Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department GRCC Scholarships Remove Barriers and Open Doors for Students Dec 12, 2025 GRCC Foundation, Student Financial Services GRCC Honors Native American Heritage Month With Visit To The Ziibiwing Center Dec 10, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs , People, Culture and Equity GRCC Student-Athlete Jakob Chapman Chooses Courage After Life-Threatening Health Scare Dec 8, 2025 40th Annual MLK Celebration Calls West Michigan to Courageous Community Action Dec 5, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs It’s FAFSA Season and GRCC Is Here to Support You Dec 3, 2025 Financial Aid and Scholarships GRCC Alumnus Joel Rodriguez: recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his Entrepreneurial Achievements Dec 1, 2025 Three Finalists Named in GRCC Presidential Search Nov 25, 2025 Board of Trustees, Human Resources , Office of the President Meet the 2026 GIANT Award Recipients Transforming Grand Rapids Nov 21, 2025 People, Culture and Equity Apply Now for GRCC’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inherit the Dream Scholarship Nov 19, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs , People, Culture and Equity GRCC Programs Open Doors to Research and Transfer Success Nov 17, 2025 Experiential Learning, Instructional Support and Institutional Planning My Story Started at GRCC: Award-winning columnist Tom Rademacher says GRCC 'helped me set a compass for life' May 10, 2021 The author of four books, he retired from The Grand Rapids Press in 2009 and now writes for Sabo PR. GRCC baseball team ending season while tied for first place, following health and safety protocols May 7, 2021 The team is optimistic about its chance for a strong 2022 season. All but two players had freshman eligibility for 2021 and could potentially return. GRCC softball team improved during the season and shows promise for 2022 May 6, 2021 The team developed home run power as the season progressed. GRCC basketball player Shonyah Hawkins named NJCAA DII All-American after outstanding season May 6, 2021 Hawkins brought energy and intensity to the court, also earning Player of the Year honors from the MCCAA Western Conference. GRCC’s Shades of Blue vocal jazz ensemble plans outdoor concert, first performance in more than a year May 5, 2021 The Jazz on the Lawn performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 7 outside the GRCC Library and Learning Commons. Workforce Wednesday: Alex Estrada and Indonesia Carpenter find Auto Tech program is the best pathway for their success May 5, 2021 “I can remember taking a tour of the M-TEC in the seventh grade and thinking it was really cool! Now, what I really like is not only am I learning skills that I need, but everyone is so kind.' My Story Started at GRCC: 'Go Green! Go White! Go ... Raiders?' MSU legend John Hannah has GRCC roots May 3, 2021 Hannah is credited with transforming Michigan State University from a regional undergraduate institution to a research university known around the world. Fernando Rivera-Calderon powers GRCC baseball to doubleheader sweep over Kalamazoo Valley May 2, 2021 Rivera-Calderon has walk-off sac in game one, drives in four in night cap. Alexis Nguyen and Mariah Redding homer twice as GRCC softball splits twinbill against Glen Oaks May 1, 2021 The team had seven homers on the day. GRCC baseball's Drew Murphy shuts down Kalamazoo Valley with a three-hit, 12-strikeout shutout May 1, 2021 Fernando Rivera-Calderon singled home a run in the top of the ninth inning, securing a 4-3 win in second game. GRCC's Class of 2021 urged to use their new credentials and make their 'next' count Apr 30, 2021 School of Arts and Sciences graduates were celebrated on Friday, and School of Workforce Development ceremonies are planned for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. Simply the best! GRCC golfers claim top five season scores in MCCAA Western Conference Apr 29, 2021 Arie Jackman led all conferences golfers, followed by Dominic Luciani, Tyler Hausserman, Logan Templeton, and Davis Courtright. Sherry Sokolowski honored with Student Employment Services’ Impact Award Apr 29, 2021 Sokolowski who works as an orientation ambassador, and her other activities include being an Honors Program ambassador and vice president for special event for the College Activities Board in Student Life. Alexa Abrahamson, Alexis Nguyen homer as GRCC softball splits twinbill with Mid Michigan College Apr 28, 2021 he Raiders dominated in the opening game, winning 10-2. Mid Michigan turned the tables and took the night cap 11-1. GRCC Faculty Emeritus honoree Sandra Andrews is still taking classes, committed to lifelong learning Apr 28, 2021 Andrews’ ties to GRCC started when she took classes at what was then Grand Rapids Junior College as an Ottawa Hills High School student. Workforce Wednesday: Shammar Martin learning all aspects of construction industry Apr 28, 2021 “This class really digs into all the different skills and tasks needed in building a home." Aaron West's slugging leads GRCC baseball to 18-2 win over Kellogg Community College Apr 27, 2021 The nationally ranked Bruins won the second game of the doubleheader 8-5. GRCC honors life, legacy of journalist Sekou Smith with 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award Apr 27, 2021 Family members said Smith had a passion for helping others -- especially people from Grand Rapids. GRCC golf team wins fifth-straight tournament, clinching conference championship Apr 26, 2021 Coach John Forton said the win is building momentum for the upcoming NJCAA Regional at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek on May 11. GRCC dental professors Julie Bera, Colette Smiley earn state awards for commitment to education, public service Apr 26, 2021 Smiley earns the MDA highest honor, Bera is first winner of educator award. My Story Started at GRCC: From nontraditional student to Wyoming superintendent, Craig Hoekstra said caring GRCC culture gave him a boost Apr 26, 2021 Hoekstra will deliver the keynote address at commencement this week. Spectacular: Alexa Abrahamson tosses two-hit shutout in GRCC softball's 1-0 win over Ancilla Apr 24, 2021 Raiders fall 4-2 in nightcap to split doubleheader. GRCC baseball's 14-run inning leads to 20-2 rout of Glen Oaks Apr 24, 2021 Drew Murphy throws complete-game gem in opener; Raiders win nightcap 4-1. Sam Schmitt's hitting, Garrett Cheslek's pitching drive doubleheader win for GRCC baseball Apr 24, 2021 The Raiders are now 17-10 on the season and are back in action Saturday, taking on Glen Oaks again. Load More
My Story Started at GRCC: Award-winning columnist Tom Rademacher says GRCC 'helped me set a compass for life' May 10, 2021 The author of four books, he retired from The Grand Rapids Press in 2009 and now writes for Sabo PR.
