Grays Harbor College Foundation

08/22/2026

Over the summer awarding cycle, the Grays Harbor College Foundation was pleased to award scholarships amounting to $108,870 to 51 students who will be beginning or continuing their academic journeys at GHC during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The summer awarding cycle brings the total number of 2026-2027 GHC Foundation scholarship recipients to 213 individual students with a total of $681,759 awarded in financial support for tuition, books, and fees at Grays Harbor College.

Visit the link to learn more: https://ghc.foundation/grays-harbor-college-foundation-awards-more-than-108000-in-scholarships-to-51-students-in-summer-cycle/

Photo by Chris Majors Photography.

Aberdeen, WA – Over the summer awarding cycle, the Grays Harbor College Foundation was pleased to award scholarships amounting to $108,870 to 51 students who will be beginning or continuing their academic journeys at GHC during the 2026-2027 academic year.   The summer awarding cycle brings...

08/14/2026

On August 5th, the GHC Foundation had the honor of celebrating the dedication of the Eugene & Marianna Stensager Room in the tulalW Student Center. The Stensager family joined the Foundation on campus, with a small group of friends, to commemorate the dedication with a lunch and a performance by Coast Trio.

Grays Harbor College expresses its appreciation to the Stensager family for their philanthropic support of the institution, in honor of Eugene and Marianna Stensager. A pair of passionate musicians and performers, the Stensagers were instrumental in expanding access to the performing arts in Grays Harbor.

Eugene organized GHC’s music program, which he directed from 1953 to 1978; established the Grays Harbor Civic Choir; and played in the Grays Harbor Symphony Orchestra for more than 30 years.

Marianna taught piano, performed in many Bishop Center productions, and served as president of the Washington State Music Teachers Association.

Many thanks to the Stensager family for continuing Eugene and Marianna’s legacy through their ongoing support of GHC.

Photos courtesy of Keith Krueger.

08/11/2026

07/28/2026

The Grays Harbor College Welding Technology Program recently received a generous donation from the Eric B. Snell Memorial Foundation, providing funding for new fall protection harnesses for the Structural Welding Simulation Lab and Milwaukee cordless grinders for student training.

To see the gift in action, Carrie Snell and Andy Stone, along with employees from their companies, Snell Crane Services and DOC Manufacturing and Fabrication, visited campus to learn more about the program and the students who will benefit from this investment.

The Snell family is honoring the memory of their late husband and father, Eric B. Snell, through meaningful support of education and workforce development. Their commitment helps equip future trades professionals with the tools, skills, and safety equipment needed to succeed in the industries Eric cared deeply about.

During the visit, Welding Technology instructor Rod McDonald provided an in-depth tour of the welding lab, sharing what students are learning and emphasizing the strong work ethic and professionalism he strives to build in every student who comes through the program.

We are deeply honored to steward this gift in Eric's memory and help carry his legacy forward through the students who will one day join the skilled trades workforce. By investing in their education today, the Eric B. Snell Memorial Foundation is creating opportunities for future welders while strengthening the industries and communities Eric cared about. It is a privilege to connect his enduring impact with the next generation of hardworking professionals.

07/23/2026

Fall quarter is just around the corner! Get everything you need to start at GHC at Enrollment Days on August 18 & 19 and September 8 & 9 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the tulalW Student Center.

Apply, take placement tests, meet with advisors, register for classes, get help with financial aid, and build a plan to achieve your goals all in one visit. (You can apply anytime, but you can get it all done in one stop at Enrollment Days!)

07/23/2026

Annnnnnnd scene!

Thank you for supporting our production of The SpongeBob Musical. We had the type of engaged audiences actors dream of!

A massive thank you to the Grays Harbor College Foundation and our donors for supporting Bishop Center programming. Without you, shows like this would not be possible.

We will truly miss Bikini Bottom 🍍🌊🦀🐙

📸: Monika Kuhnau

07/17/2026

The Spongebob Musical opens tonight!

Based on the animated series by Stephen Hillenburg, this Broadway favorite features music by legendary artists including Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, David Bowie, and many more. Packed with laughs, it's a family-friendly adventure that brings the colorful world of Bikini Bottom to life on the Bishop Center for Performing Arts stage.

A huge shout out to the cast, crew, pit orchestra, volunteers, and the whole Bishop Center team whose hard work and talent made this production possible. Special thanks to the Grays Harbor College Foundation for sponsoring The Spongebob Musical.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 PM, with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM.

Tickets are available at ghc.edu/bishop and are FREE for GHC students! Fog/haze and strobe lights will be used on stage.

📸: Photo by Keith Krueger.

07/13/2026

Did you know that your major could qualify you for GHC Foundation scholarships? 👀

We have scholarships for students majoring in music, drama, biology, chemistry, forest resource management, carpentry, psychology, sociology, history, English, education, and more.

Apply by July 23 for the chance to receive up to $5,000 in funding toward your education at Grays Harbor College. 📝💲

Visit ghc.foundation/students/general-scholarships/ for more info.