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December 8, 2014

Student Recognized by New England Educators

Megan Doull's instructors at Greenfield Community College aren't the only ones who know she's an exceptional student. Educational leaders from across New England recognize Doull's academic success. At their annual…

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October 31, 2014

Student Civic Engagement Project Helps Local Farm and Food Bank

On November 2, Greenfield Community College volunteers will take their commitment to civic engagement off campus and out to the field. GCC students, staff, and faculty will participate in a…

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October 24, 2014

Cheri Ducharme appointed Simmons Nursing Faculty Endowed Chair

Greenfield Community College Nursing Professor Cheri Ducharme has been appointed to the Jean Simmons Nursing Faculty Endowed Chair. The Simmons Endowed Chair was endowed as part of a $1 million…

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October 23, 2014

Students See State Government, Up Close and Personal

Students in GCC Professor Buz Eisenberg's Political Science classes do more than read about state government, they meet the people who make the laws. On November 13, Eisenberg and 19…

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October 15, 2014

GCC receives USDA grant to support sustainable agriculture education

https://www.gcc.mass.edu/academics/2014/10/15/gcc-receives-usda-grant-to-support-sustainable-agriculture-education/#.VEVlnIt4q28

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October 9, 2014

GCC & Community Action Lead the Way in Early Care and Education

When Community Action's staff couldn't find enough college-level coursework in leadership to meet Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements, Gwen Hawk knew who to call. Hawk, Education Manager…

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October 3, 2014

GCC receives award for Excellence in Manufacturing Training

Tooling U-SME Recognizes Six Community and Technical Colleges with Platinum Education Center Award for Excellence in Manufacturing Training  Coinciding with Manufacturing Day, October 1, 2014, Tooling U-SME, a leader in manufacturing training…

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October 1, 2014

GCC Wins National Green Genome Award

Recognition for outstanding college sustainability and workforce efforts  When community college leaders from across the United States look for an example of an innovative, effective, and sustainable college, they'll look…

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September 29, 2014

GED / High School Equivalency Graduation to be held October 8

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, more than 30 GED (General Educational Development) and HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) graduates and their families will participate in a commencement ceremony at Greenfield…

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September 29, 2014

GCC's Popular Senior Symposia Expands Locations and Program Format

Twelve years ago, former Greenfield Community College administrator Risky Case buttonholed GCC Dean for Community Education Bob Barba at a College event and said, "I'd like to talk with you…

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September 29, 2014

MA Community Colleges awarded $20 million US Dept. of Labor Grant

Highest Funded Grant in the Country Boston, MA, September 29, 2014 –A consortia proposal submitted collectively by the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts led by Massasoit Community College has been…

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September 26, 2014

Inside Art Exhibit Bridges Jail & Community

While artwork in the Inside Art exhibit at Artspace covers a range of subjects and media, the varied pieces all deliver one message. Created by men incarcerated at the Franklin County…

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September 23, 2014

GCC announces President's List & Dean's List for Summer 2014

Each semester Greenfield Community College recognizes superlative academic performance. We applaud the success of students who earn these high grades and appreciate sacrifices that are often made by students in…

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July 31, 2014

GCC Improves Recycling

Greenfield Community College received 50 large recycling bins designed specifically for placement alongside the college's trash receptacles as part of a national recycling bin grant made possible by Keep America…

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June 26, 2014

Greenfield Community College officials testify at congressional hearing about energy-related jobs and education

From the Recorder - by KATHLEEN McKIERNAN GREENFIELD — For a second time this year, Greenfield Community College's program in renewable energy and energy efficiency is being recognized by national…

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June 23, 2014

GCC President and REE Professor to testify at Congressional Hearing June 24

On Wednesday, June 18, Congress called Greenfield Community College. Sarah Parker from Representative Peter DeFazio's office contacted GCC, asking GCC to speak at a hearing on education and American energy…

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June 23, 2014

Practical Nursing Certificates awarded June 20

Greenfield Community College Practical Nursing Program students will be graduating in a special ceremony to be held 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2014, at the Main Campus, Dining Commons, Greenfield,…

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June 13, 2014

Rosenberg secures $9.5 million bond bill for GCC Day Care Center

State Senator Stan Rosenberg (D-Amherst), Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, announced today that he has secured $9.5 million in the Senate's Capital Bond Bill for the design and construction…

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June 1, 2014

GCC Grads 'jump-start' into next chapter

CHRIS SHORES, Recorder, June 2, 2014 GREENFIELD — In the eyes of student speaker Michael Lewis, a new class of superstars graduated from Greenfield Community College on Saturday. The college's…

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May 23, 2014

Grinspoon Awards Recognize Entrepreneurial Spirit of GCC Students

Entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well – and honored – at Greenfield Community College. On April 30, two GCC students received the Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award and $1,000 from the…

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May 8, 2014

Governor Patrick and Education Leaders honor Community College, State University and UMass Graduates for Contributions to the Commonwealth

Greenfield Community College student Ernest A. Baird is one of "29 Who Shine," a group of outstanding Massachusetts public college and university graduates honored by the Department of Higher Education…

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April 28, 2014

Franklin County Sheriff Christopher Donelan Appointed to Board of Trustees

Franklin County Sheriff Christopher Donelan has been appointed by Governor Deval Patrick to serve as a member of the Greenfield Community College Board of Trustees. Donelan's five-year term will run…

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April 25, 2014

What Working Professionals are Saying About GCC's Online Computer & Business Courses. . .

What can working professionals learn through GCC's online computer and business courses? "An incredible number of useful business tools and techniques that make our students very valuable in the workplace…

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April 25, 2014

GCC Student Finalist in Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest

Abigail Friel's photograph of a young girl bottle feeding a lamb is one of 60 finalists selected from over 50,000 photographs submitted by photographers from 132 countries to Smithsonian Magazine's…

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April 11, 2014

Why Study Art at GCC This Summer?

Curious about game design? Eager to get a jumpstart on a GCC art degree? Want to learn more about color? Planning to transfer from GCC to a BFA art program?…

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March 27, 2014

Social Gaming Club Promotes Community

Members of GCC's Social Gaming Club know there's more to life than work and their goal is to help the GCC community have fun. "Social" gaming involves games where players…

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March 13, 2014

New ! Office Administration certificates meet workforce needs

Want to manage a modern technology-based office but don't have the needed skills and credentials? Check out the General Office Administration and Medical Office Administration Certificate programs at Greenfield Community…

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February 27, 2014

Regional program grows new careers in precision machining

Just a few months after the end of a new 12-week training program, eight students are employed by area companies and one is launching his own precision machining business. Gerald…

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February 13, 2014

Scholarship continues to provide access for community

When Greenfield Community College says it is accessible to everyone and committed to student success, it means it. In 2007, generous anonymous donors helped GCC establish the Community Access Scholarship…

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January 17, 2014

Marlboro College & GCC Partnership Help Non-Profits

Until recently, when local non-profit organizations wanted training for their staff and board members, they had to hire a consultant or travel to find training programs. Thanks to a partnership…

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January 17, 2014

New Course Explores World of Fashion & Textiles

Thirty years ago, when Greenfield Community College Professor of Economics & Business Thom Simmons walked through New York City's garment district every day on his way to and from work,…

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