8/5/25

Star-studded stage play “Background Check” comes home to the Mississippi Gulf Coast

An unforgettable night of comedy, music, and real talk at iMPAC on January 16, 2026 What better way to kick off the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend than with an electrifying, one-night-only performance of the national touring stage play Background …

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8/4/25

Comedy legends Yakov Smirnoff and Mark Gungor bring laughter and love to iMPAC

Get ready for a night of love and laughter as the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center (iMPAC) at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus welcomes Couple’s Comedy Night on Saturday, November 8 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. This one-night-only …

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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

Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at iMPAC!

Electrifying New Tour! Live at IMPAC on October 29 After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is again kicking off an expansive tour that includes a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle at Mississippi Gulf …

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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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7/24/25

Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power®! coming to iMPAC this fall

Wild Kratts® Leaps onto Stages from  Coast-to-Coast with Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 –Activate Creature Power®!   All-New Action-Packed Touring Production Brings the Stars of the  Emmy-Nominated Hit PBS KIDS Series to Kids and Families at iMPAC in Gulfport, MS on …

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6/16/25

MGCCC names Teresa McDonald as Associate Vice President for the School of Nursing and Health Professions

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College announces the appointment of Teresa McDonald as the new Associate Vice President for the School of Nursing and Health Professions. McDonald brings more than two decades of experience in healthcare education and academic leadership to …

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6/3/25

ALI SIDDIQ ANNOUNCES 34 MORE DATES FOR THE SECOND LEG OF HIS 2025 “IN THE SHADOWS TOUR” STARTING AUGUST 22

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 AT 10AM LOCAL NASHVILLE (June 3, 2025) –  Stand-up comedian and renowned storyteller, Ali Siddiq, has announced 34 more cities for his 2025 IN THE SHADOWS TOUR. The prolific storyteller will be …

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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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5/23/25

Dr. Quintus F. Wrighten, Jr. named MGCCC Director of Bands

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Quintus F. Wrighten, Jr. as the new Director of Bands. Dr. Wrighten, currently of Columbia, South Carolina, brings a wealth of experience and passion for music education to lead …

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