Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department GRCC Scholarships Remove Barriers and Open Doors for Students Dec 12, 2025 GRCC Foundation, Student Financial Services GRCC Honors Native American Heritage Month With Visit To The Ziibiwing Center Dec 10, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs , People, Culture and Equity GRCC Student-Athlete Jakob Chapman Chooses Courage After Life-Threatening Health Scare Dec 8, 2025 40th Annual MLK Celebration Calls West Michigan to Courageous Community Action Dec 5, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs It’s FAFSA Season and GRCC Is Here to Support You Dec 3, 2025 Financial Aid and Scholarships GRCC Alumnus Joel Rodriguez: recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for his Entrepreneurial Achievements Dec 1, 2025 Three Finalists Named in GRCC Presidential Search Nov 25, 2025 Board of Trustees, Human Resources , Office of the President Meet the 2026 GIANT Award Recipients Transforming Grand Rapids Nov 21, 2025 People, Culture and Equity Apply Now for GRCC’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Inherit the Dream Scholarship Nov 19, 2025 The Bob and Aleicia Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs , People, Culture and Equity GRCC Programs Open Doors to Research and Transfer Success Nov 17, 2025 Experiential Learning, Instructional Support and Institutional Planning GRCC women's basketball team starts strong, then fades against tough team in NJCAA National Tournament Mar 21, 2023 'I thought our kids played a really good first half, but CCBC’s depth got the better of us.' GRCC baseball team splits doubleheader against Davenport University's junior varsity team Mar 21, 2023 Lucas McKinney picked up the victory in the first game, pitching two perfect innings. GRCC electrical apprentice Wade Wiltenburg earns bronze medal in national professional trades competition Mar 21, 2023 'I competed with the best in the country this week, and that inspires me to keep trying to be the best I can be.' GRCC trustees approve 1.7 percent tuition increase, part of an effort to keep quality education affordable and accessible Mar 20, 2023 'We want to keep our tuition as affordable as possible to help students of all ages get the education they want and need.' The Collegiate, GRCC's student news publication, earns 12 awards in Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper contest Mar 18, 2023 'It is more important than ever to recognize and encourage good, impactful journalism.' Second GRCC team named a finalist in NASA competition, pitching a plan for edible packaging for astronauts Mar 17, 2023 They will join GRCC culinary students who earlier in the week were named finalists for a competition to send a meal to the space station. Here to Help: Kendra Bearss helps other GRCC student veterans navigate college Mar 17, 2023 “It’s important to create a space for veterans to feel safe addressing specific issues and needs,” Bearss said. “A lot of veterans' needs aren’t recognizable to the average person. The Veterans Center provides opportunities for veterans to be unashamed to Michigan Reconnect and GRCC support services help Avery Gardner find success in college on third try Mar 17, 2023 'I’m proud of me. It’s been a long time since I could say that, but I am.' GRCC students among 10 finalists in NASA HUNCH competition to send a meal to the International Space Station Mar 16, 2023 Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students are heading to the Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 20 for a final cookoff. Nontraditional students Kim Budde, Melissa Sue Gheorghiu, and Jodi Holland representing GRCC on All Michigan Academic Team Mar 15, 2023 All Michigan Academic Team members were recognized this week by the Michigan Community College Association and Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges. Detroit attorney Melvin Butch Hollowell to speak at annual César E. Chávez community commemoration Mar 15, 2023 GRCC President Charles Lepper joining speakers and music students highlighting the event. Innovative GRCC Secchia Piazza, with iconic SkyCone, earns statewide honors for Granger Construction Mar 15, 2023 'This was a challenging build on many levels, especially given the one-of-a-kind design elements.' GRCC softball team's pitching and timely hitting highlighted in successful Florida roadtrip Mar 14, 2023 The baseball team finished 2-8 against tough NJCAA Division 1 competition. Behind the wheel of a Zamboni: GRCC student Maggie Voelkel navigates life and ice while completing her education Mar 14, 2023 'GRCC has been great for me. It’s maybe taken me a little longer to get to where I want to be, but I’m getting there.' GRCC hosting adjunct recruiting event for people willing to share their expertise, help the next generations Mar 13, 2023 The event runs 8 a.m. to noon March 18 at GRCC’s Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain St. NE. Erin Van Egmond named executive director of GRCC Foundation, focusing on making education more accessible Mar 13, 2023 'It is so moving to talk with students who are able to attend college and follow their dreams because a GRCC scholarship helped remove financial barriers.' My Story Started at GRCC: Michael Herblet II gained skills to build a career leading to creating Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Mar 13, 2023 My experiences at GRCC provided the tools I needed to succeed at WMU, Amway, business ownership and Oliver Healthcare Packaging. GRCC women's basketball team headed to NJCAA national tournament with dominating win over Glen Oaks Mar 11, 2023 Sally Merrill named tournament MVP, David Glazier earns District B Coach of the Year honors. Izzy Regner throws another shutout as GRCC softball team wraps up Florida roadtrip Mar 11, 2023 Regner finished her week with a 6-0 record, 0.67 ERA, and 81 strikeouts, allowing just six walks. Carly Sluiter drives home winning run in extra innings as GRCC softball tops Waubonsee Community College Mar 10, 2023 In the second game, St. Louis Community College came out on top in the slugfest with 25 total hits. Learn From the Best: GRCC alum Jonathan Wyckoff returned to teach CNC students in-demand skills Mar 10, 2023 Wyckoff loves watching his students see things in the world and know how those items are made. ArtCamp brings more than 100 high school students to explore GRCC Visual Arts opportunities Mar 10, 2023 'Area high schools have truly enjoyed participating in the event. Many of the visiting students are currently enrolled at GRCC and in art classes.' GRCC women's basketball team heading to NJCAA Great Lakes B District Tournament finals after topping Jackson College Mar 9, 2023 'When this group plays as one, they’re tough to beat and the opportunities are endless.' Izzy Regner wins games as a starter and closer as GRCC softball team notches two victories Mar 9, 2023 Freshman Lauren James hit a three-run homer to provide all the scoring in the first game. Load More
GRCC women's basketball team starts strong, then fades against tough team in NJCAA National Tournament Mar 21, 2023 'I thought our kids played a really good first half, but CCBC’s depth got the better of us.'
