The SkillsUSA chapters from Holmes Community College’s Goodman and Ridgeland campuses successfully competed in the 2024 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held in March and April. The winners were recognized during a ceremony on April 4 at the Hilton Jackson. Overall,…

Four students from Holmes Community College’s Ridgeland Campus earned awards at the 2024 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA)’s Student Art Exhibition and Competition. Award winners included Hannah "Claire" Hurst of Jackson, Emeree Moncrief of Madison, Allison Mott of Madison and…

Holmes Community College is thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of Justin Craft to the position of Director of Bands at Holmes for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. Craft's journey within the institution has been marked by dedication, talent, and a deep…

The Holmes Community College Social and Behavioral Science Department is hosting a Mental Health Awareness program on Thursday, April 18 at 12:15 p.m. in the McGowan Workforce Training Center on the Ridgeland Campus. The presentation will be broadcast to Goodman and Grenada…

Holmes Community College Director of Housing Robert Jason Kelly recently earned his Doctorate of Philosophy in Community College Leadership. Dr. Kelly’s dissertation was titled “Socioeconomic Status and Rural Community College Student Outcomes.” “My dissertation discusses how socioeconomic status can impact the overall student…

Holmes Community College Information Systems Technology Instructor Michael Pawlik received the Vex Robotics Volunteer of the Year award at the State Vex Robotics competition on March 6. Pawlik received the award for the High School Division. “I was an active volunteer for Vex…

Holmes Community College is holding three Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Program informational sessions in the upcoming months for those interested in a career in EMS. These meetings will be held on the Holmes Ridgeland Campus on April 12, May 1 and June…

A new workforce training program in the construction industry is set to debut at Holmes Community College in July 2024. The Heavy Civil Construction Program is a 10-week, non-degree program that begins July 29 on Bulldog Ranch in Goodman. The program was developed in…

Holmes Community College’s Growl newspaper won three awards during the 2024 Better News/Media Contest – Student Division. The contest was held in conjunction with the 26th Annual O.C. McDavid Journalism Conference held March 21 at the Embassy Suites hotel in Ridgeland. In the…

The Holmes Community College Adult Education program is holding orientation and intake sessions starting Monday, March 25, through Wednesday, April 17, from 8 a.m.- noon at The Depot located at 855 South Dunn Street in Eupora. The Adult Basic Education classes are open…