4/17/26

MGCCC announces Gulf Scholars Program Partnership with University of Mississippi

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students through a new partnership with the University of Mississippi as part of the Gulf Scholars Program. Supported by a $75,000 grant from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, …

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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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4/6/26

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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3/9/26

MGCCC music instructor performs at International Music by Women Festival

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College music instructor Kate Sawyer and collaborative pianist Patience Pierini were selected to perform at the 2026 Music by Women Festival, hosted by Mississippi University for Women in Columbus, Mississippi. The three-day international festival was held March 5–7, …

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3/3/26

MGCCC Jackson County Campus to host “The Rest of the Story” featuring nationally recognized artist Adam Trest

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County Campus Fine Arts Gallery will present “The Rest of the Story,” a special exhibition showcasing the work of Southern fine artist and graphic designer Adam Trest. The exhibition will open with a public reception on Tuesday, March …

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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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2/4/26

2026 Coastal Mississippi Job Fair to be held at MGCCC on February 10

Job seekers from across the Gulf Coast are invited to attend the 2026 Coastal Mississippi Job Fair on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s HPE Building on the Jackson County Campus in Gautier. The event is free …

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1/15/26

MGCCC Jackson County Campus Police Department earns NIBRS certification

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County Campus Police Department has successfully completed its National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Certification, a significant milestone that strengthens campus safety, transparency, and accountability. Certification was officially granted on August 29, 2025, following …

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1/14/26

MGCCC Jackson County Campus Fine Arts Gallery to host “Observations from a Subconscious Meanderer,” an exhibit by Mississippi artist Joe A. MacGown

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus will host a fine art exhibition featuring the work of renowned Mississippi artist Joe A. MacGown. Titled “Observations from a Subconscious Meanderer,” the exhibition will be on display in the JC Fine Arts Gallery …

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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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