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8/13/25
MGCCC selected again for Metallica Scholars Initiative
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by the generous grant, aimed at enhancing MGCCC’s Process Operations Technology and Instrumentation …
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8/4/25
MGCCC’s Don Hammack named 2024-2025 MACCC Sports Information Director of the Year
Don Hammack, longtime Sports Information Director at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been named the 2024-2025 Sports Information Director of the Year by the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC). The prestigious honor, voted on by SIDs from …
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7/28/25
MGCCC’s School of Nursing and Health Professions named 2025 Center of Excellence
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s School of Nursing and Health Professions has been designated a 2025 Center of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN), one of only 21 institutions nationwide selected for this prestigious honor. The formal …
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7/25/25
MGCCC awarded second Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant
$700,000 investment will expand skilled trades training, career pathways, and industry partnerships Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been selected to receive a second Gable Grant from the Lowe’s Foundation; a $700,000 investment aimed at expanding and accelerating the college’s …
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7/22/25
MGCCC named one of America’s top vocational schools by USA TODAY
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been recognized among USA TODAY’s America’s Top Vocational Schools 2025, ranking in the top 10 percent of institutions nationwide. The prestigious honor, based on independent research conducted in partnership with Statista, highlights MGCCC’s continued excellence in delivering workforce-focused …
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6/2/25
MGCCC’s Darlene Bush Named 2025 Moody Institute Fellow
Darlene Bush, instructor of mathematics and instructional designer at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus, has been named a 2025 Moody Institute Fellow. This prestigious recognition includes a $1,000 stipend, which Bush will use to enhance instructional resources and …
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5/28/25
MGCCC wins big at CPRAM Awards, earning 22 honors across multiple categories
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College brought home 22 awards from the 2025 College Public Relations Association of Mississippi (CPRAM) Conference, held May 19-21 in Starkville. Competing against 14 other community colleges in the Junior Division, MGCCC’s Institutional Advancement team, along …
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5/19/25
Spring 2025 President’s and Vice Presidents’ Lists
Spring 2025 President’s List Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College released the President’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Students who earn 12 or more semester hours with a 4.0 grade point average receive this honor. Spring 2025 Vice President’s List …
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4/22/25
MGCCC Again Named a Military Friendly® School and Military Spouse Friendly® School
College earns prestigious Gold Designation for outstanding commitment to military-affiliated students Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its exceptional dedication to the military community, earning both the 2025 Military Friendly® School and Military Spouse Friendly® …
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4/16/25
MGCCC honored with national AACC Award of Excellence for Student Success
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been awarded the Student Success Award at the American Association of Community Colleges’ (AACC) Awards of Excellence Gala, held April 12-16 in Nashville, Tennessee. This prestigious national recognition celebrates MGCCC’s unwavering commitment to supporting students throughout their …
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