Great Bay Community College

06/02/2026

It’s high school graduation season in New Hampshire, and we’re celebrating students across the state as they prepare for what’s next.

We also want to congratulate the high school students graduating with Great Bay Community College credits already in hand. Through our Early College program, students can fulfill high school graduation requirements while earning college credits that can be applied within CCSNH and transferred to colleges and universities nationwide.

With substantial tuition discounts and exemptions, Early College helps students save thousands of dollars and get a head start on their college education.

Wherever you’re headed next, congratulations on all you’ve accomplished.

Learn more about Early College at Great Bay: https://bit.ly/3QiMOJC

06/01/2026

Ready for a new career with purpose?

Start your healthcare journey this fall with Great Bay Community College’s 12-week Medical Assisting training program. Programs begin June 29 and September 21.

Students will:
• Learn from experienced healthcare professionals
• Train in hands-on classroom and lab environments
• Complete a 160-hour externship in a local medical office

Graduate with real-world experience and career-ready skills that healthcare employers value.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3OVYC3x

05/29/2026

New Hampshire employers, this one’s for you.

Looking to connect with skilled, career-ready talent? Great Bay Community College’s Job Board makes it easy to share job openings, internships, and career opportunities with current students and alumni.

Great Bay students graduate with hands-on training and industry-relevant skills across healthcare, business, STEM, liberal arts, and more than 50 degree and certificate programs.

Registration is free, and employers are also invited to connect with students through campus visits, career fairs, informational interviews, job shadows, and internships.

Find your next great hire at Great Bay.

Visit the College Job Board to get started: https://bit.ly/4tIBrbB

05/28/2026

We’re proud to see the Great Bay Community College Nursing Class of 2026 recognized by the Portsmouth Herald and Seacoastonline following this year’s Pinning Ceremony.

The ceremony honored 42 nursing graduates who completed more than 800 hours of clinical training and are preparing to make an immediate impact in healthcare across the region. More than 65% of this year’s graduating class have already accepted RN positions in the Seacoast area.

The article also highlights the inaugural induction of the Iota Phi Chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, making Great Bay the only nursing program in New Hampshire with this national honor society distinction.

Thank you to the Portsmouth Herald and Seacoastonline for highlighting the achievements of our students, faculty, and nursing program.

Read the article: https://bit.ly/4uEsem4

05/27/2026

☀️DYK?: CAPS summer support starts this week!☀️

Writing help at Great Bay goes far beyond commas and citations.

CAPS Writing Center Specialist Erik Hinnov shares how tutoring becomes an extension of the classroom, helping students brainstorm, organize ideas, revise with confidence, and figure out not just what they want to say, but why it matters.

And yes, sometimes snacks are part of the process. 🍫

Read more about Erik’s approach, the role of the Writing Center, and how CAPS supports students at every stage of the writing process: https://bit.ly/4sPrNEH

05/26/2026

Blood donors are needed across New Hampshire, and Great Bay Community College is proud to once again serve as a host site for an upcoming blood drive.

A special thank you to the Great Bay Student Nurses Association for their participation and support of this important community effort.

📍 Great Bay Community College – Triple Room
320 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH
📅 June 5
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Learn more from WMUR: https://bit.ly/4nUuLWL

WMUR is sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, June 5, 2026, along with the American Red Cross. Learn how you can help!

05/26/2026

It was a great turnout for last week’s annual Guidance Counselor Breakfast hosted by our Admissions Team.

We appreciate the counselors from Spaulding, Dover, Oyster River, Exeter, Portsmouth, and Prospect Mountain High Schools who joined us to learn more about Great Bay Community College’s academic and workforce development offerings, including certificate programs in Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and Culinary Arts & Sustainable Foodways.

The group also received updates on Early College, WorkReadyNH, and Student Life before touring our new welding lab.

We’re always grateful for the opportunity to connect with this important group and share the many pathways and opportunities available to students at GBCC.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Today, we pause with gratitude and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a reminder that taking care of your mental health is an important part of taking care of your future.

Great Bay Community College partners with BetterMynd to give current students access to free teletherapy sessions through an online therapy platform.

Because nothing matters more to your well-being and academic success than your mental health.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4dvn9oR

05/21/2026

We are honored to share that Great Bay Community College has been named the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Presented during the Chamber’s Annual Awards Celebration, “A Night To Shine,” the award recognizes organizations demonstrating excellence in leadership, mission, and sustained community impact throughout the greater Rochester area.

Since 1945, GBCC has remained committed to workforce development, accessible education, and helping students across the region build brighter futures. We are grateful to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners who make this work possible every day.

Pictured from left in group photo: Lisa Proulx, Director of Marketing and Communications; GBCC Advisory Board member Michelle Halligan-Foley; Tom Andruskevich, CFO; Robert McGann, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management; Dr. Cheryl Lesser, President of Great Bay Community College; Lisa McCurley, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Casey Snyder, Chair, GBCC Advisory Board; Lynn Szymanski, Director of Workforce Development; and Diane Carroll, Director of Human Resources.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4f1EwjC