Student News

Seeing eye dog Ned helps Ariana Parker traverse campus and New Haven

Social Media Manager and GCC Student Makes Career Out of Making Connections
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Students Take Top Prizes at Entrepreneurship Foundation Business Conference Competition
Friday, February 21, 2020

Twelve students from Gateway and Housatonic Community Colleges won awards and honors at the Entrepreneurship Foundation’s 23rd Connecticut Business Conference and Competition, an entrepreneurial challenge that featured about 150 college students from across the state.

Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

GCC PTK Honor Students Collect Toiletry Items for Adelbrook Residents
Thursday, January 9, 2020

Gateway Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society Alpha Xi Theta Chapter collected 526 toiletry items during as part of a service project for the residents of Adelbrook in Cromwell

GCC Student Earns Long-Awaited Degree
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Six years ago, while at a doctor’s office, Esther Edwards received news that her medical insurance had been cancelled by her employer.

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Graduates and Gets Engaged on Same Day
Thursday, June 13, 2019

Graduation day held a special surprise for student Unique A. Flynn, who received her A.S. in Business Administration.

Students Share Experiences Immigrating to the U.S.
Friday, June 7, 2019

Four GCC students opened up about the realities of the immigration experience, like homesickness and feelings of being torn apart into different worlds, during a panel discussion May 8 in the Library Multipurpose Room.

Posthumous Degree Awarded at Commencement, “a Proud Moment” for Mom
Friday, June 7, 2019

This year’s commencement ceremony included a special presentation of a posthumous degree to an exceptional student, Tashyah Greene, who died suddenly in April.

Gateway to College Graduates 12, Shows Struggling Students Can Succeed
Thursday, June 6, 2019

Twelve New Haven high school students who experienced different challenges while completing schoolwork had the pleasure of experiencing their high school graduation June 6 at Gateway Community College.

GCC Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Friday, May 31, 2019

Fifty-nine academically outstanding students were inducted into Gateway Community College’s (GCC) Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in a ceremony at the Church Street campus earlier this month.

GCC and HCC Students’ Business Development Skills Tested at March Challenge
Thursday, March 28, 2019

Students from GCC and HCC got hands-on business development experience working cooperatively with students from seven four-year universities in the Connecticut New Venture Challenge March 1 – 2 at the University of Bridgeport.

Student Credits Finance Course for Inspiration to Complete Long Awaited Degree
Thursday, March 28, 2019

When Arlinda Griffin learned about a free three-credit class at GCC and realized the savings for completing her education, she quickly enrolled.

GCC SGA President Finds Voice to Advocate for Others
Thursday, March 28, 2019

GCC Student and Student Government Association President Monica Maldonado never expected to go to college, yet her journey exemplifies how transformative education can be.

GCC Student Awarded $25,000 Scholarship to Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford
Monday, February 25, 2019

A Gateway Community College (GCC) student was awarded a $25,000 scholarship Thursday night at the Community Transfer Student Exhibition at the Hartford Art School.

Student Entrepreneurs Present Products to Marketplace
Friday, November 30, 2018

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, student entrepreneurs from GCC and HCC set up shop this week to test the market for their products and services.

GCC Student, Jorge Bermudez, Named CT's New Century Scholar
Thursday, November 1, 2018

Jorge Bermudez, has been named an inaugural 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar for the state of Connecticut by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

GCC Graduation a Family Affair — and a Door to a Bright Future
Friday, May 25, 2018

GCC Nursing Class of 2018 Celebrates 83 New Nurses at Annual Pinning Ceremony
Friday, May 25, 2018

GCC’s Allied Health Class of 2018 Pinning Ceremony
Friday, May 25, 2018

The Family That Learns Together, Graduates Together
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

GCC Graphic Design Student Earns $40K Scholarship
Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Dedicated Nursing Student Receives Peer Recognition Award
Monday, February 12, 2018

International Student to Receive Physics Award
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

GCC Students Participate in Hartford Mini-Maker Faire Conference 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

GCC Student, Abdur Wali, Joins Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today announced that GCC grad, Abdur Wali, from New Haven, has joined the New Haven office as a Congressional Aide Caseworker

Nursing Pinning Ceremony Held May 16
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Class of 2017 Nursing Grad Sings the National Anthem at 25th Commencement
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Juan Carlos Reyes opened the college's 25th Commencement ceremonies at the Toyota Oakdale Theater by singing the National Anthem.

Simultaneous Study at Two Community Colleges Paid Off for Working Mom
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Gateway Student Given a Second Chance, Determined to Succeed
Thursday, May 25, 2017

There’s No Clowning Around for This GCC Graduate
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Sure to light up any room he enters and pursue his passions full-force, Durso is proof positive that it is never too late to pursue an education.

For One Student, GCC's DARC Program Was Stepping Stone Towards Healing, Activism
Thursday, May 25, 2017

GCC’s Allied Health Class of 2017 Pinning Ceremony Held May 22
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

SGA Award Night Honors Student Awardees, GCC President
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Free Income Tax Prep for GCC Students
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Five Inducted Into Epsilon Pi Tau Honor Society
Friday, May 12, 2017

GCC Students Recognized in All-Connecticut Academic Team Awards at State Capitol
Monday, May 1, 2017

GCC Student Abdur Wali Participates in White House Summit
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Abdur Wali, III, attended a White House Summit on Educational Excellence For African Americans on December 5

Hat and Mitten Drive Benefits New Reach, New Haven
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Students from the Gateway Community College Exercise Science and Wellness program held a winter hat and mitten drive during November to benefit New Reach.

GCC Business Majors Sweep Elevator Pitch Competition
Friday, November 11, 2016

Students from Professor Rose Luglio and Professor Louise Brown's Entrepreneurship classes knocked it out of the park in the 2016 Entrepreneurship Foundation Business Elevator Pitch Competition

Alumni Basketball Game Supports GCC Lions
Monday, November 7, 2016

Alumni, students, faculty and staff raised over $700 to support GCC Lions.

Executive Mentor Program Accepting Applications for 2016-17 Academic Year
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

GCC students may apply to participate in the Gateway Executive Mentor program

GCC Business Major Earns Second Place in Elevator Pitch Competition
Friday, July 15, 2016

GCC's Felicia Hill means business when it comes to her studies and her career.

Step Forward Program Celebrates Successful Year with 11 Graduates
Friday, July 15, 2016

GCC's unique transition program for young adults with mild cognitive challenges finishes another successful year.

GCC Class of 2016 Graduate Susan Howarth is 'Grateful'
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

For GCC grad Susan Howarth, GCC was a chance for new opportunities and a new life.

GCC Allied Health Pinning Ceremony Celebrates 70 Members of the Class of 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

GCC Allied Health students celebrate their success at Annual Pinning Ceremony.