
Foundation for Surgical Technology awards two Holmes students scholarships
The Foundation for Surgical Technology (FFST) awarded Holmes Community College students Erin Bell of Ethel and Rebecca "Lauren" McDonald of Canton each $1,000 scholarships. In addition to the scholarships, both students will be recognized in the August issue of The Surgical Technologist, the Foundation website and in an upcoming issue of ASTSA News and the Instructors Newsletter. Bell is a student on the Holmes Grenada Campus and McDonald is a student on the Ridgeland Campus. Read more

Ridgeland Campus holds PN Pinning Ceremony
The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a Pinning Ceremony for the graduating Practical Nursing Class of 2020 on June 24 in the McGowan Workforce Training Center Auditorium. Fifteen students were honored during the ceremony. Read more

Grenada Campus holds PN Pinning Ceremony
The Grenada Campus of Holmes Community College held a Pinning Ceremony for the graduating Practical Nursing Class of 2020 on June 25 outside of the Industrial Training Complex on the Grenada Campus. Read more

Attala Center holds PN Pinning Ceremony
The Attala Center of Holmes Community College held a Pinning Ceremony for the graduating Practical Nursing Class of 2020 on June 25 at the center in Kosciusko. Included in the ceremony were the face-to-face students and the first graduates of the hybrid PN program. Read more

Educators needing CEUs can take tuition-free class
If you are a Mississippi educator and are in need of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Holmes Community College is offering a tuition-free class during the second summer term (July 6-July 30) to receive 4.5 CEUs. Read more

MACC plans to resume traditional classes in the fall
Mississippi's 15 community colleges plan to resume traditional operations and classes on their campuses this fall, according to the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges (MACC). Read more

Holmes ranked #2 for Best Online Community Colleges in Mississippi
Holmes Community College was ranked #2 for Best Online Community Colleges in Mississippi by Optimal's Guide to Online Schools. Optimal (formerly SR Education Group) has been publishing rankings of online colleges since 2009. The company's goal is to help students make educated decisions when choosing an online degree. Read more

Holmes dual-enrolled student earns associate degree while simultaneously graduating high school
Each year, Holmes Community College honors students with the highest GPAs as valedictorians and salutatorians. This year, one of the valedictorian had an even more impressive accomplishment: Addison Stevens of Madison earned her Associate of Arts degree as a dual-enrollment student while simultaneously graduating from high school. Read more

HealthPlex opens in Kosciusko
The Holmes Community College HealthPlex in Kosciusko opened its doors on Monday and has started receiving applications for membership. Read more

Winona native overcomes big challenges and graduates from Holmes
Winona native James "Bradley" Steed, son of Gloria and Kenny Steed, overcame insurmountable odds to get to where he is today and he couldn't be more excited about it. After battling an aggressive brain tumor that first made an appearance in 2014, he managed to not only graduate from Winona High School with his class in 2017, but also graduate from Holmes Community College in May of 2020. Read more

Register now for summer/fall classes
Holmes Community College will offer both traditional face-to-face and online classes during the summer sessions but not all locations have the same availability. Read more

Grenada Campus recognizes students with hand-written letters
The Holmes Community College Grenada Campus recognized its students' achievements and honors a little differently this year. Rather than hold an on-campus celebration, instructors representing each academic and career-technical program wrote letters to the award recipients explaining why they were chosen. They mailed certificates to the students, as well. Read more

Holmes holds Virtual Commencement 2020
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Holmes Community College decided not to hold the traditional on-campus commencement ceremonies this year and instead held a virtual ceremony on May 15. Graduates and their families were able to view the ceremony (and still can if they missed the 10 a.m. viewing) at https://events.holmescc.edu. Diplomas will be mailed out after graduation. Read more

Ridgeland Campus recognizes students with Virtual Honors Program
The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus recognized its students' achievements and honors a little differently this year: rather than hold an on-campus celebration, faculty and staff created a virtual presentation for students to watch. Instructors representing each academic and career-technical program submitted a video clip of them presenting the award to the student as if they were there presenting on stage. Read more

