Galveston College in the News

Galveston College Dual Credit student Isabella Gomez stands in front of the college’s Lighthouse at Beacon Square, located at the GC main campus in Galveston. Gomez is the first Odyssey Academy student to graduate with an associate degree through the GC Dual Credit program.

Student entrepreneur becomes Odyssey Academy’s first dual credit graduate from Galveston College

May 16, 2025

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From left to right, Galveston College Director of Educational Services, Elvia Segura, Environmental Science Instructor, Kaitlin Buhler, Ball High School Dual Credit student Joseph Batiste, and GC Student Success Advisor – Dual Credit, Alisha McCracken, pose in front of GC’s iconic mural and fountain in the Atrium at the college’s main campus in Galveston.

GC recognizes Outstanding Dual Credit student, faculty for Spring 2025

May 15, 2025

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Galveston College Cosmetology program students pose in front of the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, during their participation at the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Galveston College Cosmetology students shine at SkillsUSA competition

May 14, 2025

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Galveston College offers certificates and an associate degree in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. With high average salaries, logistics and supply chain professionals are in high demand across several industries. (COURTESY)

GC’s Global Logistics program is fast track to in-demand, high-paying careers

May 13, 2025

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Galveston College Whitecaps sophomore infielder Saul Soto bats during a game against Alvin Community College on Feb. 27, 2025 at Bernard Davis Field in Galveston. Soto earned First Team All-Region 14 honors and a First Team All-Conference selection.

Whitecaps baseball wraps up season with postseason honors

May 12, 2025

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Galveston College’s mascot Rip Tide trots out of a tunnel lined by GC Whitecaps baseball players during the mascot’s launch party on May 6, 2025, at the college’s main campus in Galveston.

Galveston College unveils mascot ‘Rip Tide’ in high-energy celebration

May 7, 2025

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Galveston College Whitecaps Athletic Director and Head Softball Coach, Kelly Raines, leads the Whitecaps softball players through a crowd of high-fives from students, faculty and staff that gathered to give the team a send-off on May 2, 2025, at the college’s main campus.

Whitecaps open regional tournament with sights on World Series berth

May 2, 2025

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Whitecaps capture share of South Conference title, headed to regionals

Whitecaps capture share of South Conference title, headed to regionals

April 28, 2025

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Galveston College Facilities Director, Tracy Morgan, left, is presented the Facilities Management Distinguished Service Award by the President of the Texas Association of Physical Plant Administrators, Chad Crocker, during the association’s annual conference on April 17, 2025, at Moody Gardens in Galveston.

GC’s facilities director recognized with distinguished service award

April 25, 2025

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Galveston College sophomore infielder Jacob Bulcroft prepares to field a play during a game against Alvin Community College on February 27, 2025, at Bernard Davis Field in Galveston.

Whitecaps’ DH split sets stage for thrilling finish in season finale

April 22, 2025

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Galveston College Welding Technology Program Director, James Love, right, shows a Dual Credit program student a weld during a class at the college’s Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center (ATC).

GC Welding Technology program invites students to schedule campus tour during National Welding Month in April

April 21, 2025

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Galveston College sophomore outfielder Halle Cordova bats during the first game of a doubleheader against San Jacinto College-South on April 2, 2025, at the Lassie League Complex's Carter Field in Galveston (COURTESY)

Whitecaps’ DH split sets stage for thrilling finish in season finale

April 17, 2025

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Galveston College Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certificate program students Blessing Fadahunsi and Julie Schoppe review images in one of the labs at the college’s new three-story, 64,000-square-foot Health Sciences Education Center at the main campus.

Galveston College expands MRI program with associate degree for Fall 2025

April 16, 2025

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Galveston College President, W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., center, is presented with the National Eagle Scout Association’s (NESA) Outstanding Eagle Scout Award by Scott Dick (left), Eagle Scout, volunteer and chair of the council’s NESA Committee, and GC Board of Regents Vice Chair, Fred Raschke (right), an Eagle Scout, past council president and current executive board member, on April 9 during the regular meeting of the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents at Galveston College in Galveston.

Galveston College president honored with Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

April 14, 2025

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Galveston College freshman Seth Williams bats during a game against Alvin Community College on February 27, 2025, at Bernard Davis Field in Galveston.

Whitecaps split twin bill with Cougars, snag series and surge to 7 wins in last 10

April 14, 2025

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