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After 18 years and second chances, Yesenia Salgado earns her associate degree in business while raising three children and working full time.

Celebrate diversity and honor the resilience of the LGBTQ+ communities at the Muskegon, Grand Rapids and Holland Pride Festivals.

The story of Sa San’s success highlights the power of having the right resources, demonstrating how the GRCC Advising Center and TRIO fueled her dream.

Faculty and staff stepped in to help a radiologic technologist student during her family’s health crisis.

The TRIO STEM program supports students as they pursue research opportunities, overcome barriers and create new paths for their futures.

Wright came to GRCC as a nontraditional student and is preparing to attend law school this fall.

This year’s honorees, Dr. Orzie Henderson and Levi Knoll, have excelled in their careers and given back to their communities.

The program will return in the fall and continue to offer a rewarding and student-centered approach to workforce development.

Baker returned to college and excelled as a student and community leader.

Karalynn Davis will attend Central Michigan University with the prestigious Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship.

As Jonah Elrod finishes up his first year at GRCC, he has nothing but praise for his students and colleagues.

Tara Huskey says that GRCC helped prepare her for future education and a career in significant ways.

GRCC’s 2025 Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100% pass rate on the national credentialing exam.

Michigan-based company, RJG, will place their latest technology on one of the injection molding machines at GRCC.

Students selected free professional attire for commencement, job interviews, internships and fellowships.

GRCC and Grade to Grad School for Girls celebrate female students from Grand Rapids Public Schools at their end-of-year conference on May 7, 2026.

Clarissa Hernandez-Ceron is pursuing her degree in physical therapy and is a semifinalist for a prestigious transfer scholarship.

After a long and successful career, Brooke DeGraaf returned to the classroom to finish what she started — earning her college degree.

After graduating from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC, Quinn Thomas restarted her academic career, finding new success and turning her culinary dreams into reality.

Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life.

Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC.

Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward.

Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection.

Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections.