Celebrating Your Impact

Without the support of our amazing donors, alumni, community partners and local businesses, Greenfield Community College could not fulfill its mission to provide a high-quality education to all who seek the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world.

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The Catalyst — A newsletter for alumni, parents and friends of Greenfield Community College and the GCC Foundation

Catalyst 2026

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    A Pathway Back to Completion

    GCC is proud to be one of six Massachusetts higher education institutions selected to partner with ReUp Education, a national initiative dedicated to re-engaging students who left college before compl …

  • Dr. Harry Akoh

    Welcoming Dr. Harry Akoh, Vice President of Academic Affairs

    This winter’s severe New England weather tested Dr. Harry Akoh’s good nature and sense of humor during his first weeks at Greenfield Community College. After relocating from relatively balmy Atlanta, …

  • Female student in industrial shop repairing HVAC equipment

    GCC Powers a Green Energy Future

    Energy-efficient ways to keep the temperature in our homes comfortable and indoor air clean are essential to our well-being. A skilled clean energy workforce is critical to outfitting homes to withsta …

  • People eating in GCC's Dining Commons

    Community in Action: An Evening of Inspiration

    ​On March 5, xxx attendees gathered for an inspiring evening at our Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC’s Celebration of Community awards and fundraising dinner. Student speakers, alumni and community …

  • Jasmyn Atsalis-Gogel
  • Building Resilience in a Time of Change

    I am grateful for your continued belief in GCC and in the students of Western Massachusetts. Your generosity has helped generations of learners gain skills and opportunity. As Massachusetts expands fr …

  • Raised beds in GCC's permaculture garden

    Deep Roots, New Growth in Farm and Food Systems

    Farm and Food Systems Program Director Anthony Reiber has advanced several new initiatives this year towards its mission of building an inviting working landscape where students learn the academic and …

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    Join us for Green Drinks!

    GCC Workforce Development, with MassHire Franklin Hampshire, Franklin County Chamber and FirstLight, invites you to Green Drinks at Incandescent Brewing, 203 South St., Bernardston, 4-6 p.m., on the f …

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Thank you to GCC donors over the past year. You make excellent academics and genuine support for GCC students possible. Read more about how your donations help our GCC community thrive in the latest Annual Impact Report.