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Manufacturing automation is an exciting field, and there is perhaps nothing more fascinating than industrial robotics.

You can turn on the tap any time to get a drink of clear, refreshing water. But did you ever think about where that water comes from, or how it gets there?

The GRCC Foundation presents Scholarfest on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Monika Martinez is the first to admit she had a rocky start at Grand Rapids Community College. But she’s never given up.

Occupational therapists need tangible knowledge in order to do their work. But the best ones also possess the intangible quality of empathy. September Foisy has this in spades.

Marshaun Flakes just set a new school record for the most points scored in a game.

Janelly Vazquez was 9 when she came home from school to find her father had been deported to Mexico. Now 21, she’s making it her mission to defend the rights of other immigrant families and their loved ones.

The Collegiate offers a space for students to share the stories that motivate them to stay engaged in current events

Alex Tumbling now has a job he loves, in a city he adores and in an industry that matters to him.

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is proud to announce a streamlined pathway for Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Families can get a peek into the worlds of anatomy, zoology, genetics, robotics and more during Community Stem Day at GRCC.

Phillip Huynh wanted a college degree, but worried he might get in over his head.

The foundation for Ruth Kelly’s distinguished public service career began with GRCC, where she explored different interests and perspectives.

The Art Department at GRCC is quite thrilled about the resurgent interest in design!

Katy Waltz, an assistant professor of baking and pastry at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), is…

Since graduating from Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in 2022, Emma Seeber has quickly made her mark in the field of medical imaging.

Chance Colter grew up at Grand Rapids Community College. Well, sort of. Now a 28-year-old math instructor at GRCC, Colter began his association with the community college 13 years ago as a high school sophomore enrolled in GRCC's Middle College Program.

Andrew Balcer loved to learn. But school…? No way. “I have dyslexia, so school wasn’t easy for me,” said Balcer, 28. “I was undiagnosed in my early years, so I couldn’t read until fourth grade when my parents got me some specialized tutoring.”

Ah…food. The tantalizing smells, textures, colors and tastes of cuisine are a joy shared around the world. Career opportunities abound for people with culinary skills.

With a busy 2-year-old daughter and a full-time job, Leah Santiago depends on the convenience of the Grand Rapids Community College Lakeshore Campus in Holland to bring her career dreams to life.

ver 207,000 Michiganders have taken the first step toward earning a tuition-free degree or credential through Michigan Reconnect.

The terminology around procedures related to the heart can get pretty complex. That’s why Rachel Morairty, program director of Cardiovascular Technology at Grand Rapids Community College, keeps it simple. “We are plumbers for the heart,” Morairty said.

It is with immense pride and excitement that we congratulate Dr. Charles W. Lepper, President of Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC), for his well-deserved nomination in the education category for Crain’s Grand Rapids Business Newsmakers of the Year.

“I was a poor Black kid, and a scholarship boosted my confidence in my abilities. Now, I want to help others like myself.”