President's/Dean's Lists named for 2020 Spring Semester
Academic and technical students with exemplary quality point averages are recognized at the end of the fall and spring semesters by being named to the President's or Dean's list. To be eligible for such recognition a student must be enrolled in at least twelve semester hours. Read more

Cox earns doctorate from Ole Miss
Holmes Community College Grenada Campus Academic Coordinator Kathryn Harlow Cox recently earned her Ed. D. in Higher Education and Leadership from the University of Mississippi. Cox's dissertation was entitled "Factors Associated with Student Withdrawal at a Mississippi Community College." Read more

Six Holmes students named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Mississippi Academic Team
Holmes Community College students Kalee Beck of Carrollton, Ivey Devine of Winona, Sarah Elizabeth Hardy of Bentonia, Gracie MacGown of Madison, Shakeria Smith of Ackerman and Nathan Wildhaber of Jackson were all named to the 2020 Phi Theta Kappa honor society All-Mississippi Academic Team. Nominations are based on outstanding academic performance and service to the college and community. MacGown was named First Team, and the others were named to the Second Team. Read more

Holleman earns doctorate from Ole Miss
Holmes Community College Director of Financial Aid Clate Holleman recently earned his Ed. D. in Higher Education from the University of Mississippi. Holleman's dissertation was entitled "Exploring the Relationship Between Receipt of a Mississippi Need-Based Grant and Grade Point Average Among Graduating Seniors at the University of Mississippi." Read more

Surrell and Beggs graduate from leadership program
Holmes Community College's Director of Business Services Matt Surrell and Ridgeland Campus Evening Coordinator and Health, Physical Education and Recreation Division Chair and Instructor Ryan Beggs recently graduated from the Mississippi Community College Leadership Academy. Read more

Ridgeland Campus holds parking lot ADN pinning ceremony
The Ridgeland Campus of Holmes Community College held a "drive up" Pinning Ceremony for the graduating Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Class of 2020 on May 7 in the Ridgeland Campus parking lot. COVID-19 might have made holding a large ceremony in an auditorium not possible, but the faculty and staff still made sure the day was special for the graduates. Nursing faculty decorated their cars and graduates drove up one-by-one to receive their pin and lamp, just like they normally would in a ceremony. Students were asked to have a family member pin them at home, get someone to take a short video of it and submit it. All of the pinnings will be combined with a live Zoom meeting of the graduates reciting the Nightingale Pledge so they will experience all parts of the traditional ceremony. Read more

Goodman Campus celebrates student achievement during Honors Day
The Holmes Community College Goodman Campus recognized its students' achievements and honors during the 2020 Virtual Honors Day Program held May 5 via Zoom. Normally a dinner is held for honorees and their families in Frank Branch Coliseum, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holmes had to make alternative arrangements this year. Read more

Virtual Commencement Ceremony is set for May 15
Holmes Community College has decided to forego the traditional on-campus commencement ceremonies and will hold a virtual ceremony on May 15 at 10 a.m. due to COVID-19. Read more

Holmes Library staff produces 3-D surgical mask extension straps for healthcare workers
Wearing personal protective equipment for hours on end is tough in normal situations for our health care professionals, but COVID-19 has made it that more stressful on the amount of time they are required to be protected. Read more

Dr. Bell receives first-ever Faculty of the Year Award
Holmes Community College recently named Carthage native Dr. Jacqueline Bell as the College's first-ever recipient of the Faculty of the Year Award. Read more

Welding to be offered in hybrid format at Attala and Ridgeland
Beginning in Fall 2020, Holmes Community College will begin offering welding in a hybrid format for students at the Attala and Ridgeland campuses. Read more

Holmes adds three new CTE programs
Holmes Community College is pleased to announce the addition of the Massage Therapy Program, the Culinary Arts Technology Program and the Health Care Assistant Program to the Career and Technical Education Fall offerings. Read more

Grenada Campus announces Creative Writing Contest winners
Each year, the Holmes Community College Grenada Campus holds a Creative Writing Contest. All winners receive cash prizes furnished by the Holmes Foundation. First and second place winners are forwarded to the Mississippi Community College Creative Writing Association contest and will be published in Holmes' Creative Writing Journal, "Reflections." Read more

