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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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  • 6/16/25

    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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  • 5/28/25

    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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  • 5/27/25

    2025 Hurricane Season Preparedness

    An Important Message for MGCCC Employees and Students The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs through November 30. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has comprehensive plans in place to address potential storms, storm surges, and flooding. …

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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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  • 5/23/25

    Dr. Brad Bailey named Vice President of MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus and George County Center

    The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Dr. Brad Bailey as the new Vice President of the Perkinston Campus and George County Center. A dedicated member of the MGCCC family since 2007, Dr. …

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  • 4/2/26

    MGCCC and USM partner to expand degree pathways at Gulf Park Campus

  • 2/25/14

    Dr. Jonathan Woodward named VP at MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis Campus

  • 4/11/16

    Tammy Franks Named Vice President of MGCCC Jackson County Campus

  • 5/23/25

    Dr. Brad Bailey named Vice President of MGCCC’s Perkinston Campus and George County Center

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