Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Helping Revive Downtown Hattiesburg One Restaurant at at Time

College students working at restaurants is nothing new. Yet Nelson Haskin, Jr., who started his college career under a chemistry scholarship, fell in love with the vibrancy and dynamics of restaurants while waiting tables and cooking in the kitchens. “That lasted about a year once I realized there was more to chemistry than the periodic table,” recounted Haskin humorously about his first year in college. “I fell in love with how restaurants work and with being an entrepreneur.” Twenty-five years later, Haskin owns four (and one in the making) restaurants in Downtown Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Strengthening Communities Through Homeownership Access

Owning a home continues to be the American Dream for people across the nation. Many consider homeownership the cornerstone of building generational wealth and an important factor to creating long-term financial stability for individuals and their families.

Hancock Whitney honors "Women of Excellence" to celebrate Women's History Month

Throughout the month of March, we have been celebrating Women's History Month with a number of initiatives and programs here at Hancock Whitney. To recognize the richness of our own women leaders and their accomplishments, we asked associates to nominate an outstanding woman at Hancock Whitney to be honored as  "Women of Excellence." From these overwhelming submissions, The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council selected women who exemplify leadership, achievement, courage, service, strength and dedication in the workplace and community.