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May 21, 2026

Genesee Community College Students Honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence

Batavia, NY (05/21/2026) — Genesee Community College is proud to announce that Hina Nakatina and Wyatt Parker have each received the prestigious 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (CASE), the highest honor bestowed upon SUNY students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community engagement. Hina Nakatani embodies SUNY’s qualities through academic excellence, […]

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May 21, 2026

2026 Graduates Earn GCC Degree Alongside High School Diploma

Batavia, NY (05/20/2026) — On May 16, 2026 Genesee Community College celebrated its 58th annual Commencement Ceremony with a group of 7 students from area high schools 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 the eighth […]

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May 6, 2026

GCC’s Asia Slocum-Kehrer Honored as 2026 Tom Hope Media Scholar

Batavia, NY (05/05/2026) — Genesee Community College is proud to announce that student Asia Slocum-Kehrer has been named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Tom Hope Media Scholar Award, recognizing outstanding achievement and promise in media production. Slocum-Kehrer was honored during a ceremony held at the Irondequoit Conference Center at I-Square, where six top media […]

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April 8, 2026

Genesee Community College to Host 8th Annual Business Idea Pitch Competition

Batavia, NY (04/07/2026) — Every successful business begins with a strong idea-but it’s the pitch that brings that idea to life. Whether you’re trying to win over customers or secure funding, your pitch needs to be clear, compelling, and memorable. That’s where GCC can help. If you have a business concept you’re excited about but […]

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April 2, 2026

Tickets On Sale Now for Genesee Community College’s 45th Annual Fashion Show: “ANTI-TERRESTRIAL”

Batavia, NY (04/02/2026) — Genesee Community College is proud to announce that tickets are now available for the 45th Annual Fashion Show, ANTI-TERRESTRIAL, taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Richard C. Call Arena on the College’s main campus in Batavia, New York. Presented by GCC’s Fashion Business Program, ANTI-TERRESTRIAL explores the intersection […]

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March 27, 2026

GLOW Region High Schoolers Participate in 20th Annual Virtual Business Trade Fair at GCC

Batavia, NY (03/27/2026) — Genesee Community College was pleased to host the Virtual Business Trade Fair on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Virtual Business, an enrichment project offered by area high school teachers with events facilitated and hosted by the Accelerated College Enrollment (ACE) Program, provides students enrolled in economics and entrepreneurship courses with a hands-on […]

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March 19, 2026

GCC Hosts 17th Annual Tech Wars, Showcasing GLOW Region Students’ Innovation and Skills

Batavia, NY (03/19/2026) — Genesee Community College proudly welcomed GLOW region middle and high school technology teachers from 23 schools and over 700 students to compete and showcase their work and projects at the 17th annual Tech Wars. Teachers and students work all year for the culminating event. All individual events are created and coordinated […]

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December 9, 2025

GCC Student Rylee Yanklowski Receives Prestigious APTA Outstanding Student Award

Batavia, NY (12/09/2025) — Genesee Community College proudly announces that Rylee Yanklowski, GCC class of 2025, has been named the recipient of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Outstanding Student Award. Each year, APTA recognizes only two students, one Physical Therapist (PT) student and one Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) student whose leadership, academic excellence, clinical […]

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December 3, 2025

Genesee Community College Announces Theme for 45th Annual Fashion Show: “ANTI-TERRESTRIAL”

Batavia, NY (12/03/2025) — Genesee Community College proudly announces the theme for its 45th Annual Fashion Show: ANTI-TERRESTRIAL. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in the Richard C. Call Arena on GCC’s Batavia Campus. This year’s theme, ANTI-TERRESTRIAL, explores the intersection of design, society, and morality. It challenges participants to consider how human beings […]

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September 9, 2025

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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August 26, 2025

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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August 26, 2025

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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August 19, 2025

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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July 1, 2025

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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June 12, 2025

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,” […]