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The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized GRCC for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.

When you’re 4,200 miles from home, it’s nice to see some friendly faces. Two new student athletes from Finland say they’ve been welcomed with open arms since starting this fall at Grand Rapids Community College.

A great smile can change a person’s life. A dental assistant is someone who works alongside a dentist to provide those smiles. If you chose this career, you could make smiles every day!

For over five decades, the ECLL’s innovative approach and tailored developmental learning have had a community-wide impact on children, students, parents and staff.

Sept. 25, 2024.On July 19, 2024, at the 11th annual conference of the association, the National Association…

GRCC offers multiple music program options for people who want to continue on to a four-year program, or for those who want to go straight into the workforce.

The recipients of the 2023 Armen Oumedian Consecutive Giving Award spent a combined 91 years in service to GRCC and its students. And they’re not done yet.

GRCC student Lucero Orduna-Rivera won a Fine Arts Fellowship through Pierce Cedar Creek Institute.

“We want this to be a barrier-free program,” Rivett said. “Students just need to express interest and show up. We try to remove all the roadblocks that could stand in their way. College students should have space to try new things and take risks.”

GRCC is partnering with Junior Avhievement's BizTown to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world experience.

Grand Rapids Community College’s Fall 2024 enrollment has increased 2.1% over the previous year – and that number could continue to increase with students still signing up for classes.

Shantay Lowery is on her way to the nursing degree she always dreamed about.

Andrew Caldwell is leaning into the hot discussion around artificial intelligence (AI) as he uses it to bring his unique story to life.

Christopher Shields invites us to ask questions about our vulnerability, both intentional and unintentional, through “Permission.”

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.

If you are confused when you look at the piece, then Matthew Schenk has achieved his objective.

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.

Sept. 5, 2024.On Thursday, Sept. 5, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will continue the 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.

“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.”

Some college students dread taking a full course load. Not Marilyn Preisner.

Three outstanding employees were honored on Aug. 22 with the prestigious Excellence in Education Award.

At GRCC, our Marketing and Communications team drives the way we tell our story and connect with the world.

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.