News & Events
Tailored training a boon for Vicksburg partners
ERDC employees recently participated in an AutoCAD (computer-aided design) class at Hinds’ Emerging Technologies Training Center in the Mississippi Center for Innovation & Technology (MCITy).
Disabled firefighter finds new truck driving career
“I knew that what I really wanted to do was drive a truck, so I decided I would take the time and go through a program”
Continental internships boon for Hinds students
“Hinds is a good partner and has been with us since day one. Our first maintenance techs came from Hinds through the industrial maintenance program,” said Continental Talent Acquisition Manager Darryl Jenkins, a Hinds alumnus and former employee. “They were the very first persons hired on for production.”

Homecoming 2021
“Hinds Community College celebrated Homecoming on October 21, 2021.”

50+ Reunion spotlighted classes of 1970, 1971
“This year’s 50+ honored two years at the same time after the event was cancelled in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

34th Annual Golf Fun Fest
“Thanks to all of our 2021 Players, Sponsors and Contributors!”
Foundation Board Spotlight
Phil Hutchins
Hinds Community College Foundation Board President Phil Hutchins graduated from Hinds in 1969 and left Mississippi State University in the early 1970s lacking 30 hours of courses for a bachelor’s degree. “Financial aid in the early ‘70s …” he said, shaking his head....

Band Alumni Chapter seeks active members
“The purpose of the chapter is to cultivate awareness and participation to increase membership so that we can contribute to the legacy and future growth of the band and music programs at Hinds,” said Marty Robertson (1986), president of the Band Alumni Chapter.
Hinds first stop for ‘football couple’ Mortons
Golden rings and silver crowns have provided some championship luster in the lives of Taylor and Carissa Morton (1990, 1988), a legacy that began for each at Hinds Community College.
For MSU championship pitcher: Hinds a ‘special place’
Baseball is a brotherhood at Hinds Community College and Preston Johnson (2020) holds fond memories of it, despite the success of teams he’s been part of since his Hinds days. “I absolutely loved it at Hinds,” Johnson said. “It was the best two years of my life, easily.”
Montage leaps into new alumni chapter
Montage’s newly formed alumni chapter members support the company by providing resources and information for professional opportunities to Hinds students.
Hinds CC establishes Black Alumni Chapter
College students bond through mutual experiences and sometimes develop lasting connections. Hinds Alumni Association acknowledged the significance of those connections and has now established its first Black Alumni Chapter.

Dr. Bill Boteler
Dr. Bill Boteler (1974) of Madison was honored for his achievements and contributions by the school’s Dental Alumni Board. Boteler, an associate professor in Care Planning and Restorative Sciences, is the 2023 Distinguished Friend of the Year.

Daryl Carson
Daryl Carson (2021) has been named Deputy Coroner in Warren County. Carson is a licensed paramedic with the Vicksburg Fire Department and is also a registered nurse. Spending 23 years with the VFD, he is currently holding the rank of captain.

Dr. Debbie Norris
Dr. Debbie Norris (1977), Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost at Mississippi College, has announced her retirement. Norris transferred to Mississippi College from Hinds and worked there for 40 years.

Cassandra Ringo
Cassandra Ringo (2004) was a Teacher of the Year finalist in Warren County. She is an English II instructional coach at Vicksburg High School.

Vicksburg Medical Foundation
“Our real focus over the years has been to provide scholarships for students who are pursuing or intend to pursue some medically related field”
New KLLM scholarship to honor Mason Warren
School was always a struggle for Mason Warren. Book learning just wasn’t his thing; he was a hands-on kind of guy. So, when it came time to choose a career path, he and his family knew a four-year university education and an office job wasn’t the right one.
Helping Hinds goes beyond normal job duties
Hinds reference librarian and archivist James Kennedy is well known on the Raymond Campus for his eclectic taste in travel, food and music, just to name a few of his passions.
LeFlore receives inspiration from 100 Black Men of Jackson Scholarship
For 19-year-old Alijah LeFlore of Jackson, receiving a scholarship from the 100 Black Men of Jackson Inc. has made all the difference.
Hinds Community College Athletic Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Providing scholarships is all about presenting financial opportunities to students to attend Hinds Community College and get the leg up that many of them need on that first step to higher education.