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In anticipation of the upcoming inauguration of Dr. Bryan Newton as the new president of Glen Oaks Community College, the Glen Oaks Foundation is launching the “12 Days to Inauguration – 12 Reasons to Give” campaign. Running from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 21, the initiative aims to celebrate this milestone while highlighting the many ways donations support students …

Glen Oaks Community College is announcing the inauguration of Bryan Newton as its ninth president. The investiture ceremony takes place at 10:30 a.m. March 21 at the college’s gymnasium. A reception will follow. Newton, who assumed the presidency last summer, succeeded David Devier. Newton brings more than two decades of experience in higher-education leadership. His commitment to student success, workforce …

A recent economic and investment analysis concluded that Glen Oaks Community College significantly contributes to both the local economy and the lives of its students, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the fiscal year 2021-22. The study, leveraging data from GOCC’s academic and financial reports and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Census Bureau, …

Glen Oaks Community College later this week will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to recognize the completion of one project and the start of another. Set for 10 a.m. Thursday, the fanfare celebrates the end of the school’s north campus renovation project. Meanwhile, college officials will mark the beginning of the south campus renovation project. Funding for the $7.3 million renovation …

Glen Oaks Community College has announced the hiring of its new executive director of communications and marketing. Denise DeVries is joining the college, replacing Valorie Juergens. Juergens is retiring in January after more than 11 years with the school. A Portage resident, DeVries was previously the senior manager of marketing and communications for Special-Lite Inc., a custom commercial-door manufacturer in …

Glen Oaks Community College officials have secured an architect to aid with development of a new, on-campus building. College officials are planning to have a new agriculture building constructed and during last week’s meeting, Glen Oaks Board of Trustees members OK’d the hiring of Design Collaborative of Fort Wayne to handle the task. The college, however, is waiting for approval …

Glen Oaks Community College’s Alpha Alpha Alpha chapter is looking to induct a Glen Oaks graduate into its honor society. Tri-Alpha was founded in 2018 and the Glen Oaks Chapter was established in 2022. It is a national honor society for first-generation college students. A student is considered first generation if neither parents, step-parents or legal guardians ever obtained a …

Glen Oaks Community College is offering a program that will give incoming students a jump-start on college English and math. “Ready, Set, Go!” is a down-to-basics program being offered 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 through Aug. 3. College officials said the first three days will cover English, math, resources and support services. The fourth day will be a …

Glen Oaks Community College President David Devier recognized several individuals during the college’s 55th commencement last week. The awards and their recipients acknowledged Friday were: President’s Award – Madisyn Tulley; Outstanding Service Award – Christopher Dao; part-time Faculty Teaching Excellence Award – Darci Skrzyniarz; E. J. Shaheen Chair for Teaching Excellence – Lori Hatfield; Distinguished Alumni Award – Kelly Bibb; …

Glen Oaks Community College will host a hazardous-materials workshop next month. The three-day program runs May 16 through May 18 to provide a basic knowledge of Department of Transportation hazmat regulations. The free workshop is intended for all hazmat nongovernment and government employees who handle, ship, package, transport and complete shipping documentation of hazardous materials or waste. Class size is …