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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.”

The prestigious GIANT among Giants Award, which honors exceptional individuals for their lifelong contributions…

Coral De La Garza Ramos and Daisy Meza not only received a great education at Grand Rapids Community College, they also got a great introduction to the working world.

When was the last time you saw an advertisement? Odds are, you’ve recently passed one on a billboard or seen one on a commercial break for your favorite television show. For many, these are what comes to mind when they think of marketing.

The FutureTech Careers Program sits at the forefront of the advanced manufacturing and tech industries, including the conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Most people will only ever encounter international diplomacy by watching or reading the news, but one Grand Rapids Community College graduate recently got to experience it in-depth.

Following in his late father’s footsteps, Jonathan Wyckoff teaches an 18-week job training program on how to use Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines.

The 2025 celebration has been postponed. The new date will be posted soon.

This unique program allows students to complete high school and college at the same time. They apply during their freshman year and start taking GRCC courses alongside their regular classes at their high school during sophomore year.

Nathaniel Lloyd’s journey to a successful career wasn’t a straight path. What started as a clear plan to pursue a career as an engineer by enrolling in the engineering program at Boston University, led to a major in art history followed by a master’s degr

Tyler Conger has a lot more on his plate than most 18-year-olds. He’s finishing up his final year in the Middle College program at Grand Rapids Community College while juggling two jobs and being a father to a 7-month-old son he adores.

It’s Saturday night in January, a brisk 15 degrees, and your furnace suddenly conks out. Who are you going to call? Certainly not an overseas help desk!

If you’ve ever encountered a bouncer at an event venue or bar, then you have a good visual for understanding the basic premise of cybersecurity.

For many people, sailing sounds like a leisurely pastime, but Rowan O’Dougherty knows it is much more than adjusting a sail and steering.

In 2008, Grand Rapids Community College’s Mursalata Muhammad had the rare privilege of interviewing…

Brianna Lampe-Sedgwick joined the Grand Rapids Community College Metallica Scholarship Welding Bootcamp as an instructor in 2021, just a couple of years after graduating from GRCC’s welding program in 2019.

“I wanted to continue learning and growing, but I didn't know if I could afford it. The GRCC Foundation scholarships gave me the confidence to continue my academic career and create lifelong connections.”

Grand Rapids Community College is excited to announce the hiring of Mario Zuniga-Gil as the new head…

For a group of Grand Rapids Community College Practical Nursing students, a recent pinning ceremony celebrated their entrance into a field brimming with possibilities.

Krista Steffens walked into a company on a temp job one day and found herself on the floor of the welding department. The supervisor was aware of her lack of experience, but needed help, and she was there.

12/10/24.An entrepreneur, a sex trafficking survivor and a pastor are among those receiving honors at…