The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus is proud to announce its recent designation as a National Weather Service (NWS) StormReady University. This prestigious recognition highlights the institution’s commitment to the safety and preparedness of its students, staff and the surrounding community in…

Mason Smallwood of Belzoni has joined the Holmes Community College family as part of the STEM faculty on the Goodman Campus. She will serve as a biology instructor. Smallwood was previously employed with Mississippi Delta Community College for three years, teaching Microbiology, Biology,…

Dr. Kyle Moore will join the faculty of Holmes Community College as the assistant director of bands and a low brass instructor in the fall of 2024. He currently enjoys an active schedule as an orchestral performer and as an educator. Prior to…

Christin Boyette, has joined the Holmes Community College family as part of the Surgical Technology faculty. She will serve as an instructor and clinical coordinator on the Ridgeland Campus alongside Program Instructor Shea Coleman. Prior to Holmes, Boyette was employed as a surgical…

Holmes Community College Director of Business Services Dr. Matt Surrell was recently promoted to vice president of the Grenada Campus. He stepped into this new role July 1. "Dr. Matt Surrell is the perfect person to take over the Grenada Campus," said Dr.…

The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a Pinning Ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of 2024 on June 27 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison. Thirteen students were honored. The graduating class included Cortlyn Norris Bardwell of Vicksburg, Alexandria Dominique Cyrus…

The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a pinning ceremony for the Surgical Technology Class of 2024 on June 26 in the McGowan Workforce Training Center. Nine students were honored. The graduating class included Ieacha Bridges of Jackson, Janylah Brown of Canton,…

Holmes Community College’s Charles Wood was selected as a 2024 Moody Institute Fellow. As part of the selection, he will receive an award check for $1,000. Wood, who teaches history on the Goodman Campus as well as serving as a lead online instructor, plans…

Candice Buchanan has joined the Holmes Community College family as part of the Practical Nursing faculty. She and Mary Clayton Belk will serve as instructors for the evening/weekend program on the Ridgeland Campus. A Holmes alumna, Buchanan graduated from the college’s Associate Degree…

The SkillsUSA chapters from Holmes Community College’s Goodman and Ridgeland campuses successfully competed in the 2024 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference, and the winners who brought home the gold will compete at nationals June 24-28 in Atlanta, Georgia. Students competing include…