Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department GRCC Welcomes U.S. Navy Culinary Team Ahead of National Competition Jul 15, 2026 Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, School of Business and Industry Building Bridges Through Language and Culture in GRCC’s CJ 122 Class Jul 13, 2026 Criminal Justice, School of Business and Industry Interior Design Class Teaches Client-Facing Skills Jul 7, 2026 School of Liberal Arts, Visual Arts, The Michigan Reconnect Program Explore the World With the Global and International Studies Pre-Major Jun 29, 2026 School of Liberal Arts, Social Sciences Take the Next Step Toward College at TRIO EOC’s Resource Fair on July 21 Jun 25, 2026 TRIO Educational Opportunity Center, TRIO Programs Supporting Talent Development Through Internships Jun 23, 2026 Support for the Work of Finding Work Jun 17, 2026 Manufacturing, Computer Information Systems , Information Technology Your Tuition Could Be Free — Find Out How At GRCC’s Michigan Reconnect Roadshow on June 26 Jun 15, 2026 Financial Aid and Scholarships, The Michigan Reconnect Program The “Why” of a Quality Science Investment Jun 11, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry GRCC Graduate, Yesenia Salgado Proves It’s Never Too Late Jun 9, 2026 Business, School of Business and Industry 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. GRCC launches a new digital signage system Aug 6, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is implementing a new indoor digital signage system to engage the campus community and educate visitors. Kent ISD, GRCC and Kentwood Public Schools open new locations for Adult Education Aug 5, 2024 Kent ISD Adult Education is partnering with GRCC and Kentwood Public Schools to offer more classes in new locations to adults seeking GEDs and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. GRCC leads Michigan in Metallica Scholars Initiative success Jul 30, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has provided welding training and job placement assistance to 132 students since it was selected to receive the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation. New GRCC Lakeshore Campus operations manager brings empathy and bi-lingual communication skills to her role Jul 29, 2024 Jackie Araiza knows exactly what it feels like to be overwhelmed by education. She plans to leverage that empathy in her role as the new operations manager for the Grand Rapids Community College Lakeshore Campus in Holland. Load More
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.
GRCC launches a new digital signage system Aug 6, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is implementing a new indoor digital signage system to engage the campus community and educate visitors.
Kent ISD, GRCC and Kentwood Public Schools open new locations for Adult Education Aug 5, 2024 Kent ISD Adult Education is partnering with GRCC and Kentwood Public Schools to offer more classes in new locations to adults seeking GEDs and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
GRCC leads Michigan in Metallica Scholars Initiative success Jul 30, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has provided welding training and job placement assistance to 132 students since it was selected to receive the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation.
New GRCC Lakeshore Campus operations manager brings empathy and bi-lingual communication skills to her role Jul 29, 2024 Jackie Araiza knows exactly what it feels like to be overwhelmed by education. She plans to leverage that empathy in her role as the new operations manager for the Grand Rapids Community College Lakeshore Campus in Holland.
