Galveston College in the News

Shipfitter welding on a ship

Galveston College and Gulf Copper strengthen partnership to prepare shipbuilding workforce

September 24, 2026

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Galveston College students, faculty and staff celebrates Rip Tide's first birthday during Whitecaps Day

Galveston College celebrates Whitecaps Day and Rip Tide's first birthday

September 21, 2026

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Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees presented a $10,000 contribution to Galveston College 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 Galveston College 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

August 26, 2026

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Galveston College President Tracee Watts, Ed.D.

GC TRIO Upward Bound students volunteer at PMOS and Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Walk

August 13, 2026

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Galveston College President Tracee Watts, Ed.D.

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

August 13, 2026

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Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed 2026-27 Budget

Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed 2026-27 Budget

August 6, 2026

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Former Galveston College Whitecaps outfielder Kyeler Thompson.

Former GC outfielder Kyeler Thompson selected in MLB Draft by Los Angeles Dodgers

July 30, 2026

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Galveston College alum Leah Hewitt.

Galveston College grad Leah Hewitt earns dual master's degrees and inspires future healthcare professionals

July 30, 2026

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New Galveston College President, Tracee L. Watts, Ed.D., center, meets with incoming students during the college’s New Student Orientation on July 8, 2026, at the GC main campus in Galveston.

Dr. Tracee Watts begins tenure as new Galveston College president

July 9, 2026

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Galveston College Student Success Advisor and Mental Health Coordinator, Denysse Guzman, left, and GC Faculty Coordinator for Psychology and Sociology Kavica Williams, Ph.D., pose in the college’s Atrium on the main campus in Galveston.

Galveston College recognized for commitment to student mental health and student success

June 23, 2026

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Galveston College announced Matt Gardner as the next head coach of the Whitecaps baseball program.

Galveston College names Matt Gardner baseball head coach

June 22, 2026

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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 honors Law Enforcement Academy Cadet Class #39(N)

June 4, 2026

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Galveston College Head Softball Coach Kelly Raines leads the Whitecaps during a rally held in their honor by GC faculty, staff, students and parents, on May 13, 2026, at the college’s main campus in Galveston as the team prepares to leave for the NJCAA Division I Region 14 Tournament in Houston.

GC softball coach Kelly Raines surpasses 800 career victories

June 1, 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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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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