Special to The Sun-Sentinel
RAYMOND — Hinds Community College awarded more than 1,500 degrees and certificates to 1,100 Hinds graduates in the spring, including two local students.
Keljwan Edwards and Tashyra Truly, both of Charleston, were among the graduates at Hinds.
Among the graduates, 615 graduated with honors; 239 students graduated cum laude, a 3.2 to 3.59 GPA out of 4.0; 177 graduated magna cum laude, a 3.6 to 3.99 GPA; and 199 graduated summa cum laude, a perfect 4.0 GPA.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, 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.
Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.
The vision is that Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.
