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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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6/12/26
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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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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5/12/26
MGCCC Graphic Design Technology student wins statewide contest for the 2026 Mississippi CTE Conference Cover
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Graphic Design Technology student Mariacelina “Mari” Corneiro has been selected as the winner of the 2026 Mississippi Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference cover design contest, earning top honors among entries submitted by community college …
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3/2/26
PROJECT MFG MARITIME WELDING COMPETITION & CAREER DISCOVERY DAY HELD AT MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Students from Across the Mississippi Gulf Coast Showcase Skills and Explore Maritime Manufacturing Careers On Friday, February 27, 2026, more than 45 students gathered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus to participate in the Project MFG Maritime …
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2/13/26
Nearly 700 high school students explore career pathways at MGCCC’s Experience CTE event
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomed nearly 700 high school students to its Harrison County Campus on February 12 for “Experience CTE for the 21st Century,” an interactive showcase featuring more than 50 career and technical education (CTE) programs. The event …
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12/17/25
MGCCC Jackson County Campus awarded National EmployED Initiative Grant supported by General Motors
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus has been awarded a $60,000 grant through the national EmployED Initiative, a competitive workforce development program managed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) with funding from General Motors. MGCCC is …
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