Burchfield was named the Teacher of the Year
She 鈥渆ncourages her students to try new things, form ideas that challenge them and use collaboration to gain new perspectives.鈥
She 鈥渆ncourages her students to try new things, form ideas that challenge them and use collaboration to gain new perspectives.鈥
About 160 works of art were considered for this year鈥檚 contest, which was judged by Jacob Rowan, assistant professor of art at Belhaven University.
鈥淥ur goal is to provide students a way to connect with businesses in the same place they attend classes,鈥 Allen said. 鈥淐urrently, there are more jobs available than people to fill them and the opportunity for motivated students is at an all-time high.
Held each spring, the event gives prospective students a chance to find out about all programs of study available at the Vicksburg-Warren Campus. They also got information on admissions, financial aid, registration and more from faculty and staff during the come-and-go event, which also included free snacks and activities.
Starting in fall 2022, the C.O.R.E. (Candidates on Rapid Entry) program will provide for an MHP officer to be on campus two days a week to assist criminal justice students on physical training and to teach them MHP-related curriculum to better prepare them for patrol school upon successful completion of the one-year program.
Guests heard from faculty and staff on the merits of attending Hinds and the Jackson Campus in particular, then toured programs of study and services on campus amid free hot dogs, snacks and activities.
鈥淲ith us not being a research institution, it is important for STEM majoring students to participate in events like this because it not only allows them to interact with other students at four-year institutions but also learn about the opportunities aligned with scientific research.”
“The Utica Campus celebrated its 119th Founders Day on March 24 with a student-led celebration of the life of William H. Holtzclaw.”
“Four key figures who served on the Utica Campus were recognized with special dedications at campus locations linked to their careers.”
鈥淐ompleting the Apprenticeship program brings value to Matthews’s future career opportunities and brings real value to us as an employer today.鈥