Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Celebrated for Professional Achievements and Community Impact May 26, 2026 GRCC Foundation, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Water to Work Makes Waves With Mentorships and Paid Learning Opportunities May 22, 2026 School of Workforce Training Maurice Baker’s Journey Highlights the Life-Changing Power of Education May 20, 2026 Business, School of Business and Industry GRCC Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship May 18, 2026 Language and Thought, School of Liberal Arts Professor Elrod Is a Talented Addition to the GRCC Music Department May 14, 2026 Music, School of Liberal Arts Cooke Scholarship Winner Doing Herself and GRCC Proud May 12, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences, TRIO Programs OTA Program Earns 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year May 8, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences RJG Inc. Supports Plastics-Polymer Program Through Generous Partnership May 6, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry “More Than Clothes”: GRCC Grad Closet Pop-Up Helps Students Step Into What’s Next May 5, 2026 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs , Center for Student Life and Leadership Empowering Women, One Student at a Time May 4, 2026 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs COVID vaccine booster shots available for GRCC students, employees, and community members at Oct. 27 clinic Oct 21, 2021 Deadline approaches for students to take advantage of a $200 vaccination incentive. More than 4,200 students so far have gained the incentive payment. GRCC choral students celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Latin American heritage with bilingual concert Oct 20, 2021 The program will feature reading of poetry and short stories in English and Spanish in between musical selections. Workforce Wednesday: Lynnae Looyenga wants to 'put people at ease during a stressful time' as a medical assistant Oct 20, 2021 GRCC’s Medical Assistant Program prepares students to take a national certification exam and empowers them to succeed in a changing healthcare environment. GRCC volleyball survives a scare from Kellogg Community College, wins 15th straight match Oct 19, 2021 Kara Hecht was nearly unstoppable on the offensive side of the ball, with a career-high 15 kills and a .343 hitting percentage. Arie Jackman leads GRCC golf team fourth-place finish in Kentucky tournament Oct 19, 2021 GRCC was the lone two-year institution in the field of 10 teams. Reconnecting: GRCC Athletic Department looking to share decades of trophies, awards with former student-athletes Oct 19, 2021 'These awards represent a special time in these students’ lives. I think it is appropriate to share them with the athletes and their families so they can enjoy them.' My Story Started at GRCC: Architect Ryan Archer studied in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, then planned its renovation Oct 18, 2021 'It’s a rare opportunity to work on a project that was so foundational to me becoming an architect.' Women's cross country team finishes fourth, men's team fifth at Muskegon Jayhawk Invitational Oct 17, 2021 Kaylee Scott and Audrey Meyering among the top finishers for women's team. School News Network: GRCC's new Veterans Center is 'a place to belong' Oct 16, 2021 'It speaks volumes of GRCC that they want their student veterans to feel welcomed and appreciated for their service.' More than 40 colleges and universities coming to meet GRCC students at Transfer Fair Oct 15, 2021 About 2,480 GRCC students transferred credits to four-year colleges and universities after the 2019-2020 school year. Here to Help: Sarah Rose partners with students to explore their interests and values, and helps them connect with GRCC programs. Oct 15, 2021 'College can be a time for building the stepping stones of our careers so we are ready to launch successfully.' Conference champs! GRCC volleyball sweeps Ancilla to clinch 10th MCCAA Western Conference crown Oct 14, 2021 Coach Chip Will's Raiders have now won five of the past six conference titles. GRCC partnering with innovative textile 'upcycling' manufacturer Public Thread for new program Oct 14, 2021 The program trains people to operate the commercial sewing machines used in a variety of West Michigan industries. GRCC Theater Department’s ‘Tigers Be Still’ roaring back after being paused more than a year by pandemic Oct 13, 2021 'For the longest time, it was a waiting game – to see if we could bring it back. But once we got the ‘go’ to return to ‘Tigers Be Still,’ our entire cast and crew were so excited.' Registration opens for GRCC winter semester classes, with opportunities to schedule around home, work responsibilities Oct 13, 2021 About 50% of GRCC’s nearly 2,000 available courses are being offered in person, in Grand Rapids and with availability at new GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland Township. Workforce Wednesday: Darek Johoske learns welding at GRCC before traveling the country Oct 13, 2021 'If someone is thinking about going into welding, I say, "Go for it!"' Lucky 13? GRCC volleyball sweeps Lake Michigan College to keep win streak alive Oct 12, 2021 Nine GRCC players earned at least one kill, including a match-high nine for freshman Audrey Torres. Davis Courtright tops GRCC golfers as team finishes fifth in Taylor University tournament Oct 12, 2021 The Raiders were just one of two teams to have all five golfers shoot under-80 in the first round. GRCC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, West Michigan Works! launch health benefits apprenticeship program Oct 12, 2021 First of its kind in Michigan, program will offer paid on-the-job training and skills development. My Story Started at GRCC: Daniel Hurley advocates for Michigan universities and their students Oct 11, 2021 'A degree or certificate from GRCC can help chart a path to success and open doors more than you can imagine.' GRCC English professor Mursalata Muhammad selected for residency with award-winning poet Thomas Lynch Oct 8, 2021 'I'm beyond grateful for this residency. It comes with two resources I often lack: a place and time to write..' GRCC volleyball coach Chip Will wins 400th game, surrounded by student-athletes past and present Oct 7, 2021 'At the end of the day, the wins are great. But having this culture of family and togetherness -- that’s what’s most important.' Here to Help: Matt Langton focuses on connecting fellow student veterans with support services to be successful Oct 7, 2021 'I get excited talking to other student veterans and discussing what we have available to them. I want all student veterans to be aware of our facility and resources so they can connect with us on campus.' Matt Denhartigh posts collegiate personal best as GRCC golf team tops Glen Oaks Community College Oct 7, 2021 Logan Templeton, of Portage, and Davis Courtright, of Zeeland, each shot a 74 and joined Denhartigh in being named to the All-Tournament Team. Load More
COVID vaccine booster shots available for GRCC students, employees, and community members at Oct. 27 clinic Oct 21, 2021 Deadline approaches for students to take advantage of a $200 vaccination incentive. More than 4,200 students so far have gained the incentive payment.
