and athletic director Gene Murphy retired at the end of February after a career spanning more than 35 years, numerous football championships and a reputation for touching young athletes’ lives.

Golf Fun Fest moves to October permanently

Golf Fun Fest moves to October permanently

Since its inception 34 years ago, the annual Golf Fun Fest, normally held in mid-April, has been the Hinds Community College Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser. Last year, the outbreak of COVID-19 disrupted many events in the area, including Golf Fun Fest.

Continuing to honor Dr. Clyde Muse

Continuing to honor Dr. Clyde Muse

Thankful, Grateful, Blessed to continue to honor Dr. Clyde Muse Dr. Clyde Muse officially retired as Hinds president on June 30, but his 68 years of service to Mississippi education – including 42 years as college president – have continued to be recognized throughout the state.

Legislative briefings outline priorities

Legislative briefings outline priorities

As a nod to social distancing, Hinds separated the usual fall legislative luncheon into four smaller briefings at the Raymond, Rankin, Vicksburg-Warren Campuses and at the Jackson Campus-Academic/Technical Center.