Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department 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 Quality Training That’s Relevant on Day One Mar 31, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry GRCC’s Latino Student Union Finds Inspiration and Hope at National Conference Mar 27, 2026 Center for Student Life and Leadership GRCC Awarded $251,942 MiLEAP Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Support Mar 25, 2026 Center for Counseling and Well-Being, Dean of Students Office Explore the Roots of Local Activism With GRCC’s Campus Common Reading Mar 23, 2026 Library & Learning Commons GRCC Gender Studies Students Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Legacy Through Zines and Events Mar 19, 2026 Social Sciences, School of Liberal Arts 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. GRCC golf team takes fourth straight tournament, winning Jackson Invitational Apr 24, 2021 Tyler Hausserman was the medalist, with 69. Arie Jackman, Dominic Luciani and Logan Templeton were close behind with 72 and David Courtright followed with 75. Tournament run comes to an end for GRCC women's basketball team Apr 23, 2021 Raiders finish with impressive 12-5 record, honors for players and coach. Nursing students helping vaccinate GRCC students and employees: 'The most beautiful experience I have ever seen’ Apr 23, 2021 GRCC partnered with Urban Church Leadership Center and Spectrum Health on Shot of Love campaign. GRCC men’s basketball coach Jeff Bauer stepping down after leading Raiders for two seasons Apr 23, 2021 Bauer said the decision to leave GRCC was difficult. He has three children below the age of five, the youngest born in September. Alexis Nguyen smashes third homer of the season, but GRCC softball drops two to Kalamazoo Valley Apr 22, 2021 The Raiders lost the opener 8-2, then were outslugged 17-5 in the nightcap at home at Belknap Park. GRCC offering free summer program for graduating high school students to boost skills, prepare for college Apr 22, 2021 Bridges to College – Raider Ready will be offered in two sessions in both Kent and Ottawa counties. GRCC women's basketball team struggles against top opponent in NJCAA D2 National Tournament Apr 21, 2021 GRCC's David Glazier was named Coach of the Year, District C, NJCAA Great Lakes Conference. GRCC adjusts commencement plans while still providing grads with a safe, in-person experience Apr 21, 2021 The college is proceeding with plans to hold four in-person commencements, but attendance will be limited to graduating students. Workforce Wednesday: GRCC Medical Assistant Program empowers Shelley Anderson, Nicole Freeman to succeed in a changing environment. Apr 21, 2021 The program prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep health practitioner offices and clinics running smoothly. GRCC baseball splits doubleheader with Davenport JV Apr 20, 2021 Softball teams struggles, dropping two to Kalamazoo Valley. Congratulations to Math Awareness Month contest winners! Apr 20, 2021 The competition, to mark April as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, was open to staff and students. GRCC golf team dominates in home event, posting 55-stroke lead Apr 20, 2021 The Raiders won their invitational with a score of 307 on a windy, cold and wet Egypt Valley Country Club course Load More
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.
GRCC golf team takes fourth straight tournament, winning Jackson Invitational Apr 24, 2021 Tyler Hausserman was the medalist, with 69. Arie Jackman, Dominic Luciani and Logan Templeton were close behind with 72 and David Courtright followed with 75.
Tournament run comes to an end for GRCC women's basketball team Apr 23, 2021 Raiders finish with impressive 12-5 record, honors for players and coach.
Nursing students helping vaccinate GRCC students and employees: 'The most beautiful experience I have ever seen’ Apr 23, 2021 GRCC partnered with Urban Church Leadership Center and Spectrum Health on Shot of Love campaign.
GRCC men’s basketball coach Jeff Bauer stepping down after leading Raiders for two seasons Apr 23, 2021 Bauer said the decision to leave GRCC was difficult. He has three children below the age of five, the youngest born in September.
Alexis Nguyen smashes third homer of the season, but GRCC softball drops two to Kalamazoo Valley Apr 22, 2021 The Raiders lost the opener 8-2, then were outslugged 17-5 in the nightcap at home at Belknap Park.
GRCC offering free summer program for graduating high school students to boost skills, prepare for college Apr 22, 2021 Bridges to College – Raider Ready will be offered in two sessions in both Kent and Ottawa counties.
GRCC women's basketball team struggles against top opponent in NJCAA D2 National Tournament Apr 21, 2021 GRCC's David Glazier was named Coach of the Year, District C, NJCAA Great Lakes Conference.
GRCC adjusts commencement plans while still providing grads with a safe, in-person experience Apr 21, 2021 The college is proceeding with plans to hold four in-person commencements, but attendance will be limited to graduating students.
Workforce Wednesday: GRCC Medical Assistant Program empowers Shelley Anderson, Nicole Freeman to succeed in a changing environment. Apr 21, 2021 The program prepares students to perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep health practitioner offices and clinics running smoothly.
GRCC baseball splits doubleheader with Davenport JV Apr 20, 2021 Softball teams struggles, dropping two to Kalamazoo Valley.
Congratulations to Math Awareness Month contest winners! Apr 20, 2021 The competition, to mark April as Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month, was open to staff and students.
GRCC golf team dominates in home event, posting 55-stroke lead Apr 20, 2021 The Raiders won their invitational with a score of 307 on a windy, cold and wet Egypt Valley Country Club course