Foundation Golf Classic for 2020 has been cancelled
Holmes Community College always looks forward to hosting the Holmes Community College Development Foundation, Inc. Golf Classic but due to COVID-19, this year's event has been cancelled. Read more

Summer/Fall Registration begins April 14
Holmes Community College registration for the 2020 summer and fall terms will begin on April 14. The college offers transferable academic courses, the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Applied Science degree, technical certificates and career certificates, as well as workforce training. Read more

Holmes Sports Hall of Fame has been cancelled
The 2020 HCC Sports Hall of Fame Banquet scheduled for Thursday, April 2, has been cancelled for this year due the growing concern over the coronavirus. Read more

Ridgeland Campus inducts 48 into Phi Theta Kappa
The Holmes Community College Alpha Lambda Sigma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, housed on the Ridgeland Campus, inducted 48 new members into the honor society for two-year college students on Feb. 27 at Ridgeland High School. Read more

Goodman Campus announces Creative Writing Contest Winners
English instructor W. Chad Moorer recently announced the winners of the 2020 Creative Writing Contest for the Holmes Community College Goodman Campus. Read more

Ridgeland Campus announces Creative Writing Contest winners
English instructor Dr. Andrew Kelly recently announced the winners of the 2020 Creative Writing Contest for the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus. Read more

Alli Roberts crowned Holmes Most Beautiful 2020
Alli Elizabeth Roberts of Grenada was crowned Most Beautiful during the 2020 Beauty Review pageant held Feb. 25 in McDaniel Auditorium on the Goodman Campus. She was crowned by 2019 Most Beautiful Lily Kate Saxton of Benton. Roberts was named Most Photogenic as well. Read more

Ridgeland Campus announces Who's Who
The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus announced the 2020 Who's Who recipients, which includes Mr. and Miss Holmes, Freshman Class Favorites and Sophomore Class Favorites. Mr. and Miss Holmes for the Ridgeland Campus are Landon Kinney and Brandi Palmer, both of Jackson. Read more

Hall presents 2020 Humanities Lecture
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, J.R. Hall, a history, philosophy and religion instructor on the Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus, presented his scholarly presentation, "The History and Phenomena of John Newton's Amazing Grace with American Christianity and Beyond." Hall, who was selected as the 2019-2020 Holmes Humanities Teacher of the Year, presented the lecture (or "experience," as he called it) in the D. P. "Pat" McGowan Workforce Training Center on the Ridgeland Campus with faculty, staff, students, alumni, family and friends in attendance. Read more

Courtyard is added plus at the Grenada Campus
The Grenada Campus has completed their courtyard addition to the outdoor space next to the Campus Grill. Read more

Dr. Haffey to receive the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction
Jackson, Mississippi -- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 13 college presidents including Holmes Community College President Dr. Jim Haffey with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2020, the Society's annual convention, April 2-4 in the Greater Dallas Area in Texas. Read more

Holmes alumna passes licensing exam to become a vet
Joshlyn Martin Winstead, a 2013 Holmes Community College graduate, recently passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). She earned a bachelor's in biomedical engineering from Mississippi State University in 2015 and will graduate from MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine on April 29. Read more

Former Bulldog Sam Ingram gets recognized for portrait of the late Kobe Bryant
Not only does Holmes alumnus Sam Ingram of Madison make his mark on the football field, he also does in the art world after one of his pieces honoring the late Kobe Bryant went viral over the weekend. Read more

Attala Center to offer Professional Truck Driving
The Holmes Community College Attala Center in Kosciusko is offering an 8-week Professional Truck Driving training program that will run Feb. 17 through April 6. Taught by Rodney Mainelli, the program will meet Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and costs $1400. Read more

EMS program granted continuing accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Board of Directors granted continuing accreditation to the Emergency Medical Science (EMS)-Paramedic program at Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus. Read more

Goodman Campus to offer shielded metal arc welding course
Holmes Community College Workforce Development is now offering a Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basic Course on the Goodman Campus. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing the five-week, 40-hour course. Classes will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30 p.m. from Feb. 18 through March 19. Read more

