GCC creates STEM retention scholarships with Xcel grant

IRONWOOD — The Gogebic Community College Foundation is creating retention scholarships for students enrolled in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, from grant monies received from the Xcel Energy Foundation.

“The Xcel grant offers an occasion to foster both student and faculty growth, so I am excited to challenge and be challenged by some of the brightest students on campus,” said Serena Mershon-Lohkamp, GCC chemistry instructor.

The college foundation received $4,000 and is one of only 63 nonprofits that were invited to apply for focus-area grant funding by the Xcel En...