Galveston College in the News

The Galveston College Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Class #16(D) received their certificates on May 27, 2026, during a graduation ceremony at the college's Seibel Wing.

GC recognizes Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Class #16(D)

May 28, 2026

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Members of the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees and Galveston College Board of Regents attended a ceremonial signing for a new $50,000 maritime scholarship endowment agreement at the port’s scholarship benefit luncheon on May 22, 2026. Pictured from left: seated, GC President Myles Shelton, Ed.D., and Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees; standing, Wharves Board Trustee Willie Gonzalez, GC Regent Karen Flowers, GC Board Chairperson Carolyn Sunseri, GC Board Secretary Michael Hughes, Wharves Board Chairman Jeff Patterson, GC Regent Armin Cantini, Wharves Board Trustee Sheila Lidstone, and GC Regent Mary Longoria.

Galveston Wharves establishes Galveston College Endowment for Maritime, Trade scholarships

May 28, 2026

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Galveston College players honored with All-Region, All-Conference recognition

Galveston College players honored with All-Region, All-Conference recognition

May 21, 2026

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From left to right, Galveston College Director of Educational Services Elvia Segura, GC Professional Nurse Aide Trainer Peggy O’Neal, GC Dual Credit program student Jesse Alexander, and GC Student Success Advisor for Dual Credit Alisha McCracken.

Galveston College honors Outstanding Spring 2026 Dual Credit student, faculty

May 21, 2026

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Second from right, GC Radiation Therapy program student Ariel Goerner is part of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists 2026 Student to Leadership Development program.

GC Radiation Therapy program students excel

May 20, 2026

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Galveston College Dual Credit Cosmetology program students pose with their SkillsUSA State Competition ribbons at the college's Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center (ATC) in Galveston.

GC Cosmetology students earn honors at SkillsUSA State Competition

May 20, 2026

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Galveston College regents appoint Tracee Watts as new president

Galveston College regents appoint Tracee Watts as new president

May 13, 2026

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Galveston College freshman pitcher Daphne Utajara winds up to throw the ball during a doubleheader against San Jacinto College-South on May 6, 2026, at the Lassie League Complex’s Carter Field in Galveston.

Galveston College opens regional tournament against Trinity Valley Community College

May 12, 2026

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Galveston College President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., hands a GC graduate their diploma during one of two commencement ceremonies held by the college on May 7, 2026, at the Galveston Island Convention Center.

GC holds record-setting graduation ceremonies

May 11, 2026

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Galveston College sophomore shortstop Alayna Davis covers second base during the Whitecaps’ regular-season finale against San Jacinto College-South on May 6, 2026, at the Lassie League Complex’s Carter Field in Galveston.

Whitecaps earn No. 4 seed in regional tournament

May 11, 2026

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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

May 6, 2026

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The Galveston College Community Chorale performs during its spring concert last year at Moody Methodist Church in Galveston. The GC Community Chorale will present its 2026 spring concert on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Moody Methodist Church.

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

May 5, 2026

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Galveston College sweeps season series with Coastal Bend College

Galveston College sweeps season series with Coastal Bend College

May 4, 2026

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120 Ball High School students sign Letters of Intent for GC Welding Technology on National Signing Day

120 Ball High School students sign Letters of Intent for GC Welding Technology on National Signing Day

April 23, 2026

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Galveston College President, W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., holds the National Junior College Athletic Association’s George E. Killian Award of Excellence on April 16, 2026, during the 2026 NJCAA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NJCAA)

Galveston College president honored with prestigious NJCAA Award

April 22, 2026

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