Galveston College in the News

Galveston College President W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., center, holds the Golden Eagle Award presented to him by the Scouting America Bay Area Council on May 5, 2026, during the Galveston Friends of Scouting Distinguished Citizen Breakfast at Moody Gardens in Galveston. From left to right, GC Regents Armin Cantini and Michael B. Hughes, Dr. Shelton’s wife, Gail Shelton, Dr. Shelton, GC Board of Regents Chairperson Carolyn L. Sunseri, and GC Regents Mary R. Longoria and Karen F. Flowers.

Galveston College president receives prestigious Golden Eagle Award for lifetime of Scouting service

May 6, 2026

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The Galveston College Community Chorale performs during its spring concert last year at Moody Methodist Church in Galveston. The GC Community Chorale will present its 2026 spring concert on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Moody Methodist Church.

GC Community Chorale to present tribute to America’s 250th anniversary on May 8

May 5, 2026

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Galveston College sweeps season series with Coastal Bend College

Galveston College sweeps season series with Coastal Bend College

May 4, 2026

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Galveston College President, W. Myles Shelton, Ed.D., holds the National Junior College Athletic Association’s George E. Killian Award of Excellence on April 16, 2026, during the 2026 NJCAA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NJCAA)

Galveston College president honored with prestigious NJCAA Award

April 22, 2026

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Freshman pitcher Jadyn Struxness winds up during a game against Ranger College on Feb. 7, 2026. She pitched a complete game on April 15, 2026, to defeat Lamar State College-Port Arthur and improve her record to 16-3 on the season.

Whitecaps host Blinn College, then continue road swing at Alvin College

April 21, 2026

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Galveston College names Tracee Watts as sole finalist for president

Galveston College names Tracee Watts as sole finalist for president

April 20, 2026

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Front Row L to R: Dr. Cissy Matthews, James Love, Rayssa Salinas, Valerie Guidry, Dr. Ana Sanchez, Dr. Tirizia York, Hong Mai, Billy McArthur and Lorraine Grubbs. Back Row L to R: Amanda Lozano, Robyn Rosencutter, Shelly Downes, Alisha McCracken, Amy Leutag, Dr. Conrad Breitbach and LT Rivera.

GC celebrates first graduates of Tidal Waves Leadership program

April 15, 2026

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Galveston College EMS program recognized with UTMB excellence award

Galveston College EMS program recognized with UTMB excellence award

April 14, 2026

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Galveston College freshman third baseman Andrea Tagovailoa throws her arms up as she rounds the bases in a game against Ranger College on Feb. 7, 2026, at Carter Field in Galveston. Tagovailoa hit a three-run home run to defeat Coastal Bend College, 3-2, in the first game of a doubleheader on April 8, 2026, in Beeville.

Whitecaps sweep Cougars, extend win streak to four games

April 10, 2026

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Galveston College to hold public forums for presidential finalists on April 14

Galveston College to hold public forums for presidential finalists on April 14

April 9, 2026

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Galveston College freshman second baseman Cassidy Bank throws to first base during a game against Ranger College on Feb. 7, 2026, at Carter Field in Galveston.

Whitecaps softball hits the road for second half of conference season

April 7, 2026

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Galveston College announced the launch of its new Engineering Technology program which will begin in fall 2026. In photo, a Galveston College student works with a robotic arm at the college’s Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center (ATC) in Galveston.

Galveston College opens doors to careers in robotics, electronics and manufacturing with new Engineering Technology program

April 7, 2026

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Galveston College sophomore second baseman Alayna Davis connects with the ball during a game against Ranger College on Feb. 7, 2026 in Galveston. Davis went 2-for-4 with a home run, a run scored and five RBIs in the Whitecaps’ second game 9-6 victory against Angelina College on Wednesday at Carter Field in Galveston.

Whitecaps softball rallies to sweep Roadrunners

April 2, 2026

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The cast of the Galveston College Theatre Department’s production of “Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version” by Dan Goggin rehearse a scene from the musical in the college’s Black Box Theatre on GC’s main campus in Galveston.

Galveston College Theatre celebrates 41 years of Nunsense with ‘Nunsense: The Mega-Musical Version’

April 2, 2026

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Galveston College announces presidential search finalists

Galveston College announces presidential search finalists

March 26, 2026

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