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4/29/26
MGCCC earns national spotlight as Aspen Prize Semifinalist
The Aspen Institute has named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Rooted in deep research and backed by $1 million in award money, the Aspen Prize is …
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4/24/26
11 MGCCC students named to 2026 All-Mississippi Academic Team; national and workforce honors also earned
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is proud to announce that 11 outstanding students have been named to the 2026 All-Mississippi Academic Team, an honor recognizing academic excellence and leadership among community and junior college students across the state. The program …
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4/17/26
MGCCC students named semifinalists for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Two Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students have been named semifinalists for the highly competitive 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 485 semifinalists in March for its Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, selecting students from …
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4/15/26
MGCCC Institutional Relations Team earns statewide recognition at PRAM Conference
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Institutional Relations team received four prestigious awards at the Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) Conference, held April 12–14 in Starkville. PRAM is a statewide organization comprised of Mississippi’s top public relations professionals, representing large corporations, major advertising …
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4/10/26
MGCCC Phi Theta Kappa chapters earn regional and national honors
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters are earning recognition at every level, bringing home an impressive list of honors from both the regional and national stages this spring. At Catalyst 2026, held March 26–28, 2026, in Baltimore, the Pi …
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4/6/26
MGCCC Jackson County Visual Arts students shine at state competition
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County Campus students Emma Blair and Sofia Sewell earned five awards at the 2026 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association (MCCAIA) Annual Art Competition and Exhibition. The state-wide competition, open to students from all …
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2/24/26
MGCCC recognized among nation’s most innovative colleges with Bellwether Finalist selection
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has earned national recognition as a 2026 Bellwether Award finalist for its pivotal role in developing the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), the nation’s first statewide artificial intelligence workforce initiative. The college was recognized this week at the …
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2/20/26
Dr. Mary S. Graham appointed to Phi Theta Kappa International Board of Directors
Mary S. Graham, president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been appointed to the International Board of Directors for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). “I am honored to serve Phi Theta Kappa in this expanded capacity,” Graham said. “The Society plays …
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2/9/26
MGCCC President Dr. Mary S. Graham receives prestigious CASE Chief Executive Leadership Award
Dr. Mary S. Graham, president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, has been named the recipient of the Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III, making her only the third higher education leader in Mississippi to …
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1/29/26
Zachary Dozier named 2026 MGCCC Humanities Teacher Award recipient
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is proud to announce that Zachary Dozier, Perkinston Campus Language Arts and Foreign Language Instructor, has been named the college’s 2026 Humanities Teacher Award recipient by the Mississippi Humanities Council. The award recognizes outstanding educators …
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