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 Celebrating a New Era of Education: GRCC's Partnership with Junior Achievement's BizTown Sep 19, 2024 GRCC is partnering with Junior Avhievement's BizTown to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience. Fall 2024 enrollment up 2.1% for Grand Rapids Community College Sep 17, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College’s Fall 2024 enrollment has increased 2.1% over the previous year – and that number could continue to increase with students still signing up for classes. MI Reconnect brings GRCC student closer to dream nursing job Sep 16, 2024 Shantay Lowery is on her way to the nursing degree she always dreamed about. Introducing “The Promised Land” by Andrew Caldwell Sep 13, 2024 Andrew Caldwell is leaning into the hot discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) as he uses it to bring his unique story to life. Introducing “Permission” by Christopher Shields Sep 12, 2024 Christopher Shields invites us to ask questions about our vulnerability, both intentional and unintentional, through “Permission.” Introducing “Torn” by Daniel Sundahl Sep 11, 2024 Everyone has a different reason for creating art. For Daniel, it started as a way to process post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now he uses his art to help others who have mental health challenges. Introducing “Speaking the Words Without Knowing the Language” by Matthew Schenk Sep 10, 2024 If you are confused when you look at the piece, then Matthew Schenk has achieved his objective. Introducing “10,000 Followers” by Erin Reinholtz Sep 9, 2024 We look at screens more than we look at people. Is that a problem? This is one of the big questions Erin Reinholtz hopes viewers will think about as they consider her work during ArtPrize. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Continues 2024 Back to School Bus Tour in Michigan Sep 5, 2024 Sept. 5, 2024.On Thursday, Sept. 5, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue the 2024… GRCC Players’ 2024-25 season features politics, hope and feminism Sep 5, 2024 The GRCC Players will explore the themes of politics, hope and feminism in three productions this academic year. Grand Rapids Community College revealed its 2024-25 season lineup during an open house at Spectrum Theater on September 3, 2024. Michigan Reconnect helps GRCC’s John Miedema pursue new career goals Sep 4, 2024 “I love telling people I’m going to college for free,” said Miedema, 34, who’s using the Michigan Reconnect scholarship to cover tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College. “I’m living proof that it’s never too late to start over again.” Kidney gift transforms Marilyn Preisner’s GRCC experience Aug 28, 2024 Some college students dread taking a full course load. Not Marilyn Preisner. 2024 Excellence in Education Award recipients Aug 27, 2024 Three outstanding employees were honored on Aug. 22 with the prestigious Excellence in Education Award. Meet the Marketing and Communications Team Aug 26, 2024 At GRCC, our Marketing and Communications team drives the way we tell our story and connect with the world. Casey Brunetti’s brewing journey starts at GRCC Aug 26, 2024 Casey Brunetti loves drinking beer. But she really loves making it. Now pub brewer at Big Lake Brewing in Holland, Brunetti got her start at Grand Rapids Community College in the renowned Craft Brewing, Packaging & Service Operations Certificate Program. GRCC’s Lakeshore Campus takes intentional steps to collaborate with the Latinx community Aug 23, 2024 Just over 18% of the K-12 students in Ottawa Area ISD’s service region are Hispanic or Latino. In contrast, 30% of the students at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland come from this background. What is attracting all these students to GRCC? Explore GRCC’s Industrial Maintenance programs for high-demand skills Aug 21, 2024 If only Henry Ford could see how technology has transformed manufacturing! The founder of Ford Motor Company was known for his assembly line methods and likely would be intrigued by what manufacturing and production looks like now. GRCC showcases hands-on AI experiences during Confluence Festival Aug 20, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College continues to be a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education as a proud co-sponsor of Friday@Confluence on September 20. Meet employers at GRCC’s MTEC Job Fair Aug 19, 2024 On Aug. 29, two dozen West Michigan employers in the automotive, manufacturing, construction and welding industries will be ready to meet, greet — and interview — attendees at GRCC’s MTEC Job Fair. GRCC and The Rapid team up to provide free rides for students and employees Aug 15, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College and The Rapid have partnered to provide an all-access transit pass for active students and employees at Grand Rapids Community College, beginning August 26. MiLEAP announces 100 Michigan students awarded free pizza for a year in first-ever ‘Reach for the Pie’ contest to promote FAFSA Aug 14, 2024 More than 7,300 students across the state participated in the inaugural giveaway to encourage Michigan FAFSA completion and unlock more financial aid opportunities Want to learn a language? Consider American Sign Language. Aug 13, 2024 How can someone who enjoys comedy, music and government meetings combine all those disparate interests into one career? Becoming certified in American Sign Language (ASL) is a great option. Love and respect are keys to GRCC’s volleyball success Aug 8, 2024 In 2007, Grand Rapids Community College had zero returning players on their women’s volleyball roster. That team included 12 incoming freshmen and a new coach. What do you think happened that season? Biden-Harris EPA Celebrates $1 million grant to Grand Rapids Community College for Workforce Development Aug 6, 2024 US EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten at an event hosted by GRCC to celebrate their selection for a $1 million Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant. Load More
Celebrating a New Era of Education: GRCC's Partnership with Junior Achievement's BizTown Sep 19, 2024 GRCC is partnering with Junior Avhievement's BizTown to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience.
