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Galveston College President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., center, holds the Golden Eagle Award presented to him by the Scouting America Bay Area Council on May 5, 2026, during the Galveston Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen Breakfast at Moody Gardens in Galveston. From left to right, GC Regents Armin Cantini and Michael B. Hughes, Dr. Shelton’s wife, Gail Shelton, Dr. Shelton, GC Board of Regents Chairperson Carolyn L. Sunseri, and GC Regents Mary R. Longoria and Karen F. Flowers.

Galveston College president receives prestigious Golden Eagle Award for lifetime of Scouting service

GC Community Chorale to present tribute to America’s 250th anniversary on May 8

Galveston College names Tracee Watts as sole finalist for president

Galveston College freshman third baseman Andrea Tagovailoa rounds second base during a game against Ranger College on Feb. 7, 2026 in Galveston. Tagovailoa hit two homeruns in the conference opening game against Lamar State College-Port Arthur on Wednesday.

Galveston College softball splits conference home opener

March 20, 2026

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Galveston College students show off their Whitecaps Pride during the college's Island Fest in 2024 at the GC main campus in Galveston. (COURTESY)

Galveston College invites community to GC Island Fest March 25

March 20, 2026

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Galveston College to host job and career fair April 8

Galveston College to host job and career fair April 8

March 17, 2026

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Galveston College freshman right-handed pitcher Daphne Utajara pitches during a game against Monroe College on Feb. 28, 2026 at the Lassie League Complex’s Carter Field in Galveston.

Galveston College remains undefeated, ranked 11th in the nation

March 3, 2026

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“Hurricane Hal” Needham, Ph.D., will present “Wind & Water – Perspectives on Galveston’s Hurricane Risk” as part of the Galveston College 2025-26 Lecture Series “Discovering Galveston’s Environment” on March 18, 2026, in the college’s Seibel Wing, at the main campus in Galveston.

‘Hurricane Hal’ Needham to present at GC Lecture Series on March 18

March 3, 2026

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Juneteenth (Observed) - College Closed

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JUL 8 2026

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Jul 9 2026

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