Press Release News

Dr. Lorelei Konopka of Glendale Community College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship

The Aspen Institute (Aspen) announced that Dr. Lorelei (Lore) Konopka at Glendale Community College (GCC), is one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country for the 2026-27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
June 9, 2026

GCC Biology Department Receives Funding From NASA

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Directorate recently awarded $297,537 seed funding to Glendale Community College. The funding will provide GCC students with authentic lab training and experience under the guidance of experienced student leaders.
December 9, 2025

Glendale Community College Received a $10,000 Matching Grant

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has bestowed a $10,000 matching grant to Glendale Community College.
December 1, 2025

GCC Receives Grant from the National Science Foundation

Glendale Community College (GCC) recently received $492,626 from the National Science Foundation for innovation in two-year college STEM education. The funds will be used to build capacity for Undergraduate Research Experiences (URE) and Critical Inquiry.
November 14, 2025

GCC Recognizes Faculty and Staff at Gaucho Globes Award Ceremony

Glendale Community College held its 14th annual Gaucho Globes award ceremony on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Spring 2025 Convocation. The ceremony recognized faculty and staff for exemplary service and dedication to the college.
January 13, 2025

Hollywood Stars Descend on GCC Film and Media Production Program

Movie Industry Pros Make Special Appearances to Inspire Students
January 2, 2025

GCC Volleyball Coach Named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Lisa Stuck, GCC Women’s Volleyball Coach, for being named Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) DII Volleyball Coach of the Year.
December 2, 2024

GCC Women’s Volleyball named Conference Champions

GCC Women’s Volleyball named Conference Champions
November 6, 2024

Glendale Community College Wins Excellence in Innovation Award

Glendale Community College (GCC) won the Excellence in Innovation Award for its Gaucho Security Operations Center (GSOC) at WESTMARC’s 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner.
October 30, 2024

GCC Women’s Volleyball Team inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame.

In recognition of their accomplishment, the 2014 team was recently inducted into the Glendale Community College Athletic Hall of Fame.
October 15, 2024

LinkedIn Workshop at Glendale Community College Engages Students with Industry Leaders

Glendale Community College (GCC) hosted an impactful LinkedIn workshop on September 27, 2024, sponsored by the Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), a global professional organization for data center leaders.
September 24, 2024