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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

A GRCC volleyball player prepares to set up another for a spike.

Five GRCC volleyball student-athletes earn MCCAA honors

Apr 6, 2021

Kylie Oberlin and Gabi Kitley earned First Team All-Conference honors as well as All-MCCAA/Region awards.

Familiar faces ready to lead GRCC's nationally ranked cross country teams

Apr 5, 2021

Matt Sicilia is stepping down to spend time with his family. Assistant coaches Garrett Lacey, Sharon Becker promoted.

My Story Started at GRCC: CJ Breen hopes to help athletes be successful on and off the field

Apr 5, 2021

'My academic success has opened up many doors that I never thought possible. And that’s why I strive to be an advocate for student athletes to do their best while in the classroom. '

GRCC baseball player in the batters box.

Double trouble: GRCC baseball team's win streak snapped in doubleheader loss to Lake Michigan College

Apr 3, 2021

The Raiders hope to get back on track against Lansing on Tuesday.

Powerhouse Muskegon ends GRCC volleyball team's hopes of advancing to national tournament

Apr 2, 2021

The Raiders' most unusual season ends with an 8-5 record.

Fernando Calderone following through on a swing.

Fernando Calderon's three-run homer propels GRCC baseball to victory; win streak now at 10 games

Apr 2, 2021

The Raiders have not lost since the first game of the season.

Students Olivia Sandoval, Chris Quezada, Elizabeth Afton and Grace Haaksma working in the Secchia kitchens.

Ultimate takeout dish? KCTC students team up with GRCC's Secchia Institute for Culinary Education to compete in NASA HUNCH project

Apr 2, 2021

NASA scientists are studying how to prepare for potential long-term missions, and how to keep astronauts healthy

GRCC Raiders men's basketball team in action.

Double trouble: Both GRCC basketball teams fall by two points in final regular season games

Apr 1, 2021

The women's team finishes with an 10-3 record, just short of a conference title.

GRCC’s largest donation will be used to support learning, modernize facilities

Apr 1, 2021

Robert Richmond appreciated how a life-changing GRCC education helped his employees and took steps to make sure those opportunities continue to be available to all.

GRCC hosts Phi Theta Kappa regional conference, with local chapter earning honors

Apr 1, 2021

Alpha Upsilon Kappa is recognized as 5-Star Chapter for the 8th consecutive year

Workforce Wednesday: Armando Medina says CNC/Machining program has been 'an incredible gift'

Mar 31, 2021

'I love this work and can see the potential for a lifelong career.'

Double dominance: GRCC basketball teams handily defeat Glen Oaks

Mar 30, 2021

The women's team improves its record to 10-2.

GRCC President Pink and community leaders at at Chavez commemoration march.

GRCC joining community celebration to honor the legacy of César E. Chávez

Mar 30, 2021

GRCC is a sponsor of West Michigan's annual commemoration, planned for March 31, from 10-11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Hip-hop legend Rakim to discuss his life, craft at GRCC Diversity Lecture Series

Mar 29, 2021

The free virtual event is planned for 6:15 p.m. on April 6. The event is open to the community.

My GRCC story: Award-winning soprano Antonina Chechovska says Music faculty unlocked her potential

Mar 29, 2021

From GRCC to Carnegie Hall -- 'I definitely credit the professors here for seeing the potential in me.'

Home run heroics: West, Paganelli go yard for GRCC baseball; Abrahamson, Nguyen for softball

Mar 27, 2021

Baseball team's win streak up to eight games.

Two close games: Women's basketball tops Mid Michigan, men's team falls after mounting comeback

Mar 26, 2021

The volleyball team closed out the regular season by beating Lake Michigan college in straight sets on senior night.

Powerful: GRCC baseball tops Mid Michigan 7-1 twice, with Colin Bradley tossing a one-hitter in opener

Mar 26, 2021

Ryan Dykstra belted a two-run homer in first game.

Dr. Debora DeWitt, professor of Music teaching a class at the white board.

Agreement gives GRCC students pathway to bachelor's degree in music and entertainment business at Ferris State University

Mar 26, 2021

Students earn a degree in Pre-Music and Entertainment, fulfilling most requirements for a Digital Audio Specialist certificate, then enter Ferris as seniors.

First Grand Rapids Promise Zone student graduates from GRCC, heads right into a career

Mar 25, 2021

Mykel Johnson plans to use the skills he gained for an in-demand career as an automotive technician.

Music students playing string instruments.

School News Network feature: 'Musical Moods' becomes a virtual experience to highlight GRCC students

Mar 24, 2021

The collage of seamless music performances is a 73-year tradition.

Workforce Wednesday: Stephan Paul says Computer Support Technician Job Training Program 'one of the best experiences of my life'

Mar 24, 2021

"My training at GRCC gave me the skills to learn and grow with the company well beyond the IT helpdesk role that I first accepted."

Jayla Bibbs preparing to shoot a free throw.

GRCC women's basketball bounces back from heartbreaker to dominate Alpena, 79-30

Mar 23, 2021

Volleyball falls to undefeated Muskegon for third time, men's basketball falls just short

GRCC infielder scooping up a ball in a softball game.

GRCC baseball continues to dominate, powering past Aquinas, softball notches first win

Mar 23, 2021

Big hits from Mariah Redding, Alexis Nguyen drive softball team to victory