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7/30/26
MGCCC invited to return to nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative for fifth year as the workforce education program expands to over 90 schools
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is proud to announce it has once again been asked to participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $15,000 grant aimed at enhancing the Precision …
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7/28/26
MGCCC Drafting and Design Technology graduates complete TotalTek Academy training
Seven MGCCC graduates enter the maritime workforce through industry partnership Seven graduates of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Drafting and Design Technology program completed Phase 1of the TotalTek Academy during a graduation ceremony held July 10 at The Gallery in …
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7/22/26
MGCCC welding students help fabricate crown of thorns for South Mississippi landmark
Students in Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Welding Technology program at the George County Center recently helped fabricate the aluminum crown of thorns that now encircles the 120-foot South Mississippi Cross of Christ near the Greene County-George County line. The …
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7/17/26
MGCCC inducts eight incarcerated students into PTK chapter
Eight incarcerated students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa during the inaugural induction ceremony for Beta Tau Eta Chapter through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s training program at the George County Regional Correctional Facility on July 17. The students are …
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6/23/26
Flying High Again: Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show Coming to iMPAC July 11
Fans of classic rock and heavy metal are invited to celebrate the music and legacy of one of rock’s most iconic performers when Flying High Again, a premier Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, takes the stage at the Immersive Media Performing Arts …
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6/12/26
MGCCC instructor Dr. James Gruich named 2026 Moody Institute Fellow
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College instructor Dr. James Gruich has been selected as a 2026 Moody Institute Fellow, an honor recognizing outstanding faculty members at Mississippi’s public community and junior colleges. Gruich, who teaches Computer Networking and Cybersecurity Technology at …
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6/10/26
MGCCC and J. Allen Automotive Group launch Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program, honor Automotive Apprenticeship completers
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group celebrated a major workforce development partnership on June 10 with the signing of an agreement establishing a new Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program at the college’s West Harrison County Center. The …
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6/9/26
MGCCC names Adrienne Cocco-Eaves Director of Bands
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has named Adrienne Cocco-Eaves as Director of Bands, effective June 2026. Cocco-Eaves becomes the first female Director of Bands in the college’s history and will lead the nationally recognized Band of Gold into its next …
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5/22/26
MGCCC student Katie Carter named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholar
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduate Katie Carter has been named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Jack KentCooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, one of the nation’s most competitive and generous scholarships for community college students. Carter, a recent graduate from Vancleave who earned …
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5/22/26
MGCCC celebrates student achievement at George County Regional Correctional Facility Graduation Ceremony
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College recognized the accomplishments of students at the George County Regional Correctional Facility during a graduation ceremony held May 18 in Lucedale. The ceremony honored 14 students who earned their High School Equivalency Diploma through MGCCC …
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