MGCCC Named 2026 Bellwether Finalist for Mississippi AI Network (MAIN)
Published February 25, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. MGCCC Bellwether finalist recognition places the college among the nation’s top 10 innovative community college programs and highlights Mississippi’s statewide approach to AI education and workforce readiness. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College representatives mark MAIN’s recognition as a 2026 Bellwether Award […]
MAIN and GCBC Partnership: Coastal Mississippi AI Leadership (2026)
Published February 23, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Coastal Mississippi is entering 2026 with a leadership cohort focused on outcomes. Through the MAIN and GCBC partnership, leaders will use practical artificial intelligence (AI) to turn regional priorities into coordinated action. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council (GCBC) has launched […]
Mississippi AI Innovation Hub Pilots “Procurii” Procurement Chatbot
Published February 20, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. The Procurii procurement chatbot is now in pilot through Mississippi’s AI Innovation Hub to support state procurement operations. It helps staff find and interpret relevant policies, procedures, and regulations. The proof of concept aims to augment technology procurement processes. Procurement staff […]
MAIN Shares Practical AI Strategies at PRCC Hancock County Industry Lunch
Published February 18, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations compete. AI workforce development in Mississippi is now a top priority for business, education, and economic leaders statewide. That focus drove a recent event at Pearl River Community College. MAIN and PRCC Convene Regional Industry […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Delivers Keynote on AI in Higher Education at MAIR 2026
Published February 17, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. MAIR 2026 keynote: Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), delivered the keynote for the 2026 Mississippi Association for Institutional Research (MAIR) Conference on the theme Capitalizing on Data. Dr. Kollin Napier delivers “The MAIN Model for […]
AI Workforce Development at MGCCC: MAIN Joins STEM Summit
Published February 13, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. AI workforce development at MGCCC was the central theme as Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), joined Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Excelerate in STEM Scholars at the annual summit. During the event, Dr. Napier participated […]
100 Beginner ChatGPT Prompts for Higher Education Faculty and Staff
Published February 12, 2026 at 6:34 p.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Reviewed and updated September 17, 2026. These prompts also work with other capable AI tools. Higher Education Prompting Guide 100 Beginner ChatGPT Prompts for Higher Education Faculty and Staff Prompt examples for higher education faculty and staff working in instruction, academic […]
Dr. Kollin Napier Discusses AI Adoption in Mississippi at Petal Chamber Luncheon
Published February 11, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN), joined the Petal Area Chamber of Commerce for February’s membership luncheon. The event brought together business and community leaders who are focused on the future of the region. Dr. Kollin […]
Microsoft Copilot Training for Mississippi State Government
Published February 9, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Microsoft Copilot training for Mississippi state government staff was the focus of an in-person session led by Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The session brought together staff from the Mississippi Development Authority and colleagues from […]
Mississippi Air National Guard AI Workforce Readiness Briefing
Published January 16, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. CT by the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network. Mississippi Air National Guard AI workforce readiness was the focus of a recent briefing led by Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). The briefing took place at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. First, Dr. Napier […]