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Service members, families honored July 31

RAYMOND – ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is hosting a Military Appreciation Day to honor members of the Armed Forces and their families on July 31, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Muse Center on the Rankin Campus in Pearl. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúis inviting all service members, whether they...

GED prep classes offered throughout summer

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is beginning new classes for people who aspire to finish their General Education Development (GED) high school equivalency certificate before the current test expires at the end of 2013.   Open registration dates for classes through Hinds...

GED can be fruitful path to success, alum says

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alumnus and local attorney Jonathan Bullock of Madison outlined a recipe for success to about 100 2012-2013 GED recipients at the annual recognition ceremony on June 6 on the Raymond Campus. “I speak on education because of the unique story I...

First ‘Gateway’ class graduates June 6

A graduation ceremony for high school students in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Gateway to College program is 9 a.m., Thursday, June 6 in the Lecture Hall of George Wynne Hall on the Rankin Campus in Pearl.Gateway to College, which began in fall 2012, is a...

Hi-Steppers selected for 2013-2014

The Hi-Steppers are, front, returning Hi-Stepper Genevieve Walker of Vicksburg, captain, Vicksburg High School; middle row from left, returning Hi-Stepper Khadejah Beasley of Jackson, Callaway High School; returning Hi-Stepper Porsha Gatson of Vicksburg, Warren...

Local attorney, alum to speak at GED ceremony

All 2012-2013 GED achievers in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s district of Hinds, Rankin, Warren, Copiah and Claiborne counties are invited to participate in the ceremony at 6 p.m. at Cain-Cochran Hall on the Raymond Campus. Bullock received a General Education...

Adam Booker, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúStudent

No excuses mindset puts paralyzed student on President’s List at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúBy Susan Christensen Health and Research News Service The first time Adam Booker went to college, he mostly majored in having fun. “I thought I was doing good by just getting up and going to...