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December 19, 2025
A new initiative is underway in Franklin County aimed at fostering local careers in weatherization work while supporting Massachusetts’ clean energy goals. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has awarded a…
When Juliet Gallant enrolled in Greenfield Community College’s Practical Nursing (PN) program, she felt a mix of excitement and uncertainty. As an adult learner, she wondered whether she would succeed…
After leaving high school following the loss of his father and spending six years away from academics, Patrick Meyers wasn’t sure how it would feel to return to the classroom.…
December 10, 2025
At its November meeting, the Greenfield Community College Foundation celebrated new leadership and fresh perspectives on its Board of Directors while honoring four members who completed their six-year terms of…
December 9, 2025
Greenfield Community College (GCC) has been selected as a pilot site for ReUp, a national initiative designed to help people who previously enrolled in college but left without completing a…
For many Greenfield Community College students, attending college opens the door not just to education but to a whole new sense of identity and possibility. During this year’s “First-Gen Week,”…
November 19, 2025
As a Liberal Arts Social Sciences major at GCC, Jasmyn Atsalis-Gogel has carved out a unique academic path with a focus on psychology and a minor in wildlife biology, blending…
November 18, 2025
As Massachusetts accelerates its climate goals, Greenfield Community College is aligning workforce development with climate action—creating meaningful career pathways in clean energy while addressing equity and employer needs in Franklin…
October 24, 2025
Greenfield Community College is proud to announce the launch of the Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship for Learning, Innovation, Voice & Empowerment (ECE ALIVE), a pilot Learn-and-Earn program aimed at addressing…
September 24, 2025
With the fall semester underway, Greenfield Community College (GCC) is ushering in a new academic year with two new associate degree programs. The Justice Studies and Surgical Technology programs expand…
September 17, 2025
As a Greenfield native, Jordan Brechenser chose to begin his college journey at Greenfield Community College—a decision influenced in part by his father, who once taught Psychology at GCC. At…
September 16, 2025
Michael Hannigan, a Greenfield Community College student in the Farm and Food Systems program, has been selected as a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Campus Compact is a…
August 27, 2025
Greenfield Community College is proud to announce its recognition as the 26th best community college in the United States, according to SmartAsset’s comprehensive ranking. This accolade highlights GCC's commitment to…
Business Administration | Wealth Management Professional at Goldman Sachs For Matthew Ackerman, attending Greenfield Community College was a transformational experience that helped shape both his personal and professional path. A…
August 8, 2025
As a full-time Liberal Arts Social Sciences major, Phi Theta Kappa Officer and Student Representative on the GCC Honors Board, Arwen King has woven himself into the fabric of Greenfield…
July 29, 2025
The state's MassReconnect program was first launched two years ago to provide free community college tuition for students age 25 and older who do not yet have a bachelor’s degree.…
Thanks to recent state funding, GCC will launch new programs that prepare students for careers in the high-demand areas of health care and early childhood education. The programs will include specialized,…
June 17, 2025
Greenfield Community College (GCC), UMassFive College Federal Credit Union and the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board recently joined forces to host a Reality Fair at GCC for over 70 students…
June 6, 2025
GCC recently participated in an event hosted by the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board as part of an ongoing “MassHire 250 Workforce Innovation Tour,” a state initiative that celebrates organizations…
May 23, 2025
This semester, I had the wonderful opportunity to complete a GCC Geology Museum Collections internship. This experience has been truly rewarding, helping me grow both personally and academically. My main…
May 7, 2025
I am currently working as a marketing intern with the YMCA. My role primarily focuses on digital marketing, aiming to improve the general health of our website and boost our…
For me, choosing a career in nursing was about making a difference every single day. It's an honor to be trusted with people’s lives, their hopes and their fears. Every…
May 5, 2025
As a GCC student pursuing an accounting career, I recently had the extremely valuable experience of interning at Sisson Accounting Services PC in Turners Falls, MA. This 12-week internship as…
April 16, 2025
Greenfield Community College is excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its seed library, now rebranded as Hope’s Seed Library in honor of longtime librarian Hope Schneider. With a fresh…
April 11, 2025
We are excited to announce the second annual Nursing Health Expo, taking place on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the college's East Lawn. This health fair…
April 4, 2025
A message from GCC President Michelle Schutt: April is National Community College Month and a great time to reflect on what makes GCC and all community colleges so special. Did…
March 31, 2025
By Richard Little, GCC Professor Emeritus Did you know Greenfield Community College has the best-in-the-world examples of armored mud balls, one of the rarest geologic features? These 200-million-year-old (Jurassic Period)…
Greenfield Community College is delighted to welcome two new distinguished board members to its Board of Trustees. Andrew Morehouse and Linda Dunlavy both bring broad and deep experience in organizational…
March 21, 2025
Since graduating GCC in 2008, Jillian Morgan has gone on to meaningful and fulfilling work as the Director of Development at the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. In a recent…
Mike Hannigan, Student Senate President and former GCC Student Trustee, recently shared his transformative journey from a place of personal struggle to becoming a dedicated community leader. Hannigan, who moved…
March 20, 2025
Student Senator, Peer Mentor, Peer Tutor, and President of the Tabletop Games club Aiya Thomson recently shared her journey of personal and academic growth at GCC. Thomson, now in her…
February 13, 2025
GCC opened four new associate degree majors this academic year, allowing students to enroll in programs such as environmental conservation, human services, justice studies and a pathway for allied health…
The Greenfield Community College (GCC) Foundation warmly invites community partners, supporters, friends of the college, and alumni to join us for our annual fundraising dinner, "Building Bridges and Belonging: GCC's…
January 6, 2025
Greenfield Community College (GCC) and Western New England University (WNE) recently announced an innovative articulation agreement that streamlines the path for students pursuing careers in occupational therapy. This new Associate…
Greenfield Community College (GCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Angela N. Campbell as its inaugural Vice President of Institutional Mission, Culture and Climate (IMCC). Dr. Campbell brings…