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Child care program at MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis Campus tapped for top award

October 31, 2012
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Child care program at MGCCC’s Jefferson Davis Campus tapped for top award

The Early Childhood Education Technology program’s child care facility at the Jefferson Davis Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has achieved a Level 5 rating from the Mississippi Child Care Quality Step System.  A Level 5 rating is the highest a program can achieve in the Quality Step System, which is monitored by...
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Dr. Carmen J. Walters named vice president of Jackson County Campus

October 31, 2012
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Dr. Carmen J. Walters named vice president of Jackson County Campus

Dr. Carmen J. Walters has been named vice president of the Jackson County Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.  She assumed the position on October 15. “MGCCC is an outstanding institution, and Jackson County is a great place to live and work,” Walters said. “I look forward to making a positive contribution to...
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MGCCC celebrates Homecoming 2012

October 31, 2012
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MGCCC celebrates Homecoming 2012

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College celebrated Homecoming 2012 with fanfare and football.  The event was held at the college’s Perkinston Campus and culminated with the Bulldogs defeating the East Central Warriors 41-0. The day’s festivities began with a breakfast reception recognizing former Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society members and celebrating the 75th anniversary...
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Three MGCCC instructors chosen state Humanities Teachers of the Year

October 31, 2012
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Three MGCCC instructors chosen state Humanities Teachers of the Year

Three Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College instructors have been chosen to receive the 2012 Mississippi Humanities Council (MHC) Humanities Teacher Awards. Dr. Alessandra Feris, Jackson County Campus; Dr. Trevor Smith, Jefferson Davis Campus; and Daniel Calcote, Perkinston Campus, will each receive a cash prize for the honor. Honorees are required to give presentations of...
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Perkinston Campus Phi Beta Lambda participates in coast cleanup

October 31, 2012
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Perkinston Campus Phi Beta Lambda participates in coast cleanup

The Phi Beta Lambda chapter at the Perkinston Campus participated in the  24th Annual Mississippi Coastal Cleanup took place on Saturday, October 20.  Club members collected litter at Jones Park in Gulfport as part of their service requirement in the club. In total, more than 2,500 volunteers collected 2,503 bags (54,680 pounds) of trash along...
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FCR rankings move MGCCC to No. 1 ranking

September 18, 2012
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FCR rankings move MGCCC to No. 1 ranking

For the first time since 2010, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is ranked No. 1 in theNJCAA football poll. The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0) 41-28 win over then No. 6 ranked Hinds Sept. 13 propelled the team to the top spot in the first week that the Football Computer Rankings (FCR) system has been implemented. ...
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Gulf Coast soccer sweeps southwest

September 18, 2012
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Gulf Coast soccer sweeps southwest

Both Gulf Coast soccer teams used their last home games until October to pick up MACJC South Division wins over Southwest. The men (3-3-1, 2-1) used goals from Nick Wheelock, Jake Crawford, Morgan Catchot and Anuar Pavia to get by Southwest 4-2.  The Lady Bulldogs (3-3, 1-2) got two goals from Brianna Holmes and...
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MGCCC’s Estuarine Education Center hosts family fun day

September 14, 2012
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MGCCC’s Estuarine Education Center hosts family fun day

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus will host a free family activity day on Saturday, September 29, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in honor of National Estuaries Day. The event, which merges outdoor recreation with estuary awareness, will be held at the Estuarine Education Center located on the north end of the...
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Bulldog Tailgate kicks off first home football game at MGCCC

September 14, 2012
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Bulldog Tailgate kicks off first home football game at MGCCC

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College celebrated the first home game of the 2012 football season with the Bulldog Tailgate on Sept. 13 at the Perkinston Campus. Almost 400 college employees, alumni and invited guests attended the event (formerly known as the Backyard Barbecue) before the game against the Hinds Community College Eagles. The college’s...
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Band of Gold carries on rich championship tradition

September 14, 2012
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Band of Gold carries on rich championship tradition

The Band of Gold is paying homage to Latin American music with its halftime show this year, “Ritmo de las Noches.” The performance includes movement and music from Bolero, La Danza Pasilla, En Fuego and Malaga. The band also offers spirited musical offerings at basketball games and participation in many other local and college-affiliated...
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