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March 4, 2025

NYSERDA Clean Energy Training Grant Awarded to GCC

Batavia, NY (03/04/2025) — Genesee Community College is pleased to announce The BEST Center has been awarded a $88,175 award for clean energy training by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Clean Energy Training Program funded by NYSERDA will upskill incumbent workers and train new students seeking entry into the […]

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February 25, 2025

Genesee Community College Hosts Semiquincentennial Lecture on the Battles of Lexington and Concord

Batavia, NY (02/25/2025) — The Genesee Community College History Club is proud to launch its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord with a special Historical Horizons Lecture on Tuesday, March 5, at 7 PM in Room T102. The event, titled A Single Blow: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, will be presented by renowned […]

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February 14, 2025

“Masterpiece Unfolding” – Genesee Community College’s 44th Annual Fashion Show Brings Art to Life on the Runway

Batavia, NY (02/14/2025) — Genesee Community College’s Fashion Business Program is proud to unveil the theme for its highly anticipated 44th Annual Fashion Show: “Masterpiece Unfolding.” The show will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Richard C. Call Arena, promising an unforgettable evening where fashion and fine art converge. […]

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January 22, 2025

The Bennington Concrete Collective; Sculptural works by Ed Hallborg and J. Brian Pfeiffer Coming to GCC

Batavia, NY (01/22/2025) — What: The Bennington Concrete Collective; Sculptural works by Ed Hallborg and J. Brian Pfeiffer Where: Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery at Genesee Community College ~ One College Road, Batavia, NY. 14020 When: On view: January 21, 2025 thru March 6, 2025 Batavia, NY – The Rosalie “Roz” Steiner Art Gallery is kicking off 2025 with an […]

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December 9, 2024

GCC History Club Announces the Historical Horizons Lecture Series Lineup for the Spring 2025 Semester

Batavia, NY (12/09/2024) — The Genesee Community College History Club will once again be hosting the Historical Horizons Lecture Series with a full line up for Spring 2025. For those who may be unfamiliar with the lecture series, these are talks on a variety of topics of historical interest, open to both the campus community and the […]

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December 6, 2024

Genesee Community College Establishes Lucy and Otis Leach Endowed Scholarship for Pavilion High School Graduates

BATAVIA, NY (12/06/2024) Genesee Community College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Lucy and Otis Leach Endowed Scholarship. The endowed scholarship is made possible through a generous $100,000 endowment created by Edward and Otis Leach to benefit students graduating from Pavilion High School and attending Genesee Community College. The Lucy and Otis Leach […]

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October 24, 2024

GCC’s BEST Center Welcomes New Staff Members

Batavia, NY (10/23/2024) — Genesee Community College is pleased to announce the GCC Business and Employee Skills Training (BEST) Center recently welcomed three new staff members to its team with the addition of Christa Palmer, Corinne Saluste, and Maria Velazquez de Machado in the roles of assistant director, coordinator of community education, and coordinator of […]

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July 19, 2024

Genesee Community College’s Solar Electric Technician Program Prepares Students for In-Demand Jobs

Batavia, NY (07/19/2024) — Renewable energy in the form of solar electric (photovoltaic) grid systems are expanding rapidly throughout New York State both residentially and commercially. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for photovoltaic energy workers is projected to increase 50% or requiring 6000 new workers over the next ten […]

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July 17, 2024

Genesee Community College Team Members Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Batavia, NY (07/17/2024) — Seven exceptional members of the Genesee Community College team have been recognized by the State University of New York for outstanding contributions to their profession, the campus and the community. The SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence is given in recognition of consistently superior professional achievement and encourages the ongoing pursuit of […]

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July 1, 2024

Genesee Community College Introduces New Cybersecurity, Systems and Networking Degree

BATAVIA, NY – Genesee Community College (GCC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest program, the Cybersecurity, Systems and Networking Associate in Applied Science Degree, commencing this fall. This innovative program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for careers in network administration, systems administration and cybersecurity analysis. […]

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June 4, 2024

SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Presidential Appointment for Genesee Community College

Bronx, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Craig Lamb as president of Genesee Community College. Lamb’s appointment is effective August 1, 2024. The SUNY Board of Trustees said, “After an extensive and thorough search for the president of Genesee Community College, we would like to congratulate Dr. […]

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April 18, 2024

Genesee Community College Ranked Number One Community College in Western New York & Fourth Best Community College in New York State

BATAVIA, NY (04/17/2024) EDsmart, a prominent education research organization, recently unveiled its annual assessment of New York State’s top community colleges for 2024, spotlighting institutions that excel across various criteria including economic value, affordability, student satisfaction and academic achievement. This ranking, informed by a composite score derived from essential metrics such as post-attendance salary, net […]

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March 25, 2024

Genesee Community College’s Fall 2023 Achievements

Batavia, New York – Earlier this year, Genesee Community College proudly recognized 644 full and part-time students for their academic success by way of the College’s President’s, Provost’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2023 semester. Having maintained full-time enrollment and a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better, are […]

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March 7, 2024

Tech Wars 2024 Takes Over GCC March 21!

A GCC and GLOW Region Community Favorite Returns! BATAVIA, NY (03/07/2024) Area technology middle and high school students and teachers, along with the GCC Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) department and college community are working hard to prepare for the 15th GLOW Region Tech Wars! The event will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 9 […]

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February 27, 2024

GCC Board of Trustees Honor Dr. James Sunser During Men’s Final Home Basketball Game

BATAVIA, NY (02/27/2024) A legend on and off the court… On Wednesday, February 7, Genesee Community College Board of Trustees took the opportunity during half time of their Men’s final home basketball game of the season to celebrate the career of someone who has been a true legend both on and off the court. Dr. James […]

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