Military pilot surprised with freshly painted truck by the Collision Repair Technology class
After being deployed in southwestern Afghanistan since January 2019, Holmes alumnus and Mississippi Army National Guard pilot Clayton Pickle returned home in November to a special surprise. Read more

Colleges reveal results of economic impact study
Mississippi's 15 Community College presidents gathered at the State Capitol with data proving the two-year college system is valuable to the state in numerous ways. They commissioned an economic impact report by NSPARC, or the National Strategic Planning and Analysis Research Center at Mississippi State University to analyze the more than 100-year old community college system to determine who is served by the statewide network, the outcomes in relation to the labor market and the estimated overall economic impact on the state. Read more

Holmes Foundation awarded NEH Challenge Grant for McMorrough Library
Holmes Community College is proud to announce that the Holmes Community College Development Foundation, Inc. has been named as one of the 2020 grant recipients selected by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grant on behalf of the McMorrough Library and Archives. The HCC Development Foundation sought the NEH matching grant to strengthen and aid the library in warranting excellent humanities provisions. Read more

Holmes CC specialty tag available for purchase
Holmes Community College (HCC) Development Foundation has launched a new opportunity for Mississippi residents, especially alumni, employees, and friends to show their support of Holmes through their daily travels. Holmes is the only community college in the state of Mississippi with a specialty car tag. Read more

Richards receives Eliza Pillars RN of MS nursing scholarship
Holmes Community College Ridgeland Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) sophomore Lyric S. Richards of Madison received a scholarship during the 2019 Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi District IV Scholarship Gala. Held on Dec. 13 at Fondren Hall in Jackson, the gala theme was "An Evening with the Stars." ADN instructor Dr. Tiffany Cox, ADN adjunct instructor Tonya Spells and ADN Chair Dr. Alice Austin attended the event with Richards. Read more

Holmes to offer Adult Ed classes in Eupora
Holmes Community College will begin offering Adult Education classes in Eupora at the Eupora Depot located 855 South Dunn Street beginning Jan. 15. The Holmes Adult Education program will hold orientation for High School Equivalency (HSE) classes Feb. 24-26 at 8:30 a.m. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Read more

President's/Dean's Lists named for Fall Semester
Academic and technical students with exemplary quality point averages are recognized at the end of the fall and spring semesters by being named to the President's or Dean's list. To be eligible for such recognition a student must be enrolled in at least twelve semester hours. Read more
![Mississippi State President Mark E. Keenum and Holmes Community College President Dr. Jim Haffey sign an agreement Tuesday [Dec. 17] outlining a pathway for Holmes students to complete MSU’s new Bachelor of Applied Science program. (Photo by Beth Wynn)](https://www.holmescc.edu/images/news/2019/121719_msumou.jpg)
MSU, Holmes sign MOU for Bachelor of Applied Science degree program
STARKVILLE, Miss.--Mississippi State University and Holmes Community College signed a memorandum of understanding today [Dec. 17] to formalize partnership programs for students enrolled in technical education programs. Read more

J.R. Hall selected as Holmes Humanities Teacher of the Year
John Robert "J.R." Hall, a history, philosophy and religion instructor on the Ridgeland Campus, was selected as the 2019-2020 Holmes Community College Humanities Teacher of the Year. He will deliver his scholarly presentation, "The History and Phenomena of John Newton's Amazing Grace with American Christianity and Beyond," on Feb. 18, 2020, at 12:15 p.m. The presentation will be held in the D. P. "Pat" McGowan Workforce Training Center on the Ridgeland Campus and a reception will follow the presentation. The lecture is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Read more

HEADWAE taps Miles, Grace as 2020 Holmes award recipients
Angela Jones Miles, a mathematics instructor, and Britton English Grace, a civil engineering major, have been named Holmes Community College's honorees for the 2020 Legislature's HEADWAE (Higher Education Appreciation Day Working for Academic Excellence) program. Miles is an instructor and Grace is a sophomore on the Goodman Campus of Holmes. Read more

