Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Student Union/Cafeteria, followed by a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Multipurpose Arena at the Perkinston Campus on September 23.  Students have already begun using the Student Union/Cafeteria, which opened in August.  Construction on the Multipurpose Arena is scheduled to be completed in early 2022.

The 24,717-square-foot Student Union/Cafeteria offers seating for 600 in the dining hall, banquet hall, lobby and covered porch.

“We are excited to have such a state-of-the-art facility on the Perkinston Campus,” said Dr. Ladd Taylor, vice president of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center. “It is extremely spacious, offering students a variety of dining and seating options.”

The 28,500-square-foot Multipurpose Arena will include a competition basketball court with seating for 1,540 spectators as well as a hospitality suite that overlooks the court.  The facility will also house the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ locker rooms and coaching staff offices.  Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2022.

“Breaking ground on our new arena is truly a momentous occasion for MGCCC and our community as a whole,” said Dr. Ladd Taylor, vice president of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center. “The arena is sure to enhance the overall collegiate atmosphere on campus, as well as provide basketball players and fans with a gameday experience that will be second to none.”