GRCC TRIO program opens doors to international study abroad for local student

Nov. 14, 2023, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Growing up in Grand Rapids, the world sometimes seemed pretty small to Francisco Arvizu-Mancilla.Sure, there were times during his four years at Kenowa Hills High School where the idea of someday traveling outside of West Michigan, and even outside the U.S., sounded pretty good.But realistically, he said, it was hard to picture.“It just seemed like a fantasy,” he recalled recently. “Maybe something I would be able to achieve in my late 20s or maybe my 30s.”

Philip Blanchard to lead Grand Rapids Community College’s Veterans Services

Nov. 10, 2023 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A man who entered higher education after serving in the Army will share his experiences and expertise as the new leader of Grand Rapids Community College’s Veterans Services and Veterans Center.

From GRCC to your table: alumna's culinary expertise provides a hassle-free Thanksgiving

If you love the eating part of Thanksgiving more than the preparing part, GRCC alumna Brittany Essenmacher has the key to a stress-free holiday.Essenmacher, who graduated from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education this year, operates Provisions Chef Services. She’s teaming up with fellow alumna Lauren Greer, of Joyful Forks, and Ashley Morgan, of Ashley Morgan Kitchen, to offer “Everything But the Turkey.”