Hinds Community College’s Honors Institute recently presented Lauren Coghlan of Bogue Chitto with an Award of Excellence for the 2022-23 Academic term. She chose as her Honored Faculty Member Psychology Instructor Sarah Nichols.

Honors Scholars carry 12 or more honors hours and must maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 or better, take two Honors Forum classes and have at least 10 hours of community service.

Distinguished Honors Scholars complete 18 or more honors hours and have two semesters in the Leadership Program. They must maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or better, take three to four Honors Forum classes and have at least 10 hours of community service.