SkillsUSA, Ridgeland Fire donate to Sunnybrook Children's Home
Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus SkillsUSA chapter, in collaboration with the Ridgeland Fire Department, recently collected Christmas gifts for Sunnybrook Children's Home and delivered them on Dec. 10. Read more

Three board members recognized for their service
Three members of the Holmes Community College Board of Trustees were recently honored during a monthly meeting on the Goodman Campus. Read more

Holmes' associate in psychology degree named top program by Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 47 Associate in Psychology Degree Programs for 2020, and Holmes Community College made the list. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 81 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. Read more

Attala Center announces spring 2020 courses
The Holmes Community College Attala Center in Kosciusko is offering a variety of courses and a community enrichment class during the spring of 2020. Course offerings include: Ingalls/Ivey Shipfitting and Pipefitting Class, HVAC and Brick Masonry. The community enrichment courses are beginner quilting, guitar lessons, a cookie decorating class and a variety of art classes. Read more

Holmes alumnus Blake Bell accepted into dental school
Holmes Community College alumnus Blake Bell of Lexington (Class of '18) was admitted into dental school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). He will begin his program in the fall of 2020. Read more

Holmes Yazoo location announces spring 2020 courses
The Holmes Community College Yazoo County Educational Center is offering a variety of courses and a community enrichment class during the spring of 2020. Course offerings include: HVAC, Brick Masonry and Residential Wiring. The community enrichment course will be a "Still Life with Flowers" painting workshop. Read more

Rotoract Club brings Christmas cheer to The Home Place
The Holmes Community College Rotoract Club, advised by Assistant Librarian Jennifer Smith, collected Angel Tree items for The Home Place and delivered them on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Home Place is an assisted living facility in Madison, and over the past several years, different Holmes organizations from the Ridgeland Campus have helped make sure the residents there have a merrier Christmas. Read more

Adult Education program to hold orientation across the district
The Holmes Community College Adult Education program will hold orientation sessions throughout the district in January 2020. The orientation for the Attala Center in Kosciusko will be held Jan. 13-5 at 8:30 a.m. The Ridgeland Campus orientation will be held Jan. 13-5 at 8:30 a.m. and also on Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. Finally, the orientation for the Yazoo City location will be Jan. 14-16 at 8:30 a.m. Read more

Holmes Attala Center to host job fair
Holmes Community College, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security Commission, is hosting a job fair at the Holmes Attala Center on Wednesday, Dec.11 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. The Attala Center is located at 620 West Jefferson Street, Kosciusko. Read more

Holmes named one of Best Two-Year Colleges in Mississippi
The Mississippi Business Journal named Holmes Community College as a finalist for the "Best Two-Year College" in Mississippi, ranking the college second in the state. Read more

Spring 2020 Registration is now open
Holmes Community College registration for the spring term began on Nov. 11. The college offers transferable academic courses, the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, technical certificates and career certificates, as well as workforce training. Read more

Puryear named MC's School of Nursing Alumna of the Year
Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) instructor Barbara Brown Puryear was honored as Mississippi College's 2019 School of Nursing Alumna of the Year during a dinner on MC's campus on Friday, Oct. 25. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MC in 1976, Puryear moved on to the University of Southern Mississippi, where she earned a master's in nursing with a focus on mental health. She also studied at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and The University of Florida. Read more

'Cruisin for a Cure' Tahoe makes stop at Attala Center
Boswell Media's "Cruisin for a Cure" Tahoe made a stop at the Attala Center in Kosciusko today promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in Attala and surrounding counties. Read more

Holmes surgical tech alumnus gives back to his alma mater through scholarship
Holmes Community College alumnus James Baggett of Jackson decided to give back to his alma mater by establishing the James Baggett Scholarship. A former surgical technology student on the Holmes Ridgeland Campus, he designated the scholarship to go to a surgical technology student on the Ridgeland Campus on the basis of financial need and academic potential. Read more

Goodman Campus offering Welding Evening Class
Holmes Community College Workforce Development,in conjunction with Anel Corporation, is now offering a Welding Evening Class on the Goodman Campus. Students can still register for the non-credit course, but should do so quickly with only a few spots left. The five-week course will meet on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1. Read more

