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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Trailblazer

Her life’s work is the very reason the Hornsby Award bears her name. From serving as president of the Perkinston Junior College Alumni Association in 1946 to becoming the only female charter member of the Foundation in 1974, Ms. Hornsby consistently broke …

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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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Ivan Godwin and the Cayce Seal Memorial Scholarship

Ivan’s journey has been shaped by change and perseverance. Adopted at the age of three, he spent his early childhood in California before his family relocated to Mississippi. Those early transitions helped form the foundation of who he is today. …

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Planting seeds of success for MGCCC students

Her commitment to service extends beyond her daily work. LeeQunita is also a proud donor to the MGCCC Foundation, giving back to help students overcome the kinds of challenges she sees every day. “I know what it feels like when …

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