Remembering GCC Professor Emeritus Jean SimmonsApril 8, 2026Greenfield Community College mourns the loss of Jean Simmons, a foundational figure in our nursing department whose connection to the college spanned more than half a century. Jean passed away on March 28, 2026, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of leadership, education and service. Jean’s history with GCC was one of "firsts." She was a graduate of the college’s inaugural nursing class in 1965. After furthering her education at St. Anselm College, she returned to ... Read More GCC Hosts Fair Preparing Local High Schoolers for Financial SuccessMarch 20, 2026 Greenfield Community College (GCC) was proud to once again open its campus to the next generation of local leaders for the 2026 Reality Fair. Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s expanded program welcomed approximately 400 students ... GCC Hosts Online Discussion, “The Struggle Is Eternal”March 2, 2026 Greenfield Community College invites the community to an interactive online discussion, The Struggle Is Eternal: Learning from the Movement, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. The program, sponsored by the college’s Institute ... Athecia Yager: Early Childhood EducationFebruary 24, 2026 Working as a float teacher at local preschool and childcare center, The Learning Knoll, Athecia Yager knew she wanted to deepen her knowledge and strengthen her impact in the classroom. She started at Greenfield Community College in 2023, and says it s ...