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Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees presented a $10,000 contribution to 51¶ÌÊÓƵ on Aug. 25, 2026, to fund its maritime scholarship endowment at the college. Pictured are Wharves Board trustees Eric Stramblad, Vic Pierson, Sheila Lidstrone, Jeff Patterson, Galveston Island Mayor John Paul Listowski and Richard Moore with Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees. Pictured with 51¶ÌÊÓƵ President Tracee Watts, Ed.D., are college regents Carolyn Sunseri, Michael Hughes and Fred Raschke.

Galveston Wharves adds $10K to GC’s Maritime Education Endowment

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GC President Tracee Watts opens first General Assembly focused on student success and the future


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51¶ÌÊÓƵ grad Leah Hewitt earns dual master's degrees and inspires future healthcare professionals


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51¶ÌÊÓƵ President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., has served 51¶ÌÊÓƵ since 2007 and has a career in higher education that spans five decades.

51¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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51¶ÌÊÓƵ 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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51¶ÌÊÓƵ hosts Faculty Solo Art Exhibition July 21-Sept. 29

51¶ÌÊÓƵ hosts Faculty Solo Art Exhibition July 21-Sept. 29

July 17, 2025

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

51¶ÌÊÓƵ unveils new bachelor’s degree in Business Administration starting Fall 2025

July 16, 2025

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Events

JAN 26 2027
6:00 pmGalveston Primetime Cinema

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Jan 27 2027
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JAN 27 2027
4:00 pmHermes Gym

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FEB 1 2027
4:00 pmHermes Gym

Come down to the gym every Monday from 4pm to 6pm to play volleyball with other students!

FEB 2 2027
6:00 pmGalveston Primetime Cinema

Join us at Galveston Primetime to see a free movie showing of your choice! Just bring...

FEB 3 2027
4:00 pmHermes Gym

Come down to the gym every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm to play basketball with other student...