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Eighteen cadets graduate from Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy

October 29, 2013
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Eighteen cadets graduate from Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy

Eighteen cadets graduated today from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy’s Basic Class 2013-3 on Oct. 18.  The ceremony, held in the Hospitality and Resort Management Center at the Jefferson Davis Campus, included a commencement address by Gov. Phil Bryant, a former law-enforcement officer. Other special guests included Harrison County Sheriff Melvin Brisolara; Chaplain...
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MGCCC opens state-of-the-art Healthcare Simulation Center

October 29, 2013
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MGCCC opens state-of-the-art Healthcare Simulation Center

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 11, for the Healthcare Simulation Center at its Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center in Gulfport.  More than 100 community partners, students, faculty and staff attended the event. The new center will be the only simulation center with public access on the Mississippi...
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Community colleges present four-point strategy to legislators

October 29, 2013
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Cost-efficient paths to degrees key to increasing college attendance and graduation rates JACKSON – Leaders of Mississippi’s 15 public community colleges have a four-point strategy to increase the college-going and degree-achieving rates of the state’s citizens. On Sept. 17, they asked the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to provide the resources to help make it...
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MGCCC named 2014 Military Friendly School by Victory Media

October 29, 2013
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MGCCC named 2014 Military Friendly School by Victory Media

Victory Media has named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College a Military Friendly School for 2014.  Out of more than 12,000 colleges, universities and trade schools competing for the designation, MGCCC ranked in the top 15 percent, achieving the benchmark required for selection. “We have had a strong relationship with the military for many years...
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State SkillsUSA director speaks to MGCCC students at Back to School cookout

October 29, 2013
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State SkillsUSA director speaks to MGCCC students at Back to School cookout

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s George County Center hosted a Back to School/SkillsUSA cookout on Sept. 9, in the center’s courtyard.  Andy Sims, Mississippi director of SkillsUSA, and Elizabeth Broderick, 11-place winner at nationals/first-place winner at state in 2013 SkillsUSA competitions, spoke to the 33 students attending the event. Sims told the cosmetology and...
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Perkettes share Bulldog spirit with residents of Wiggins Community Homes

October 29, 2013
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Perkettes share Bulldog spirit with residents of Wiggins Community Homes

The Perkette Dance Team of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College visited the South Mississippi Regional Center – Wiggins Community Homes for a football season kickoff celebration on Sept. 5.  The dance team held a meet-and-greet with the residents and staff, handing out poms and footballs. Perkette Belita Rojas sang the national anthem, and the...
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MGCCC recognizes Logistics Technology graduates

October 29, 2013
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MGCCC recognizes Logistics Technology graduates

Fifteen Logistics Technology graduates were recognized during the fourth annual International Society of Logistics (SOLE) awards pinning ceremony held on Aug. 15 at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus. Twelve of the students received the Demonstrated Logistician designation, and three received the Demonstrated Senior Logistician designation. Christopher Cazaubon received the Outstanding Logistician Award...
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Fall Convocation 2013 focuses on change

October 28, 2013
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Fall Convocation 2013 focuses on change

The 2013 Fall Convocation for faculty and administrators was held on Aug. 15 in Malone Hall at the Perkinston Campus.  Malcolm White, director of the Mississippi Development Authority’s Tourism Division, was the guest speaker. During the all-day event, Dr. Mary S. Graham made a special presentation, “On the Right Track: The Power of Innovation,”...
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Resilient Bulldogs grind past Holmes 36-7

September 6, 2013
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Resilient Bulldogs grind past Holmes 36-7

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, the nation’s No. 1 JUCO football team, used a touchdown off a fake field goal and two defensive scores to roll past Holmes for a 36-7 victory in Perkinston on September 5. The win sets up an MACJC South Division-opening showdown with 2-0 Hinds next Thursday in Raymond. “I’m...
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MGCCC soccer teams regroup for MACJC action

August 31, 2013
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MGCCC soccer teams regroup for MACJC action

Both Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College soccer teams opened 2013 by competing against the best the NJCAA has to offer. The results weren’t stellar, but the experience was huge as the men and women get set for the grind of the MACJC schedule. This weekend the men & women host Southwest in the MACJC...
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