Heather Wood, a mathematics instructor at Holmes Community College, recently earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Mississippi State University. Dr. Wood’s dissertation was titled, "Choosing a foundational mathematics course in higher education: How is the decision made?” “After realizing…

The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus recognized its students’ achievements and honors during the 2024 Honors Day Program held April 17 in the Pat McGowan Workforce Training Center on the Ridgeland Campus. Representatives from each academic and career-technical program presented awards to…

Holmes alumna Erin Jenkins has been named Holmes Community College’s new financial aid specialist. She is being promoted from her current position as a student loan coordinator for the college. Jenkins attended Holmes from 2016-2018, earning her Associate of Arts degree in 2018.…

Ashley Broyles has been named Holmes Community College’s new director of financial aid. Broyles has been employed with the college for over 12 years, working as a financial aid advisor, assistant to the director and then assistant director before her recent promotion. Prior…

On Friday, April 12, Holmes Community College Goodman Campus student Christopher Coleman won second place in the SkillsUSA State Competition for Collision Repair. This was the final competition for the 2024 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference that began in March. Coleman is…

Merit Health Madison donated $2000 to the Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program on March 28. The presentation was held at noon at Merit Health’s Madison location. This was the second year in a row that Merit Health celebrated National Doctors’…

Holmes Community College Director of Business Services Matt Surrell recently earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D) with an emphasis on higher education and leadership from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Surrell’s dissertation was titled, “Exploring a Link between Expected Family Contribution (EFC)…

The Holmes Community College Culinary Arts students volunteered for the 12th Annual Leap 4 the Lily Pad (formerly Run Up for Downs) on Saturday, April 13 at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center Green Space in Ridgeland. The annual event supporting disability awareness includes…

The Holmes Community College Culinary Arts program participated in a Survivor Strong event on Thursday, March 28. The students and instructor Alexei Harrison were invited to attend by Dr. Teresa Mackey. Dr. Mackey is the vice president for compliance and institutional research…

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,…