Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department TRIO Helps First-Generation Students Build Confidence and Find Opportunity Jun 1, 2026 TRIO Programs GRCC Alumnus Samuel Wright Says “Bet On Yourself!” May 28, 2026 The Michigan Reconnect Program, Social Sciences, School of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Celebrated for Professional Achievements and Community Impact May 26, 2026 GRCC Foundation, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Water to Work Makes Waves With Mentorships and Paid Learning Opportunities May 22, 2026 School of Workforce Training Maurice Baker’s Journey Highlights the Life-Changing Power of Education May 20, 2026 Business, School of Business and Industry GRCC Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship May 18, 2026 Language and Thought, School of Liberal Arts Professor Elrod Is a Talented Addition to the GRCC Music Department May 14, 2026 Music, School of Liberal Arts Cooke Scholarship Winner Doing Herself and GRCC Proud May 12, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences, TRIO Programs OTA Program Earns 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year May 8, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences RJG Inc. Supports Plastics-Polymer Program Through Generous Partnership May 6, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry 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. Introducing GRCC’s new marketing campaign Jul 26, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is dedicated to breaking down barriers and making college education both… New Michigan Community College Guarantee covers tuition costs starting this fall Jul 25, 2024 Beginning this fall, students from the Class of 2023 and beyond are eligible for Michigan’s new Community College Guarantee. GRCC helps make pursuing high-demand health care careers affordable Jul 24, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is partnering with West Michigan Works! to host two health care career fair carnivals in August. Giving beyond self Jul 22, 2024 Professor Nikki Smith sees foundation donations as part of her work in transforming students’ lives. Why do donors support the GRCC Foundation? Grand Rapids students dive into STEM at Sankofa STEM Academy Jul 17, 2024 How many pennies can a tinfoil boat hold before it sinks? That’s one of the questions teams of middle school students tried to answer during the Sankofa STEM Academy hosted at Grand Rapids Community College this summer. GRCC joins national initiative to boost manufacturing workforce Jul 16, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has joined 25 community and technical colleges throughout the United States in the Manufacturing Imperative - Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) pilot program. Ready to Play Jun 28, 2024 Does going to a community college mean you have to give up on team sports? “We don’t have time to train someone!” A West Michigan business explains the value of GRCC’s Job Training program Jun 27, 2024 We’ve all heard the expression, “Time is money.” However, for businesses like Thompson Innovative Glass, that’s more than just an expression. Two Police Academy alumni share their passion for the work Jun 26, 2024 Why do you suppose people choose a career in law enforcement? Grand Rapids Community College celebrates reaffirmation of accreditation Jun 25, 2024 The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed accreditation for Grand Rapids Community College recognizing GRCC’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Justine Anderson finds new opportunities through Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp Jun 14, 2024 Justine Anderson lifted her welding certificate above her head with excitement as she graduated from Grand Rapids Community College this spring. GRCC'S Spectrum Theater parking lot closed June 18 and 20 Jun 13, 2024 The Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center lot will be open as an alternative parking location. GRCC Job Training student graduates today with a new job in hand Jun 13, 2024 Today is a “sigh of relief” day for Wyatt Suchecki and his fellow Grand Rapids Community College Job Training program graduates. Load More
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.
Introducing GRCC’s new marketing campaign Jul 26, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is dedicated to breaking down barriers and making college education both…
New Michigan Community College Guarantee covers tuition costs starting this fall Jul 25, 2024 Beginning this fall, students from the Class of 2023 and beyond are eligible for Michigan’s new Community College Guarantee.
GRCC helps make pursuing high-demand health care careers affordable Jul 24, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is partnering with West Michigan Works! to host two health care career fair carnivals in August.
Giving beyond self Jul 22, 2024 Professor Nikki Smith sees foundation donations as part of her work in transforming students’ lives. Why do donors support the GRCC Foundation?
Grand Rapids students dive into STEM at Sankofa STEM Academy Jul 17, 2024 How many pennies can a tinfoil boat hold before it sinks? That’s one of the questions teams of middle school students tried to answer during the Sankofa STEM Academy hosted at Grand Rapids Community College this summer.
GRCC joins national initiative to boost manufacturing workforce Jul 16, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has joined 25 community and technical colleges throughout the United States in the Manufacturing Imperative - Workforce Pipeline Challenge (MI-WPC) pilot program.
Ready to Play Jun 28, 2024 Does going to a community college mean you have to give up on team sports?
“We don’t have time to train someone!” A West Michigan business explains the value of GRCC’s Job Training program Jun 27, 2024 We’ve all heard the expression, “Time is money.” However, for businesses like Thompson Innovative Glass, that’s more than just an expression.
Two Police Academy alumni share their passion for the work Jun 26, 2024 Why do you suppose people choose a career in law enforcement?
Grand Rapids Community College celebrates reaffirmation of accreditation Jun 25, 2024 The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed accreditation for Grand Rapids Community College recognizing GRCC’s commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Justine Anderson finds new opportunities through Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp Jun 14, 2024 Justine Anderson lifted her welding certificate above her head with excitement as she graduated from Grand Rapids Community College this spring.
GRCC'S Spectrum Theater parking lot closed June 18 and 20 Jun 13, 2024 The Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center lot will be open as an alternative parking location.
GRCC Job Training student graduates today with a new job in hand Jun 13, 2024 Today is a “sigh of relief” day for Wyatt Suchecki and his fellow Grand Rapids Community College Job Training program graduates.