Goodman Campus to offer community art classes
The Holmes Community College Goodman Campus is offering two different art classes taught by Fine Arts Chair and art instructor Jay Cheatham this fall. The activity-specific workshops include: Still Life with Flowers and Christmas Ornaments. Read more

Attala County benefits from recent Enbridge grant
The Kosciusko Attala Partnership has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Enbridge, one of the nation's leading energy delivery companies. Read more

Ridgeland Campus announces 2019 Homecoming Maids
Holmes Community College recently announced members of the 2019 Homecoming Court. Ridgeland Campus Homecoming Maids include: Student Body Maid Isabella Wade of Madison; Sophomore Maid Destiny Maxwell of Brookhaven; Sophomore Maid Brandi Palmer of Jackson; Freshman Maid Amanda Jacobs of Jackson and Freshman Maid Deja Sloan of Houston, Texas. Read more

Homecoming 2019 set for Thursday, Oct. 24
Homecoming 2019 is set for Thursday, Oct. 24 on the Goodman Campus with activities starting at 8 a.m. and finishing up with live music after the football game against Coahoma Community College. Read more

Ridgeland Campus now offering evening and weekend HSE tests
Effective Sept. 9, 2019, Holmes will begin administering evening and weekend tests for High School Equivalency (HSE) on the Ridgeland Campus. The GED Test Center hours will be extended on Monday and Wednesday until 9 p.m. GED tests will be given the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Read more

ADN program boasts 98 percent pass rate across the district
Holmes Community College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) students had a 98 percent pass rate on the first attempt of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). The Holmes ADN program is a 66-hour program and graduates earn the Associate of Applied Science degree. Holmes offers the ADN program on the Grenada and Ridgeland campuses. Read more

Dean gains police certification
Holmes Community College patrol officer Sheyanne Dean of West recently graduated from the Mississippi Delta Community Law Enforcement Training Academy in Moorhead. Read more

B&B donates bucket truck to Electrical Lineman Program
The Holmes Community College Electrical Lineman Program has added another bucket truck to its fleet thanks to a donation from B&B Electrical and Utility Contractors, Inc. out of Brandon. Read more

Brick Masonry being offered at Attala Center
The Holmes Community College Attala Center is offering Brick Masonry this fall and still has spots available for those who are interested. Read more

Theresa Hargett earns Doctor of Higher Education and Leadership
Theresa Hargett, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) instructor on the Holmes Community College Grenada Campus, recently earned a Doctor of Higher Education and Leadership from the University of Mississippi. Hargett's dissertation was titled "Students' Perceptions and Strategies for Success in an Associate Degree Nursing Program." Read more

Holmes Attala Center to offer a variety of community art classes
The Holmes Community College Attala Center is offering three different art classes taught by Fine Arts Chair and art instructor Jay Cheatham this fall. The activity-specific workshops include: Still Life with Flowers, Halloween Door Hangers and Christmas Ornaments. Read more

Lisa Davis earns PhD in Nursing Education and Administration
Lisa Davis, an Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) instructor on the Holmes Community College Grenada Campus, recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Education and Administration from William Carey University. Davis' dissertation was titled "Examining the Impact of Academic and Social Integration on Retention of First-Year Associate Degree Nursing Students." Read more

Holmes recognizes faculty, staff for years of service
On Monday, Aug. 12, Holmes Community College celebrated the upcoming school year with an Opening Convocation on the Goodman Campus. This year's theme was "Back to the Future," giving employees an opportunity to rock their 80's garb if they felt inclined. In addition to the employee mix and mingle, a recognition of new employees, a welcome message by President Dr. Jim Haffey and breakout sessions by department, the institution also recognized those who have reached milestones for their years of service to Holmes. Read more

Holmes Yazoo Center offering brick masonry, residential wiring
The Holmes Community College Yazoo County Educational Center is offering community classes this fall. Two of the courses, Brick Masonry and Residential Wiring, still have spots available for those who are interested. Read more
