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GRCC students design real homes for LINC UP, tackling sustainability and affordability while gaining hands-on experience with community impact.

At 35, Andrew Abbott returned to school, balancing work and family to earn a Computer Science degree, becoming the first in his family to graduate.

Thanks to the Michigan Community College Guarantee, Alma Velic started her college journey at GRCC debt-free and focused on building her future.

Elizabeth Vanostran is turning her passion for fixing cars into a career through GRCC’s automotive technology program and inspiring others along the way.

GRCC joined the Campus Race to Zero Waste, launched new recycling efforts, tracked progress, and continues building a more sustainable future on campus.

Dr. Steven J. Triezenberg named interim president of GRCC, bringing decades of academic leadership as the college begins its national search.

Tara’s journey from Zimbabwe to GRCC, supported by TRIO and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, is driving her dream of becoming a neurosurgeon.

Steven Nkurunziza fled war to find hope through education. Now he's pursuing medicine—and helping others—thanks to support from GRCC and the TRIO program.

The Grand Rapids Promise Zone celebrates 5 years of helping local students attend GRCC tuition-free — with growing support, impact and opportunity.

Parents Mitchell and Alexis juggled kids, work and school — and now they're both graduating, thanks to GRCC’s support and their determination.

GRCC’s John VanRegenmorter brings fossils to life with hands-on fieldwork, published research and a passion that inspires the next generation of geologists.

GRCC’s 2025 Commencement celebrates over 1,800 graduates and honors exceptional award winners, including Graduates of Excellence, marking a milestone in their journey.

Chef Darrin Mayweather was at a pivotal crossroads in his teen years, facing the choice between getting a job or going to bootcamp.

Discover how GRCC’s Recording Technology program sets students up for success in the music industry, just like GRCC alumnus Austin Ruhstorfer.

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)