Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department GRCC Students Turn Science Curiosity into Research Careers at MSU Nov 7, 2025 Physical Sciences, School of STEM, Academic Advising and Transfer Center Future Chefs Turn Up the Heat at GRCC’s ProStart Culinary Bootcamp Nov 5, 2025 Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, School of Business and Industry From GRCC to U-M: Cristian Diaz Finds His Path Through Transfer Bridges Nov 3, 2025 Instructional Support & Institutional Planning, Experiential Learning GRCC Volleyball Celebrates Coach Chip Will’s 500th Career Win and Another Undefeated Conference Championship Oct 30, 2025 Building the Future: A Year of Progress on GRCC’s Learning Resource Center Oct 28, 2025 Facilities, Library & Learning Commons, Finance and Administration Aquinas College Expands Tuition Assurance Program — Opening New Opportunities for GRCC Transfer Students Oct 24, 2025 Academic Advising and Transfer Center, Provost, Financial Aid and Scholarships Golden Year for GRCC Marketing: Seven Awards and a Rising Star Recognition Oct 22, 2025 Marketing and Communications GRCC Alumni Achieves Longed-For Success With Computer Support Technician Job Training Program Oct 20, 2025 School of Workforce Training, Computer Information Systems , School of STEM GRCC, City of Grand Rapids and EPA Partner to Install Boot Brush Station at Aman Park Oct 16, 2025 School of Workforce Training How One Class at GRCC Helped Erick Hernandez Find His Path in Physical Therapy Oct 10, 2025 Exercise Science, School of Health Sciences Stronger Together: GRCC and West Michigan Partners Build a Workforce That Works Sep 2, 2025 GRCC, West Michigan Works! and employers like Code on Wheels and Meta4mat are partnering to create a powerful talent pipeline. GRCC Named One of Michigan’s Best Employers Aug 29, 2025 GRCC earned the #20 spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of Best Employers in Michigan — a recognition of the people and values that make our college thrive. GRCC Chefs Collaborate To Help Fight Food Insecurity In West Michigan Aug 28, 2025 Five Secchia Institute chefs created and executed a menu for the 2025 Kids’ Food Basket Farm to Table Dinner. GRCC Opens Reimagined Ford Fieldhouse Recreation Center Aug 27, 2025 A modern, sustainable Rec Center opens for all GRCC students, with new fitness equipment, lounges and recreational programming. Michigan Community College Guarantee Opens Doors for GRCC Student Aug 26, 2025 With free tuition from the Michigan Community College Guarantee, Carson Chambers is building a debt-free future at GRCC. 2025 Excellence in Education Award Recipients Aug 21, 2025 Congratulations to the 2025 Excellence in Education Award recipients — Julie Lacksheide, Chad Sytsma and Marisol Blanco — for their outstanding impact! GRCC Launches Applied AI Degree, Capstone Course With Support From Local Businesses and the U.S. National Science Foundation Aug 18, 2025 GRCC launches new A.A.A.S. degree and capstone course in AI, giving students hands-on experience solving real-world problems with local businesses. GRCC Grad Finds Her Path From Grand Rapids to Denali and Beyond Aug 14, 2025 Yasmina Zimmer turned her passion for science into real-world impact, from GRCC to Denali National Park and a teaching role at U-M’s Earth Outreach Camp. Register for Fall 2025 Classes at GRCC — Your Pathway to an Affordable, Achievable College Education Aug 12, 2025 Fall 2025 registration is open! GRCC offers flexible, affordable classes in Grand Rapids, Holland and Online. GRCC Students Visit University of Michigan for Summer Research Symposium and Transfer Exploration Aug 7, 2025 GRCC students visited U of M to explore transfer opportunities and support fellow students presenting research at a prestigious summer symposium. Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp Offers Stability for Shemond Wallace Aug 5, 2025 After becoming a father, Shemond Wallace found purpose—and career stability—through GRCC’s Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp. Bee-ing Part of the Solution: GRCC Welcomes Honeybees in New Campus Apiary Jul 31, 2025 GRCC launched a new campus apiary, advancing sustainability and bee education with help from faculty, students and the local beekeeping community. GRCC Welding Student Builds Path Through FutureTech Internship Jul 28, 2025 Welding student Lee Hillman is turning creativity into career skills through GRCC’s FutureTech program and an ArtPrize internship with Meta4mat. Inspiration is Contagious: Ryan Wheeler’s Journey Back to Manufacturing Jul 24, 2025 Inspired by a coworker’s persistence, Ryan Wheeler returned to college at GRCC to pursue a manufacturing degree and reignite his career goals. Three GRCC Students Awarded Discover Manufacturing Scholarships Jul 22, 2025 Three GRCC students earned scholarships from Discover Manufacturing to support their education and careers in West Michigan’s growing manufacturing industry. GRCC Grad Dallas Hansen Returns with a New Focus: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Jul 17, 2025 GRCC grad Dallas Hansen returned to explore AI and computer science — now he’s interning in the field and setting his sights on solving real-world problems. GRCC Alumnus Garret Fox Wins Silver at 2025 World Beer Cup Jul 15, 2025 At just 21, GRCC alumnus Garret Fox earned global recognition, winning silver at the 2025 World Beer Cup for his historically inspired brew. James Duiven: A Love for Music Led the Way to GRCC’s Music and Entertainment Business Program Jul 10, 2025 James Duiven found his calling behind the scenes. GRCC’s Music and Entertainment Business program gave him the tools — and confidence — to pursue it. Building More Than a Resume: A GRCC Student’s Journey to a Career in Tech Jul 8, 2025 Armando Melendez dropped out of college, but returned with a new purpose—proving it’s never too late to find your path and build a meaningful career. A Fresh Start with Water to Work: Jarod’s Path to Purpose Jul 2, 2025 Jarod VanNorman found GRCC’s Water to Work program—and a mentor who helped him launch a career, find purpose and give back. Metallica Scholars Graduate Aiden Solis Gains a New Perspective on College Jul 1, 2025 Once skeptical of college, Aiden Solis found purpose, skills, and a new perspective through GRCC’s Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp. GRCC Student Answers the Call for Fossil Preservation Jun 26, 2025 GRCC student Paul Kuchnicki rekindles his childhood love for dinosaurs during a fossil dig in Utah, paving the way for a future in paleontology. Jake Nichols Turns Manufacturing Experience into Teaching Career Jun 24, 2025 GRCC adjunct Jake Nichols went from factory floor to faculty, using his hands-on experience to inspire students in the same program that shaped his path. Partnering with Industry: GRCC and Tooling Systems Group (TSG) Jun 19, 2025 Tooling Systems Group employs nearly 300 GRCC grads—and partners closely with the college to grow hands-on talent through apprenticeships and training. Load More
Stronger Together: GRCC and West Michigan Partners Build a Workforce That Works Sep 2, 2025 GRCC, West Michigan Works! and employers like Code on Wheels and Meta4mat are partnering to create a powerful talent pipeline.
GRCC Named One of Michigan’s Best Employers Aug 29, 2025 GRCC earned the #20 spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of Best Employers in Michigan — a recognition of the people and values that make our college thrive.
GRCC Chefs Collaborate To Help Fight Food Insecurity In West Michigan Aug 28, 2025 Five Secchia Institute chefs created and executed a menu for the 2025 Kids’ Food Basket Farm to Table Dinner.
GRCC Opens Reimagined Ford Fieldhouse Recreation Center Aug 27, 2025 A modern, sustainable Rec Center opens for all GRCC students, with new fitness equipment, lounges and recreational programming.
Michigan Community College Guarantee Opens Doors for GRCC Student Aug 26, 2025 With free tuition from the Michigan Community College Guarantee, Carson Chambers is building a debt-free future at GRCC.
2025 Excellence in Education Award Recipients Aug 21, 2025 Congratulations to the 2025 Excellence in Education Award recipients — Julie Lacksheide, Chad Sytsma and Marisol Blanco — for their outstanding impact!
