From the Collegiate Academy to the U.S. Naval Academy

Haydel, who attends both Gautier High School and MGCCC’s Jackson County Campus through the Collegiate Academy program, will graduate this May with both his high school diploma and associate degree before beginning the next chapter of his journey at the United States Naval …

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Honoring a legacy through leadership and dedication

Originally from Alabama, Baker chose MGCCC for its strong nursing pathway and supportive environment. “I wanted a school where I could start building real healthcare experience while staying connected to my community,” he said. That decision has already set him …

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First recipient of the Larry Burney Scholarship proves power of MGCCC Foundation support

Rubi, a Lucedale native and business major, is the first-ever recipient of the newly established Larry Burney Scholarship, a named award created through the MGCCC Foundation to support students at the George County Center. “I am majoring in business and plan to …

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Timothy Deal engineers his future with MGCCC Foundation and Chevron support

A resident of Hurley, Mississippi, Timothy is majoring in Mechanical Engineering at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus. After graduating from MGCCC, he plans to transfer into the Mississippi State University Engineering on the Coast program to complete …

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Engineering a brighter future for himself and others

A student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Fisher has long been drawn to creating, building, and imagining what’s possible. Those interests, sparked early in life through hands-on experiences and exploration, have grown into a strong passion for engineering and …

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