GRCC baseball team splits doubleheader against Davenport University's junior varsity team Mar 21, 2023 Lucas McKinney picked up the victory in the first game, pitching two perfect innings.
GRCC electrical apprentice Wade Wiltenburg earns bronze medal in national professional trades competition Mar 21, 2023 'I competed with the best in the country this week, and that inspires me to keep trying to be the best I can be.'
GRCC trustees approve 1.7 percent tuition increase, part of an effort to keep quality education affordable and accessible Mar 20, 2023 'We want to keep our tuition as affordable as possible to help students of all ages get the education they want and need.'
The Collegiate, GRCC's student news publication, earns 12 awards in Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper contest Mar 18, 2023 'It is more important than ever to recognize and encourage good, impactful journalism.'
Second GRCC team named a finalist in NASA competition, pitching a plan for edible packaging for astronauts Mar 17, 2023 They will join GRCC culinary students who earlier in the week were named finalists for a competition to send a meal to the space station.
Here to Help: Kendra Bearss helps other GRCC student veterans navigate college Mar 17, 2023 “It’s important to create a space for veterans to feel safe addressing specific issues and needs,” Bearss said. “A lot of veterans' needs aren’t recognizable to the average person. The Veterans Center provides opportunities for veterans to be unashamed to
Michigan Reconnect and GRCC support services help Avery Gardner find success in college on third try Mar 17, 2023 'I’m proud of me. It’s been a long time since I could say that, but I am.'
GRCC students among 10 finalists in NASA HUNCH competition to send a meal to the International Space Station Mar 16, 2023 Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students are heading to the Johnson Space Center in Houston on April 20 for a final cookoff.
Nontraditional students Kim Budde, Melissa Sue Gheorghiu, and Jodi Holland representing GRCC on All Michigan Academic Team Mar 15, 2023 All Michigan Academic Team members were recognized this week by the Michigan Community College Association and Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges.
Detroit attorney Melvin Butch Hollowell to speak at annual César E. Chávez community commemoration Mar 15, 2023 GRCC President Charles Lepper joining speakers and music students highlighting the event.
Innovative GRCC Secchia Piazza, with iconic SkyCone, earns statewide honors for Granger Construction Mar 15, 2023 'This was a challenging build on many levels, especially given the one-of-a-kind design elements.'
GRCC softball team's pitching and timely hitting highlighted in successful Florida roadtrip Mar 14, 2023 The baseball team finished 2-8 against tough NJCAA Division 1 competition.
Behind the wheel of a Zamboni: GRCC student Maggie Voelkel navigates life and ice while completing her education Mar 14, 2023 'GRCC has been great for me. It’s maybe taken me a little longer to get to where I want to be, but I’m getting there.'
GRCC hosting adjunct recruiting event for people willing to share their expertise, help the next generations Mar 13, 2023 The event runs 8 a.m. to noon March 18 at GRCC’s Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain St. NE.
Erin Van Egmond named executive director of GRCC Foundation, focusing on making education more accessible Mar 13, 2023 'It is so moving to talk with students who are able to attend college and follow their dreams because a GRCC scholarship helped remove financial barriers.'
My Story Started at GRCC: Michael Herblet II gained skills to build a career leading to creating Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Mar 13, 2023 My experiences at GRCC provided the tools I needed to succeed at WMU, Amway, business ownership and Oliver Healthcare Packaging.
GRCC women's basketball team headed to NJCAA national tournament with dominating win over Glen Oaks Mar 11, 2023 Sally Merrill named tournament MVP, David Glazier earns District B Coach of the Year honors.
Izzy Regner throws another shutout as GRCC softball team wraps up Florida roadtrip Mar 11, 2023 Regner finished her week with a 6-0 record, 0.67 ERA, and 81 strikeouts, allowing just six walks.
Carly Sluiter drives home winning run in extra innings as GRCC softball tops Waubonsee Community College Mar 10, 2023 In the second game, St. Louis Community College came out on top in the slugfest with 25 total hits.
Learn From the Best: GRCC alum Jonathan Wyckoff returned to teach CNC students in-demand skills Mar 10, 2023 Wyckoff loves watching his students see things in the world and know how those items are made.
ArtCamp brings more than 100 high school students to explore GRCC Visual Arts opportunities Mar 10, 2023 'Area high schools have truly enjoyed participating in the event. Many of the visiting students are currently enrolled at GRCC and in art classes.'
GRCC women's basketball team heading to NJCAA Great Lakes B District Tournament finals after topping Jackson College Mar 9, 2023 'When this group plays as one, they’re tough to beat and the opportunities are endless.'
Izzy Regner wins games as a starter and closer as GRCC softball team notches two victories Mar 9, 2023 Freshman Lauren James hit a three-run homer to provide all the scoring in the first game.
