22 stories

October 26, 2026

GCC Secures Grants for New Healthcare Programs

Three initiatives will help GCC expand its healthcare workforce training in behavioral health, certified nursing assistance, phlebotomy and midwifery

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August 3, 2026

Building the Workforce Behind the State's Next Growth Industry

As Massachusetts invests in outdoor recreation as a driver of economic growth, Greenfield Community College is poised to prepare the workforce and professional expertise the industry needs to succeed. Outdoor…

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August 3, 2026

GCC Installs New Weatherization Training Labs

Early Wednesday morning, two custom-built weatherization training labs were dropped into place via crane and are now officially part of the Greenfield Community College campus landscape. These specialized units were…

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July 22, 2026

Nathan Medlock: Student Journalist Intern

Balancing the responsibilities of being a single father of two, working full time as a patient care technician and attending college is challenging enough. When Liberal Arts and Social Sciences…

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July 8, 2026

Amanda Zellman: Early Childhood Education

Balancing roles as an early childhood education major, local teacher assistant and T-ball coach, Amanda Zellman attests that her Greenfield Community College coursework has challenged her to think deeply and…

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July 7, 2026

Lt. Gov. Driscoll Tours GCC to Discuss Campus Needs and BRIGHT Act

Greenfield Community College recently hosted Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll for a tour of the college’s workforce facilities and to envision how funds from the proposed BRIGHT Act “An Act to…

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June 1, 2026

GCC Awarded $810,000 to Expand Clean Energy and HVAC Training

Greenfield Community College (GCC) has been named a recipient of funding through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) new Heat Pump and HVAC Training Network. GCC received $810,000 from a…

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May 15, 2026

GCC Student Named 2026 Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholar

Greenfield Community College student Mike Hannigan has been named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, one of the nation’s most competitive and selective…

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May 13, 2026

Kasey Kellogg: Dual Enrollment Student

As a dual enrollment student finishing their final year of high school while simultaneously navigating college life, Kasey Kellogg has found that Greenfield Community College is the perfect environment for…

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April 22, 2026

Leilani Aires: Liberal Arts Major

Initially, Leilani Aires planned on taking a gap year before diving into a four-year university. However, the chance to earn an associate degree free of cost at Greenfield Community College…

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April 21, 2026

Natalie Grunwald: Surgical Technology Student

When it came time to choose a college, Natalie Grunwald’s decision was driven by two practical factors: quality and cost. "I chose to attend GCC because of its reputation, and…

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April 15, 2026

GCC Spring Week Garden Cleanup and Health & Safety Expo

Greenfield Community College is celebrating its annual Spring Week with back-to-back events designed to promote environmental stewardship and community wellness. Residents, students and staff are invited to join the festivities…

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April 8, 2026

Remembering GCC Professor Emeritus Jean Simmons

Greenfield 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…

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April 3, 2026

GCC to Host “Bridging Generations: A Civic Engagement Conference”

Greenfield Community College will host Bridging Generations: A Civic Engagement Conference on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the GCC Dining Commons. This intergenerational event…

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March 25, 2026

GCC Welcomes Margaret A. Nugent to Board of Trustees

Greenfield Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret A. Nugent to its Board of Trustees. A seasoned leader in vocational education and workforce development, Nugent brings a…

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March 20, 2026

GCC Hosts Fair Preparing Local High Schoolers for Financial Success

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…

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March 2, 2026

GCC Hosts Online Discussion, “The Struggle Is Eternal”

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…

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February 24, 2026

Athecia Yager: Early Childhood Education

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.…

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January 20, 2026

Chey Charvis: Pre-Nursing Student

When life throws significant challenges at us, a decision to return to college can seem daunting. But as Chey Charvis sees it, doing so can also reinforce a sense of…

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January 14, 2026

Elysium O'Malley: Dual Enrollment Student

Elysium O’Malley came to Greenfield Community College with clear goals: to get a head start on higher education and to challenge himself beyond the traditional high school environment. Through GCC’s…

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January 14, 2026

GCC Foundation Awarded Grant to Advance Perinatal Health Equity

The Greenfield Community College Foundation has been awarded a two-year grant to support new workforce training aimed at improving perinatal health equity in Massachusetts. The $110,000 award is part of…

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January 14, 2026

GCC Expands Inclusive Higher Education Through MAIPSE Support

Greenfield Community College is expanding access to inclusive higher education as part of a statewide investment in the Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) initiative. The Healey-Driscoll Administration recently announced $3.6…

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