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June 24, 2019

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúCC expands Rankin Campus Career and Technical Building

Expanded space to house mechatronics, industrial maintenance, other programs
BY: Danny Barrett Jr.

PEARL – ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is expanding its Rankin Campus Career and Technical Building to add programs in high-demand technical fields of study.

An open house and brief program to unveil the improvements is 2 p.m. June 19 at the facility, at 11 Community College Blvd., off Greenfield Road.

Those instrumental in the development of the Rankin Campus and with the expansion will speak, including ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúPresident Dr. Clyde Muse, Dr. Norman Session, vice president for the Rankin Campus and Irl Dean Rhodes, vice chairman of the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Foundation Board of Directors.

Programs in Electromechanical Technology, Robotics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Welding and Mechatronics will benefit from the additional classroom at the building, among others.

The building has housed career-tech classes since 2009, after the college purchased it the year before. Built in 2002, the two-story, 40,000 square-foot building sits on five acres about five miles from the main Rankin Campus off Highway 80.

Photo: Angie Foote

RAYMOND – ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Hi-Steppers have been named for 2024-2025.

They are, front, from left, Denver Jackson of Jackson, Zoe Irving of Jackson, Alexis Marts of Flowood, Amia Lewis of Byram, Cheyenne Cornelius of Clinton, Malayah Evans of Newton County, Erin Lollis of Byram, Skylar Boyd of Jackson and Jayda Graham of Flowood; back row, Alexis Malone of Clinton, Ciera Pruitt of Gulfport, Olivia Broadwater of Pearl, Chloee Haley of Clinton, Rylan Liles of Vicksburg, Chloe McHann of Clinton, Cori Turner of Jackson, Reaghan Miller of Clinton and Jakayla Brown of Utica.

The group has a new director, Beka King of Pearl. She is only the third director in the 75-year history of the Hi-Steppers. She herself was a Hi-Stepper from 2013-2015 and, during her sophomore year, she was captain of the team.

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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúoffers affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities across six campus locations and has nearly 500 academic classes guaranteed to transfer to a university, over 65 career and technical program options and an extensive array of online courses. Applications for general admissions are currently being accepted. Prospective students are encouraged to apply and explore enrollment steps at hindscc.edu/enroll.

Our Mission: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Our Vision: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Our Values: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú aspires to the following IDEALS: Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Stewardship.

To learn more, visit www.hindscc.edu or call 1.800.HindsCC.