Galveston College in the News

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase

August 12, 2025

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Galveston College President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., has served Galveston College since 2007 and has a career in higher education that spans five decades.

Galveston College president announces retirement after five decades in higher education

August 11, 2025

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Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed 2025-26 Budget

Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed 2025-26 Budget

August 6, 2025

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Galveston College Biology Instructor, Jacquelyn Cresswell, worked with a NOAA-led research team aboard an offshore expedition in the Gulf of Mexico in the summer of 2024 and was featured in a television special by a local TV station. (Photo by Jesse Cancelmo)

GC instructor participates in Gulf marine research at Flower Garden Banks

July 29, 2025

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Galveston College hosts Faculty Solo Art Exhibition July 21-Sept. 29

Galveston College hosts Faculty Solo Art Exhibition July 21-Sept. 29

July 17, 2025

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Galveston College will launch its third bachelor’s degree offering beginning in Fall 2025 with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration degree.

Galveston College unveils new bachelor’s degree in Business Administration starting Fall 2025

July 16, 2025

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With nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, Linda Bates will take the helm of Galveston College’s fundraising and community engagement efforts as the college’s new executive director of the Office of Development and Galveston College Foundation.

GC welcomes new Development and Foundation executive director

July 8, 2025

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Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy Director, Barton Stephenson, addresses the LEA Cadet Class 14(D), Class 38(N), their family and friends, in addition to community leaders and members in attendance at the college’s LEA graduation ceremony on May 29 at the GC main campus in Galveston.

Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy cadets celebrate call to serve at graduation ceremony

June 2, 2025

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GC alum Rachel Wiley-Janota crafts a life of art, family and freedom

GC alum Rachel Wiley-Janota crafts a life of art, family and freedom

May 28, 2025

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The new officers of Galveston College’s Student Government Association were inducted on May 7, 2025, at the Seibel Wing at the college’s main campus.

GC inducts new Student Government Association officers

May 28, 2025

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BOI and GC Alumni Joan Schmidt

BOI and GC Alumni Joan Schmidt

May 28, 2025

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Galveston College student speaker Timothy Brown Jr. receives his diploma during the college’s commencement ceremony from GC President, W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., on May 16, 2025, at the Galveston Island Convention Center.

Galveston College commencement showcases student triumphs

May 23, 2025

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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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