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Five teams - men's and women's cross country, volleyball, women's basketball, and golf -- made national tournament appearances.

Abigail Vink, from Covenant Christian High School, and Anastasia Murphy, from Coopersville High School, will receive the honors this year.

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.

'We tell people they belong at GRCC, and we are proud to be the community’s college.'

'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.'

Seven other players were saluted on Thursday with postseason honors.

'I had some of my best teachers at GRCC. I was very blessed. I’m positive on GRCC.'

"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 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.'

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.

'GRCC is where you attend for the equality of opportunity – if you’re willing to put in the effort and do the work.'

'These camps are a perfect opportunity for students to explore careers, gain hands-on experience, and meet people who are experts in their fields.'

'The results were short of what we wanted, but the Raiders were proud to represent the community of Grand Rapids and GRCC.'

“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.

'The second summer semester is a great opportunity for students graduating high school to get their first experiences with college classes.'

'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 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.

The tournament, which runs through Friday, May 26, is being held at the Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Ind.

Four Secchia Institute for Culinary Education students competed at the Johnson Space Center, met astronauts.

“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”.

'Athletic programs provide fantastic opportunities for students, providing lessons and experiences that will help students for the rest of their lives.'

GRCC's season included an MCCAA Northern Conference Championship with a 23-2 record, an MCCAA championship and a 35-14 overall record.  

'These classes really make me aware of how beneficial and fun exercise can be as I age!'

'National reading scores are declining, books are expensive, often making them inaccessible to families, and even libraries can have barriers.'