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If I could identify one thing that made a difference, it would be Great Bay. I talk all the time about how much Great Bay changed my life and gave me a huge foundation. I am incredibly grateful for my time there.

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Great Bay Community College student Bri was recently interviewed for an upcoming video for Gather's annual Gala.

Gather is a Portsmouth-based nonprofit fighting food insecurity across the Seacoast, and they operate the Gather Café right here on the first floor of Great Bay. We love seeing our students represented in the community and are proud of our partnership with Gather.

Learn more about Gather NH: https://www.gathernh.org

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Welcome back, Great Bay! 🎉

Kick off the new academic year with good food, free Aroma Joe's, and new connections at our Welcome Back Cookout!

📅 Wednesday, September 2
⏰ 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Front Lawn

Stop by to reconnect with friends and meet some new faces. We can't wait to see you!

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Start with Psychology. Go Anywhere.

Whether you want to improve skills you use every day, including communication, supervision, team management, and problem-solving, or you are ready to start a new career, understanding people is one of today's most valuable workplace skills.

Great Bay's Psychology program helps working adults build critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills that employers value across industries.

With flexible course options, affordable tuition, and a strong foundation for future bachelor's degree completion, GBCC is a smart place to start your degree.

Start this fall: https://bit.ly/4v3AnQc

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What a week it has been! We wrapped up a very busy New Student Orientation week Thursday evening with our final session, welcoming even more new Herons to Great Bay Community College, including a warm welcome from GBCC President Dr. Cheryl Lesser.

In choosing to continue your education at Great Bay, you have made a decision that will enrich your life and reward you in many ways. We are so glad you are here.

Welcome to the Great Bay family. Let's have a great semester!

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We are so proud to share this story, featured in the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's 2025 Annual Report.

A Foundation grant is supporting a partnership between Great Bay Community College and the housing authorities in Portsmouth, Dover, and Rochester to help residents learn about, enroll in, and complete college degrees. For students with very limited economic resources, the barriers to college can be as tangible as an overdue electric bill or the cost of a nursing uniform. Great Bay College Navigator Kate Haley Webb, Academic Counselor Mike Hart, and Student Support Coordinator Julie Dockery work alongside students every step of the way.

One student in the program, referred to only as Z, lives in public housing with her three-year-old son. She has earned A's in nearly every class, is enrolled in the nursing program, and plans to continue on to her Ph.D. to become a nurse anesthetist.

"I want to prove that those of us who were wards of the state can pursue something and do something in their lives," Z said.

Some 20 students from public housing are now part of the program, with an 84 percent pass rate last semester. Thank you to the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation for making this partnership possible.

Read the full story: https://www.nhcf.org/what-were-up-to/onward-in-partnership/

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Onward in partnership Supporting students from enrollment through graduation. By Lois R. Shea, Senior Writer and Communications Officer | July 1, 2026 President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal established public housing for struggling American families. In 1947, a commission enlisted by Presid...

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Start the semester stocked and supported! 📚

Stop by the Lobby on Monday, August 31, or Tuesday, September 1, for our School Supply Giveaway.

While you're there, visit the Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) and check out its new floor plan, designed to better meet student needs. Explore the updated space and let us know what you think!

For more on CAPS: https://bit.ly/3MICZTQ

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