GRCC Launches Applied AI Degree, Capstone Course With Support From Local Businesses and the U.S. National Science Foundation Aug 18, 2025 GRCC launches new A.A.A.S. degree and capstone course in AI, giving students hands-on experience solving real-world problems with local businesses.
GRCC Grad Finds Her Path From Grand Rapids to Denali and Beyond Aug 14, 2025 Yasmina Zimmer turned her passion for science into real-world impact, from GRCC to Denali National Park and a teaching role at U-M’s Earth Outreach Camp.
Register for Fall 2025 Classes at GRCC — Your Pathway to an Affordable, Achievable College Education Aug 12, 2025 Fall 2025 registration is open! GRCC offers flexible, affordable classes in Grand Rapids, Holland and Online.
GRCC Students Visit University of Michigan for Summer Research Symposium and Transfer Exploration Aug 7, 2025 GRCC students visited U of M to explore transfer opportunities and support fellow students presenting research at a prestigious summer symposium.
Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp Offers Stability for Shemond Wallace Aug 5, 2025 After becoming a father, Shemond Wallace found purpose—and career stability—through GRCC’s Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp.
Bee-ing Part of the Solution: GRCC Welcomes Honeybees in New Campus Apiary Jul 31, 2025 GRCC launched a new campus apiary, advancing sustainability and bee education with help from faculty, students and the local beekeeping community.
GRCC Welding Student Builds Path Through FutureTech Internship Jul 28, 2025 Welding student Lee Hillman is turning creativity into career skills through GRCC’s FutureTech program and an ArtPrize internship with Meta4mat.
Inspiration is Contagious: Ryan Wheeler’s Journey Back to Manufacturing Jul 24, 2025 Inspired by a coworker’s persistence, Ryan Wheeler returned to college at GRCC to pursue a manufacturing degree and reignite his career goals.
Three GRCC Students Awarded Discover Manufacturing Scholarships Jul 22, 2025 Three GRCC students earned scholarships from Discover Manufacturing to support their education and careers in West Michigan’s growing manufacturing industry.
GRCC Grad Dallas Hansen Returns with a New Focus: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Jul 17, 2025 GRCC grad Dallas Hansen returned to explore AI and computer science — now he’s interning in the field and setting his sights on solving real-world problems.
GRCC Alumnus Garret Fox Wins Silver at 2025 World Beer Cup Jul 15, 2025 At just 21, GRCC alumnus Garret Fox earned global recognition, winning silver at the 2025 World Beer Cup for his historically inspired brew.
James Duiven: A Love for Music Led the Way to GRCC’s Music and Entertainment Business Program Jul 10, 2025 James Duiven found his calling behind the scenes. GRCC’s Music and Entertainment Business program gave him the tools — and confidence — to pursue it.
Building More Than a Resume: A GRCC Student’s Journey to a Career in Tech Jul 8, 2025 Armando Melendez dropped out of college, but returned with a new purpose—proving it’s never too late to find your path and build a meaningful career.
A Fresh Start with Water to Work: Jarod’s Path to Purpose Jul 2, 2025 Jarod VanNorman found GRCC’s Water to Work program—and a mentor who helped him launch a career, find purpose and give back.
Metallica Scholars Graduate Aiden Solis Gains a New Perspective on College Jul 1, 2025 Once skeptical of college, Aiden Solis found purpose, skills, and a new perspective through GRCC’s Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp.
GRCC Student Answers the Call for Fossil Preservation Jun 26, 2025 GRCC student Paul Kuchnicki rekindles his childhood love for dinosaurs during a fossil dig in Utah, paving the way for a future in paleontology.
Jake Nichols Turns Manufacturing Experience into Teaching Career Jun 24, 2025 GRCC adjunct Jake Nichols went from factory floor to faculty, using his hands-on experience to inspire students in the same program that shaped his path.
Partnering with Industry: GRCC and Tooling Systems Group (TSG) Jun 19, 2025 Tooling Systems Group employs nearly 300 GRCC grads—and partners closely with the college to grow hands-on talent through apprenticeships and training.