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MGCCC opens new STEM building at Jackson County Campus

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held an opening ceremony for their newly renovated STEM building in Jackson County on Tuesday. One of the major projects of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s 2020 strategic plan is now…

MGCCC spotlights adult education with MIBEST Week

If you’re looking to further your education, MGCCC is reaching out to adults across the Coast about opportunities to expand your career horizons. You’re never too old to continue your education. As part of MIBEST Week, MGCCC is holding outreach…

MGCCC game vs. Co-Lin postponed due to COVID-19

Just two games into its six game regular season, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is already victim to a postponement due to COVID-19. Thursday’s homecoming game against Copiah-Lincoln has been moved following Co-Lin’s suspension of all football activities for two…

Football: PRCC vs. MGCCC

Better late than never, JUCO football has a 2020 season in the state of Mississippi and nowhere else. Works out pretty well for defending national champion Mississippi Gulf Coast who now gets the chance to run it back over the…

National Champion MGCCC ready to run it back

This year, the MACCC is the only league in the entire nation playing junior college football in the fall which means defending national champion Mississippi Gulf Coast won’t get the chance to defend its national championship against the rest of…

New facilities at MGCCC Perkinston Campus

In an effort to become one of the best community colleges in the country, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been busy building new facilities for its students and faculty. College living just got a little better on Mississippi Gulf…

MGCCC receives grant to build performing arts center

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a $10,000 National Endowment for the Arts – Arts Engagement in American Communities grant for the Immersive Media Performing Arts Center at the Harrison County Campus.  The grant will be used to produce a…

MGCCC still accepting new enrollment for next term

It’s not too late to begin furthering your education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. After an overwhelming interest in their August courses, MGCCC has added additional classes for enrollment throughout the fall. The first set of classes start September…

School closures ahead of possible severe weather

Some schools in South Mississippi are closing due to possible severe weather headed our way. The Hancock County School District is closing schools tomorrow, August 24th. This will also include distance learners. The Gulfport School District will run a 60%…

Lot of opportunities for education and job skills at MGCCC

COVID-19 has changed life for all of us especially those who have lost their jobs or income this year, but there are plenty of opportunities to learn new job skills while earning college credit and working towards a degree at…

MGCCC removes Jefferson Davis name from campus

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has removed the name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis from their Gulfport campus. Today, the college updated the page and website with the new name MGCCC Harrison County Campus after the board of trustees voted…

MGCCC football honored at state capitol

Elsewhere at the state capitol, on Thursday, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the house to be recognized for its 2019 football national championship. Head Coach Jack Wright representing for the Bulldogs who weren’t able to assemble as a team…

Gulfport Boys Basketball: Deon Drake commits to MGCCC

Gulfport basketball star Deon Drake is finally heading to the next level. On Wednesday, the recently graduated point guard gave his verbal pledge to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where first-year Head Coach Tim Ryan made quick work of recruiting…

Harrison County School District and MGCCC closures tomorrow

Due to inclement weather conditions related to Tropical Storm Cristobal, all buildings in the Harrison County School District, including Central Office, will be closed on Monday, June 8, 2020. The Harrison County School District Grab & Go Summer Feeding Program…

Freeland joins MGCCC Board of Trustees

George L. Freeland, Jr., executive director of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation, was appointed Monday to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Board of Trustees in an at-large position, by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors. He will serve…

MGCCC Softball: Marsha Hunt signs with Alcorn State

Given the choice to stay or go, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College softball standout Marsha Hunt is taking her talents to the next level. The sophomore first baseman has signed a National Letter of Intent with Alcorn State despite having…

MGCCC offering one year, one cost career programs

If you’re looking for a career change, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College could help. MGCCC will begin offering five accelerated career programs in fall 2020 that will allow students to earn a diploma in one year. The career programs include…

Local standouts returning to MGCCC Softball

A lot of college athletes are still undecided about their futures on the diamond, but the Cade twins out of Harrison Central are making an early commitment to return to MGCCC for their repeat season. Kristen and Kayla will join…