Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department The Heart of GRCC Shines Through for Alumna Lexi Parden Jun 3, 2026 Imaging Sciences, School of Health Sciences 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 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. GRCC Older Learners Center open house highlights classes to help seniors stay active, independent May 18, 2023 'These classes really make me aware of how beneficial and fun exercise can be as I age!' School News Network Feature: GRCC Honors students support reading by creating little lending libraries for elementary students May 17, 2023 'National reading scores are declining, books are expensive, often making them inaccessible to families, and even libraries can have barriers.' GRCC golf team headed to NJCAA DII National Tournament after claiming Region XII championship May 16, 2023 'Our team's motto has always been that we must outwork our competition, and it came to fruition.' Load More
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.
GRCC Older Learners Center open house highlights classes to help seniors stay active, independent May 18, 2023 'These classes really make me aware of how beneficial and fun exercise can be as I age!'
School News Network Feature: GRCC Honors students support reading by creating little lending libraries for elementary students May 17, 2023 'National reading scores are declining, books are expensive, often making them inaccessible to families, and even libraries can have barriers.'
GRCC golf team headed to NJCAA DII National Tournament after claiming Region XII championship May 16, 2023 'Our team's motto has always been that we must outwork our competition, and it came to fruition.'