Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department Quinn Thomas Made a New Life at GRCC Apr 24, 2026 Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, School of Business and Industry High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 GRCC Promise Zone Scholarship, High School Partnerships Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Dental, School of Health Sciences Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 School of Business and Industry, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Music, School of Liberal Arts GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Marketing and Communications, College Advancement GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 Provost, Center for Student Life and Leadership, GRCC Foundation GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Music Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 Mathematics, School of STEM GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 Theater, School of Liberal Arts Quinn Thomas Made a New Life at GRCC Apr 24, 2026 After graduating from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC, Quinn Thomas restarted her academic career, finding new success and turning her culinary dreams into reality. High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life. Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC. Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward. Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection. GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections. GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 GRCC’s 2026 Commencement celebrates student achievement and honors outstanding Graduates of Excellence and distinguished award recipients who exemplify leadership, perseverance and community impact. GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Students and community members will be on stage May 8 at St. Cecilia as part of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival. Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 GRCC’s Math department uses a growth mindset to shift learning from numbers and answers to problem-solving. GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 The production highlights the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis. Quality Training That’s Relevant on Day One Mar 31, 2026 Students in the Quality Science program learn the skills they need for problem-solving on the job. GRCC’s Latino Student Union Finds Inspiration and Hope at National Conference Mar 27, 2026 Staff and students had the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and connect with their cultural identity at the USHLI conference. GRCC Awarded $251,942 MiLEAP Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Support Mar 25, 2026 With new MiLEAP funding, GRCC is expanding mental health support to better meet students where they are. Explore the Roots of Local Activism With GRCC’s Campus Common Reading Mar 23, 2026 This program encourages everyone to learn about civics and activism within GRCC and the Grand Rapids community. GRCC Gender Studies Students Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Legacy Through Zines and Events Mar 19, 2026 Assistant professor Dr. Emily Pain and their Gender Studies class introduce the life and legacy of activist Pauli Murray through student-created zines and collaborative community events. Redesigning the Community College Experience Through Expanded Learning Opportunities Mar 17, 2026 The Center for High-Impact Experiences transforms community college from a collection of courses into a place of exploration, collaboration and growth. A Lab Designed For Everyone Mar 13, 2026 At GRCC, biology professor Niki Evans is expanding accessibility so all students can participate in hands-on science. GRCC Hosting Free Community STEM Day on March 28 Mar 11, 2026 Community STEM Day is a free, hands-on event designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners through interactive activities. Get Ahead on Your Degree As a Guest Student This Summer Mar 9, 2026 Registration for the summer session is open. Grand Rapids Community College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College Mar 4, 2026 Grand Rapids Community College has been recognized nationally for measurable progress in student success and equity-driven institutional transformation. New Psychology Pre-Majors Offer Specialized Paths and Practical Experience Mar 3, 2026 Students can customize their community college experience with Pre-Neuroscience and Pre-Psychology Behavior Analysis programs. Inside the Heart of Tamera Detrick Feb 27, 2026 Serving GRCC’s Language and Thought Department for 16 years, adjunct professor Tamera Detrick keeps humans at the center of the humanities. From GRCC to Carnegie Hall: Libor Ondras’ Musical Journey Feb 25, 2026 The GRCC professor and orchestra director will lead the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall after a career shaped by perseverance and mentorship. Passing the Baton in the Plastics Program Feb 23, 2026 Troy Walwood and Scott Van Hoven share insights from their careers as Scott prepares to take the lead on the Plastics-Polymer Engineering program. Load More
Quinn Thomas Made a New Life at GRCC Apr 24, 2026 After graduating from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC, Quinn Thomas restarted her academic career, finding new success and turning her culinary dreams into reality.
High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life.
Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC.
Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward.
Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection.
GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections.
GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 GRCC’s 2026 Commencement celebrates student achievement and honors outstanding Graduates of Excellence and distinguished award recipients who exemplify leadership, perseverance and community impact.
GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Students and community members will be on stage May 8 at St. Cecilia as part of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival.
Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 GRCC’s Math department uses a growth mindset to shift learning from numbers and answers to problem-solving.
GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 The production highlights the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis.
Quality Training That’s Relevant on Day One Mar 31, 2026 Students in the Quality Science program learn the skills they need for problem-solving on the job.
GRCC’s Latino Student Union Finds Inspiration and Hope at National Conference Mar 27, 2026 Staff and students had the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and connect with their cultural identity at the USHLI conference.
GRCC Awarded $251,942 MiLEAP Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Support Mar 25, 2026 With new MiLEAP funding, GRCC is expanding mental health support to better meet students where they are.
Explore the Roots of Local Activism With GRCC’s Campus Common Reading Mar 23, 2026 This program encourages everyone to learn about civics and activism within GRCC and the Grand Rapids community.
GRCC Gender Studies Students Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Legacy Through Zines and Events Mar 19, 2026 Assistant professor Dr. Emily Pain and their Gender Studies class introduce the life and legacy of activist Pauli Murray through student-created zines and collaborative community events.
Redesigning the Community College Experience Through Expanded Learning Opportunities Mar 17, 2026 The Center for High-Impact Experiences transforms community college from a collection of courses into a place of exploration, collaboration and growth.
A Lab Designed For Everyone Mar 13, 2026 At GRCC, biology professor Niki Evans is expanding accessibility so all students can participate in hands-on science.
GRCC Hosting Free Community STEM Day on March 28 Mar 11, 2026 Community STEM Day is a free, hands-on event designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners through interactive activities.
Get Ahead on Your Degree As a Guest Student This Summer Mar 9, 2026 Registration for the summer session is open.
Grand Rapids Community College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College Mar 4, 2026 Grand Rapids Community College has been recognized nationally for measurable progress in student success and equity-driven institutional transformation.
New Psychology Pre-Majors Offer Specialized Paths and Practical Experience Mar 3, 2026 Students can customize their community college experience with Pre-Neuroscience and Pre-Psychology Behavior Analysis programs.
Inside the Heart of Tamera Detrick Feb 27, 2026 Serving GRCC’s Language and Thought Department for 16 years, adjunct professor Tamera Detrick keeps humans at the center of the humanities.
From GRCC to Carnegie Hall: Libor Ondras’ Musical Journey Feb 25, 2026 The GRCC professor and orchestra director will lead the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall after a career shaped by perseverance and mentorship.
Passing the Baton in the Plastics Program Feb 23, 2026 Troy Walwood and Scott Van Hoven share insights from their careers as Scott prepares to take the lead on the Plastics-Polymer Engineering program.