GRCC baseball team ending season while tied for first place, following health and safety protocols May 7, 2021 The team is optimistic about its chance for a strong 2022 season. All but two players had freshman eligibility for 2021 and could potentially return.
GRCC softball team improved during the season and shows promise for 2022 May 6, 2021 The team developed home run power as the season progressed.
GRCC basketball player Shonyah Hawkins named NJCAA DII All-American after outstanding season May 6, 2021 Hawkins brought energy and intensity to the court, also earning Player of the Year honors from the MCCAA Western Conference.
GRCC’s Shades of Blue vocal jazz ensemble plans outdoor concert, first performance in more than a year May 5, 2021 The Jazz on the Lawn performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on May 7 outside the GRCC Library and Learning Commons.
Workforce Wednesday: Alex Estrada and Indonesia Carpenter find Auto Tech program is the best pathway for their success May 5, 2021 “I can remember taking a tour of the M-TEC in the seventh grade and thinking it was really cool! Now, what I really like is not only am I learning skills that I need, but everyone is so kind.'
My Story Started at GRCC: 'Go Green! Go White! Go ... Raiders?' MSU legend John Hannah has GRCC roots May 3, 2021 Hannah is credited with transforming Michigan State University from a regional undergraduate institution to a research university known around the world.
Fernando Rivera-Calderon powers GRCC baseball to doubleheader sweep over Kalamazoo Valley May 2, 2021 Rivera-Calderon has walk-off sac in game one, drives in four in night cap.
Alexis Nguyen and Mariah Redding homer twice as GRCC softball splits twinbill against Glen Oaks May 1, 2021 The team had seven homers on the day.
GRCC baseball's Drew Murphy shuts down Kalamazoo Valley with a three-hit, 12-strikeout shutout May 1, 2021 Fernando Rivera-Calderon singled home a run in the top of the ninth inning, securing a 4-3 win in second game.
GRCC's Class of 2021 urged to use their new credentials and make their 'next' count Apr 30, 2021 School of Arts and Sciences graduates were celebrated on Friday, and School of Workforce Development ceremonies are planned for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 1.
Simply the best! GRCC golfers claim top five season scores in MCCAA Western Conference Apr 29, 2021 Arie Jackman led all conferences golfers, followed by Dominic Luciani, Tyler Hausserman, Logan Templeton, and Davis Courtright.
Sherry Sokolowski honored with Student Employment Services’ Impact Award Apr 29, 2021 Sokolowski who works as an orientation ambassador, and her other activities include being an Honors Program ambassador and vice president for special event for the College Activities Board in Student Life.
Alexa Abrahamson, Alexis Nguyen homer as GRCC softball splits twinbill with Mid Michigan College Apr 28, 2021 he Raiders dominated in the opening game, winning 10-2. Mid Michigan turned the tables and took the night cap 11-1.
GRCC Faculty Emeritus honoree Sandra Andrews is still taking classes, committed to lifelong learning Apr 28, 2021 Andrews’ ties to GRCC started when she took classes at what was then Grand Rapids Junior College as an Ottawa Hills High School student.
Workforce Wednesday: Shammar Martin learning all aspects of construction industry Apr 28, 2021 “This class really digs into all the different skills and tasks needed in building a home."
Aaron West's slugging leads GRCC baseball to 18-2 win over Kellogg Community College Apr 27, 2021 The nationally ranked Bruins won the second game of the doubleheader 8-5.
GRCC honors life, legacy of journalist Sekou Smith with 2021 Distinguished Alumnus Award Apr 27, 2021 Family members said Smith had a passion for helping others -- especially people from Grand Rapids.
GRCC golf team wins fifth-straight tournament, clinching conference championship Apr 26, 2021 Coach John Forton said the win is building momentum for the upcoming NJCAA Regional at Bedford Valley in Battle Creek on May 11.
GRCC dental professors Julie Bera, Colette Smiley earn state awards for commitment to education, public service Apr 26, 2021 Smiley earns the MDA highest honor, Bera is first winner of educator award.
My Story Started at GRCC: From nontraditional student to Wyoming superintendent, Craig Hoekstra said caring GRCC culture gave him a boost Apr 26, 2021 Hoekstra will deliver the keynote address at commencement this week.
Spectacular: Alexa Abrahamson tosses two-hit shutout in GRCC softball's 1-0 win over Ancilla Apr 24, 2021 Raiders fall 4-2 in nightcap to split doubleheader.
GRCC baseball's 14-run inning leads to 20-2 rout of Glen Oaks Apr 24, 2021 Drew Murphy throws complete-game gem in opener; Raiders win nightcap 4-1.
Sam Schmitt's hitting, Garrett Cheslek's pitching drive doubleheader win for GRCC baseball Apr 24, 2021 The Raiders are now 17-10 on the season and are back in action Saturday, taking on Glen Oaks again.