GRCC choral students celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Latin American heritage with bilingual concert Oct 20, 2021 The program will feature reading of poetry and short stories in English and Spanish in between musical selections.
Workforce Wednesday: Lynnae Looyenga wants to 'put people at ease during a stressful time' as a medical assistant Oct 20, 2021 GRCC’s Medical Assistant Program prepares students to take a national certification exam and empowers them to succeed in a changing healthcare environment.
GRCC volleyball survives a scare from Kellogg Community College, wins 15th straight match Oct 19, 2021 Kara Hecht was nearly unstoppable on the offensive side of the ball, with a career-high 15 kills and a .343 hitting percentage.
Arie Jackman leads GRCC golf team fourth-place finish in Kentucky tournament Oct 19, 2021 GRCC was the lone two-year institution in the field of 10 teams.
Reconnecting: GRCC Athletic Department looking to share decades of trophies, awards with former student-athletes Oct 19, 2021 'These awards represent a special time in these students’ lives. I think it is appropriate to share them with the athletes and their families so they can enjoy them.'
My Story Started at GRCC: Architect Ryan Archer studied in Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall, then planned its renovation Oct 18, 2021 'It’s a rare opportunity to work on a project that was so foundational to me becoming an architect.'
Women's cross country team finishes fourth, men's team fifth at Muskegon Jayhawk Invitational Oct 17, 2021 Kaylee Scott and Audrey Meyering among the top finishers for women's team.
School News Network: GRCC's new Veterans Center is 'a place to belong' Oct 16, 2021 'It speaks volumes of GRCC that they want their student veterans to feel welcomed and appreciated for their service.'
More than 40 colleges and universities coming to meet GRCC students at Transfer Fair Oct 15, 2021 About 2,480 GRCC students transferred credits to four-year colleges and universities after the 2019-2020 school year.
Here to Help: Sarah Rose partners with students to explore their interests and values, and helps them connect with GRCC programs. Oct 15, 2021 'College can be a time for building the stepping stones of our careers so we are ready to launch successfully.'
Conference champs! GRCC volleyball sweeps Ancilla to clinch 10th MCCAA Western Conference crown Oct 14, 2021 Coach Chip Will's Raiders have now won five of the past six conference titles.
GRCC partnering with innovative textile 'upcycling' manufacturer Public Thread for new program Oct 14, 2021 The program trains people to operate the commercial sewing machines used in a variety of West Michigan industries.
GRCC Theater Department’s ‘Tigers Be Still’ roaring back after being paused more than a year by pandemic Oct 13, 2021 'For the longest time, it was a waiting game – to see if we could bring it back. But once we got the ‘go’ to return to ‘Tigers Be Still,’ our entire cast and crew were so excited.'
Registration opens for GRCC winter semester classes, with opportunities to schedule around home, work responsibilities Oct 13, 2021 About 50% of GRCC’s nearly 2,000 available courses are being offered in person, in Grand Rapids and with availability at new GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland Township.
Workforce Wednesday: Darek Johoske learns welding at GRCC before traveling the country Oct 13, 2021 'If someone is thinking about going into welding, I say, "Go for it!"'
Lucky 13? GRCC volleyball sweeps Lake Michigan College to keep win streak alive Oct 12, 2021 Nine GRCC players earned at least one kill, including a match-high nine for freshman Audrey Torres.
Davis Courtright tops GRCC golfers as team finishes fifth in Taylor University tournament Oct 12, 2021 The Raiders were just one of two teams to have all five golfers shoot under-80 in the first round.
GRCC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, West Michigan Works! launch health benefits apprenticeship program Oct 12, 2021 First of its kind in Michigan, program will offer paid on-the-job training and skills development.
My Story Started at GRCC: Daniel Hurley advocates for Michigan universities and their students Oct 11, 2021 'A degree or certificate from GRCC can help chart a path to success and open doors more than you can imagine.'
GRCC English professor Mursalata Muhammad selected for residency with award-winning poet Thomas Lynch Oct 8, 2021 'I'm beyond grateful for this residency. It comes with two resources I often lack: a place and time to write..'
GRCC volleyball coach Chip Will wins 400th game, surrounded by student-athletes past and present Oct 7, 2021 'At the end of the day, the wins are great. But having this culture of family and togetherness -- that’s what’s most important.'
Here to Help: Matt Langton focuses on connecting fellow student veterans with support services to be successful Oct 7, 2021 'I get excited talking to other student veterans and discussing what we have available to them. I want all student veterans to be aware of our facility and resources so they can connect with us on campus.'
Matt Denhartigh posts collegiate personal best as GRCC golf team tops Glen Oaks Community College Oct 7, 2021 Logan Templeton, of Portage, and Davis Courtright, of Zeeland, each shot a 74 and joined Denhartigh in being named to the All-Tournament Team.