Fall 2024 enrollment up 2.1% for Grand Rapids Community College Sep 17, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College’s Fall 2024 enrollment has increased 2.1% over the previous year – and that number could continue to increase with students still signing up for classes.
MI Reconnect brings GRCC student closer to dream nursing job Sep 16, 2024 Shantay Lowery is on her way to the nursing degree she always dreamed about.
Introducing “The Promised Land” by Andrew Caldwell Sep 13, 2024 Andrew Caldwell is leaning into the hot discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) as he uses it to bring his unique story to life.
Introducing “Permission” by Christopher Shields Sep 12, 2024 Christopher Shields invites us to ask questions about our vulnerability, both intentional and unintentional, through “Permission.”
Introducing “Torn” by Daniel Sundahl Sep 11, 2024 Everyone has a different reason for creating art. For Daniel, it started as a way to process post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now he uses his art to help others who have mental health challenges.
Introducing “Speaking the Words Without Knowing the Language” by Matthew Schenk Sep 10, 2024 If you are confused when you look at the piece, then Matthew Schenk has achieved his objective.
Introducing “10,000 Followers” by Erin Reinholtz Sep 9, 2024 We look at screens more than we look at people. Is that a problem? This is one of the big questions Erin Reinholtz hopes viewers will think about as they consider her work during ArtPrize.
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Continues 2024 Back to School Bus Tour in Michigan Sep 5, 2024 Sept. 5, 2024.On Thursday, Sept. 5, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue the 2024…
GRCC Players’ 2024-25 season features politics, hope and feminism Sep 5, 2024 The GRCC Players will explore the themes of politics, hope and feminism in three productions this academic year. Grand Rapids Community College revealed its 2024-25 season lineup during an open house at Spectrum Theater on September 3, 2024.
Michigan Reconnect helps GRCC’s John Miedema pursue new career goals Sep 4, 2024 “I love telling people I’m going to college for free,” said Miedema, 34, who’s using the Michigan Reconnect scholarship to cover tuition and fees at Grand Rapids Community College. “I’m living proof that it’s never too late to start over again.”
Kidney gift transforms Marilyn Preisner’s GRCC experience Aug 28, 2024 Some college students dread taking a full course load. Not Marilyn Preisner.
2024 Excellence in Education Award recipients Aug 27, 2024 Three outstanding employees were honored on Aug. 22 with the prestigious Excellence in Education Award.
Meet the Marketing and Communications Team Aug 26, 2024 At GRCC, our Marketing and Communications team drives the way we tell our story and connect with the world.
Casey Brunetti’s brewing journey starts at GRCC Aug 26, 2024 Casey Brunetti loves drinking beer. But she really loves making it. Now pub brewer at Big Lake Brewing in Holland, Brunetti got her start at Grand Rapids Community College in the renowned Craft Brewing, Packaging & Service Operations Certificate Program.
GRCC’s Lakeshore Campus takes intentional steps to collaborate with the Latinx community Aug 23, 2024 Just over 18% of the K-12 students in Ottawa Area ISD’s service region are Hispanic or Latino. In contrast, 30% of the students at the GRCC Lakeshore Campus in Holland come from this background. What is attracting all these students to GRCC?
Explore GRCC’s Industrial Maintenance programs for high-demand skills Aug 21, 2024 If only Henry Ford could see how technology has transformed manufacturing! The founder of Ford Motor Company was known for his assembly line methods and likely would be intrigued by what manufacturing and production looks like now.
GRCC showcases hands-on AI experiences during Confluence Festival Aug 20, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College continues to be a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education as a proud co-sponsor of Friday@Confluence on September 20.
Meet employers at GRCC’s MTEC Job Fair Aug 19, 2024 On Aug. 29, two dozen West Michigan employers in the automotive, manufacturing, construction and welding industries will be ready to meet, greet — and interview — attendees at GRCC’s MTEC Job Fair.
GRCC and The Rapid team up to provide free rides for students and employees Aug 15, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College and The Rapid have partnered to provide an all-access transit pass for active students and employees at Grand Rapids Community College, beginning August 26.
MiLEAP announces 100 Michigan students awarded free pizza for a year in first-ever ‘Reach for the Pie’ contest to promote FAFSA Aug 14, 2024 More than 7,300 students across the state participated in the inaugural giveaway to encourage Michigan FAFSA completion and unlock more financial aid opportunities
Want to learn a language? Consider American Sign Language. Aug 13, 2024 How can someone who enjoys comedy, music and government meetings combine all those disparate interests into one career? Becoming certified in American Sign Language (ASL) is a great option.
Love and respect are keys to GRCC’s volleyball success Aug 8, 2024 In 2007, Grand Rapids Community College had zero returning players on their women’s volleyball roster. That team included 12 incoming freshmen and a new coach. What do you think happened that season?
Biden-Harris EPA Celebrates $1 million grant to Grand Rapids Community College for Workforce Development Aug 6, 2024 US EPA Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott joined Congresswoman Hillary Scholten at an event hosted by GRCC to celebrate their selection for a $1 million Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant.