Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 Provost, Center for Student Life and Leadership, GRCC Foundation GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Music Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 Mathematics, School of STEM GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 Theater, School of Liberal Arts Quality Training That’s Relevant on Day One Mar 31, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry GRCC’s Latino Student Union Finds Inspiration and Hope at National Conference Mar 27, 2026 Center for Student Life and Leadership GRCC Awarded $251,942 MiLEAP Grant To Expand Student Mental Health Support Mar 25, 2026 Center for Counseling and Well-Being, Dean of Students Office Explore the Roots of Local Activism With GRCC’s Campus Common Reading Mar 23, 2026 Library & Learning Commons GRCC Gender Studies Students Celebrate Pauli Murray’s Legacy Through Zines and Events Mar 19, 2026 Social Sciences, School of Liberal Arts Redesigning the Community College Experience Through Expanded Learning Opportunities Mar 17, 2026 Center for High-Impact Experiences All-American: GRCC softball pitcher Izzy Regner earns national honors after dominant season Jun 7, 2023 Regner finished with a sparkling 1.36 ERA, a 20-5 record, and was second in the nation with 292 strikeouts. Open houses will share how GRCC is updating its Craft Brewing program to best prepare students for an evolving field Jun 6, 2023 'The industry has grown as a whole since the program was first launched. Our revisions designed to meet the changing needs of the industry.' GRCC Athletics earns prestigious MCCAA All-Sports Trophy after five teams compete in national tournaments Jun 6, 2023 Five teams - men's and women's cross country, volleyball, women's basketball, and golf -- made national tournament appearances. GRCC Foundation Board of Directors Excellence Scholarships recognize hard work, determination Jun 5, 2023 Abigail Vink, from Covenant Christian High School, and Anastasia Murphy, from Coopersville High School, will receive the honors this year. GRCC Music professors Jonathan Marshall and Brian Morris performing at Festival of the Arts as Grand Rapids Guitar Duo Jun 2, 2023 Grand Rapids Guitar Duo will perform at 5:30 p.m. on June 3 at Festival’s Classical Stage on the Grand Rapids Art Museum. GRCC top destination 'by far' for 2022 Kent County grads, as students seek affordable, quality programs and services Jun 2, 2023 'We tell people they belong at GRCC, and we are proud to be the community’s college.' Here to Help: Michigan Student Financial Aid Association honors Kristi Welling for supporting students Jun 2, 2023 'I was first in my family to obtain a college degree and I know fear and anxiety that happens when you don’t have the supports available to be successful.' GRCC baseball ace Jared Berkenpas earns MCCAA Northern Conference Player of the Year honors after stellar year on the mound Jun 1, 2023 Seven other players were saluted on Thursday with postseason honors. GRCC grad Missy Summers is at the helm while Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts evolves Jun 1, 2023 'I had some of my best teachers at GRCC. I was very blessed. I’m positive on GRCC.' Izzy Regner and Jaye Guichelaar among seven GRCC softball players honored after strong season May 31, 2023 "The players went beyond my expectations. They stepped up and believed in the coaches and the program. I'm excited to see them grow in the future." 'I don't give up.' State program helps Pamela Syfert complete the GRCC degree she started 36 years ago May 31, 2023 'I wanted to complete that degree. But I really didn’t see a way to get there, and, as the years went by, it got harder and harder to figure out how I could finish what I’d started.' GRCC historic renovation projects reflect the college 'created a campus that embraces, and is embraced by, the community' May 30, 2023 The Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission's 2023 Outstanding Preservation Project by a Group award went to GRCC for recent renovations to Steven C. Ender Hall and the Custer Alumni House. My Story Started at GRCC: Antonio Kilgo taps Workforce Training programs to help people power up May 29, 2023 'GRCC is where you attend for the equality of opportunity – if you’re willing to put in the effort and do the work.' GRCC summer camps give students in grades six through nine opportunities to explore careers May 27, 2023 'These camps are a perfect opportunity for students to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and meet people who are experts in their fields.' GRCC golf team finishes 19th in NJCAA National Tournament, capping off a successful season May 26, 2023 'The results were short of what we wanted, but the Raiders were proud to represent the community of Grand Rapids and GRCC.' Learn From the Best: Sara Kiliszewski supports future generations of nurses with hands-on teaching May 26, 2023 “Once I started training new nurses, I realized that I loved teaching more. I wanted to be a part of teaching and shaping the next group of nurses,” Kiliszewski said. High school grads can get a head start on their college journey by enrolling in GRCC’s second summer semester classes May 26, 2023 'The second summer semester is a great opportunity for students graduating high school to get their first experiences with college classes.' Sluggers and scholars: Twins Fernando and Andres Rivera-Calderon say GRCC prepared them for success on and off the diamond May 25, 2023 'Everybody in life will go through a tough time. But baseball, I feel it prepares you for that. It teaches you that you have to deal with failure.' GRCC golf team tied for 17th place halfway through NJCAA DII National Championship tournament May 24, 2023 GRCC posted a first round score of 314 and a second-round score of 319, with Drew Harrington leading the team with a 156. Harrington shot a 3-over par on Wednesday. GRCC golf team off to a good start in the NJCAA DII National Tournament May 24, 2023 The tournament, which runs through Friday, May 26, is being held at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind. GRCC students fall short in NASA HUNCH competition, but their signatures are headed to space May 22, 2023 Four Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students competed at the Johnson Space Center, met astronauts. Learn From the Best: GRCC Automotive instructor Brice Emery teaches classes he once sat in May 19, 2023 “I always had a desire to come back to GRCC to teach,” Emery said, “When a former boss referred me to this job, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity”. NJCAA Foundation provides grant supporting students participating in GRCC's first men’s and women’s soccer programs May 19, 2023 'Athletic programs provide fantastic opportunities for students, providing lessons and experiences that will help students for the rest of their lives.' GRCC baseball team's season ends with two losses to ranked teams in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament May 18, 2023 GRCC's season included an MCCAA Northern Conference Championship with a 23-2 record, an MCCAA championship and a 35-14 overall record. Load More
All-American: GRCC softball pitcher Izzy Regner earns national honors after dominant season Jun 7, 2023 Regner finished with a sparkling 1.36 ERA, a 20-5 record, and was second in the nation with 292 strikeouts.
Open houses will share how GRCC is updating its Craft Brewing program to best prepare students for an evolving field Jun 6, 2023 'The industry has grown as a whole since the program was first launched. Our revisions designed to meet the changing needs of the industry.'
GRCC Athletics earns prestigious MCCAA All-Sports Trophy after five teams compete in national tournaments Jun 6, 2023 Five teams - men's and women's cross country, volleyball, women's basketball, and golf -- made national tournament appearances.
GRCC Foundation Board of Directors Excellence Scholarships recognize hard work, determination Jun 5, 2023 Abigail Vink, from Covenant Christian High School, and Anastasia Murphy, from Coopersville High School, will receive the honors this year.
GRCC Music professors Jonathan Marshall and Brian Morris performing at Festival of the Arts as Grand Rapids Guitar Duo Jun 2, 2023 Grand Rapids Guitar Duo will perform at 5:30 p.m. on June 3 at Festival’s Classical Stage on the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
GRCC top destination 'by far' for 2022 Kent County grads, as students seek affordable, quality programs and services Jun 2, 2023 'We tell people they belong at GRCC, and we are proud to be the community’s college.'
Here to Help: Michigan Student Financial Aid Association honors Kristi Welling for supporting students Jun 2, 2023 'I was first in my family to obtain a college degree and I know fear and anxiety that happens when you don’t have the supports available to be successful.'
GRCC baseball ace Jared Berkenpas earns MCCAA Northern Conference Player of the Year honors after stellar year on the mound Jun 1, 2023 Seven other players were saluted on Thursday with postseason honors.
GRCC grad Missy Summers is at the helm while Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts evolves Jun 1, 2023 'I had some of my best teachers at GRCC. I was very blessed. I’m positive on GRCC.'
Izzy Regner and Jaye Guichelaar among seven GRCC softball players honored after strong season May 31, 2023 "The players went beyond my expectations. They stepped up and believed in the coaches and the program. I'm excited to see them grow in the future."
'I don't give up.' State program helps Pamela Syfert complete the GRCC degree she started 36 years ago May 31, 2023 'I wanted to complete that degree. But I really didn’t see a way to get there, and, as the years went by, it got harder and harder to figure out how I could finish what I’d started.'
GRCC historic renovation projects reflect the college 'created a campus that embraces, and is embraced by, the community' May 30, 2023 The Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission's 2023 Outstanding Preservation Project by a Group award went to GRCC for recent renovations to Steven C. Ender Hall and the Custer Alumni House.
My Story Started at GRCC: Antonio Kilgo taps Workforce Training programs to help people power up May 29, 2023 'GRCC is where you attend for the equality of opportunity – if you’re willing to put in the effort and do the work.'
GRCC summer camps give students in grades six through nine opportunities to explore careers May 27, 2023 'These camps are a perfect opportunity for students to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and meet people who are experts in their fields.'
GRCC golf team finishes 19th in NJCAA National Tournament, capping off a successful season May 26, 2023 'The results were short of what we wanted, but the Raiders were proud to represent the community of Grand Rapids and GRCC.'
Learn From the Best: Sara Kiliszewski supports future generations of nurses with hands-on teaching May 26, 2023 “Once I started training new nurses, I realized that I loved teaching more. I wanted to be a part of teaching and shaping the next group of nurses,” Kiliszewski said.
High school grads can get a head start on their college journey by enrolling in GRCC’s second summer semester classes May 26, 2023 'The second summer semester is a great opportunity for students graduating high school to get their first experiences with college classes.'
Sluggers and scholars: Twins Fernando and Andres Rivera-Calderon say GRCC prepared them for success on and off the diamond May 25, 2023 'Everybody in life will go through a tough time. But baseball, I feel it prepares you for that. It teaches you that you have to deal with failure.'
GRCC golf team tied for 17th place halfway through NJCAA DII National Championship tournament May 24, 2023 GRCC posted a first round score of 314 and a second-round score of 319, with Drew Harrington leading the team with a 156. Harrington shot a 3-over par on Wednesday.
GRCC golf team off to a good start in the NJCAA DII National Tournament May 24, 2023 The tournament, which runs through Friday, May 26, is being held at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind.
GRCC students fall short in NASA HUNCH competition, but their signatures are headed to space May 22, 2023 Four Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students competed at the Johnson Space Center, met astronauts.
Learn From the Best: GRCC Automotive instructor Brice Emery teaches classes he once sat in May 19, 2023 “I always had a desire to come back to GRCC to teach,” Emery said, “When a former boss referred me to this job, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity”.
NJCAA Foundation provides grant supporting students participating in GRCC's first men’s and women’s soccer programs May 19, 2023 'Athletic programs provide fantastic opportunities for students, providing lessons and experiences that will help students for the rest of their lives.'
GRCC baseball team's season ends with two losses to ranked teams in the NJCAA Region XII Tournament May 18, 2023 GRCC's season included an MCCAA Northern Conference Championship with a 23-2 record, an MCCAA championship and a 35-14 overall record.