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Genesee Community College Receives Grant to Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November
Batavia, NY (09/09/2025) — Genesee Community College (GCC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant for the 2025 First-Generation College Celebration initiative. GCC is the only school in New York State to receive this national recognition. The grant, provided by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen Forward with support from […]
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Genesee Community College Elects New Board of Trustees Officers
Batavia, NY (08/21/2025) — At its Annual Meeting on July 14, 2025, the Genesee Community College (GCC) Board of Trustees elected its officers for the coming year in accordance with Board Bylaws. The Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary will serve one-year terms until their successors are elected at the next annual meeting. Mrs. Mary Alice […]
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Genesee Community College Association Child Care Center Named “Best Daycare/Preschool” in 2025 GLOW Region Best of the Best Awards
Batavia, NY (08/25/2025) — Genesee Community College Association (GCCA) Child Care Center has been honored as the Best Daycare/Preschool in the 2025 GLOW Region (Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming Counties) Best of the Best awards. The awards are sponsored by The Daily News and Livingston County News. This community-driven recognition underscores the Center’s dedication to […]
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Genesee Community College’s Solar Electric Technician Program Set to Start September 2
Batavia, NY (08/19/2025) — 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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Genesee Community College Freezes Tuition and Fees for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Batavia, NY (06/30/2025) — Genesee Community College is proud to announce that tuition and fees will remain flat for the 2025-2026 academic year, reinforcing the College’s deep commitment to providing high-quality, affordable education to students and families across the region. The decision, approved by the Genesee County Legislature, ensures that students can continue pursuing their […]
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Welding and Plumbing Training Offered This Fall at Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY (06/11/2025) — This fall, Genesee Community College’s Business and Employee Skills Training (BEST) Center will offer hands-on training in two in-demand skilled trades: Welding and Plumbing. Evening classes begin on September 2, 2025 and are designed to accommodate the schedules of working adults. “Students will be awarded an industry-recognized credential upon completion of the training,” […]
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Genesee Community College Team Members Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
BATAVIA, NY (06/04/2025) Five 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 excellence. […]
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2025 Graduates Earn GCC Degree Alongside High School Diploma
Batavia, NY (05/21/2025) — On May 17, 2025 Genesee Community College celebrated its 57th annual Commencement Ceremony with a group of 7 students from area high schools and homeschools deserving special mention. They completed their GCC degree requirements concurrently with their high school diplomas or New York State High School Equivalency. These graduates participated in […]