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 Auditions for students looking to major in music at GRCC set for April 15 and 22 Apr 12, 2023 Auditions for string players are planned for April 15, and sessions for voice, guitar, piano, wind and percussion are scheduled for April 22. Izzy Regner earns conference-leading 10th win in softball team's doubleheader split Apr 11, 2023 Baseball team tops Mid Michigan College 4-1. Diversity Lecture Series: Rev. Ricardo Tavárez, a GRCC grad who leads New City Neighbors, shares his story Apr 11, 2023 Tavárez is an artist, writer and speaker with Afro-Latino of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, and proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community. Fernando Rivera-Calderon's grand slam leads GRCC baseball team to a 14-4 victory over Aquinas College Apr 10, 2023 GRCC's pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts, including five from Blake Waibel. GRCC open houses help potential students of all ages can learn how a GRCC education can change their lives Apr 10, 2023 'We encourage everyone to come on down, meet with our experts, and get all their questions answered.' My Story Started at GRCC: Business owner Scot Kellogg grows leadership skills at GRCC Apr 10, 2023 “We’re all individuals - and we each bring unique experiences and strengths to the firm. Together, we form an energetic team driven to provide great service for our clients,” Kellogg said. Jared Berkenpas' second shutout leads GRCC baseball team to 10-0 win over Delta College Apr 7, 2023 Softball hurler Izzy Regner picked up another win, but softball team falls short in second game of doubleheader. My GRCC Story: Sabrina Barrera says her faith, GRCC support services helped her overcome devastating challenges, find success Apr 7, 2023 'I will be the first in six generations of my immediate family to graduate college. Everything always comes full circle when you have faith despite the obstacles and generational curses one may have to overcome.' Speaking of Teaching podcast: 'Change doula' Heather Klare helps students boldly try new things and be successful Apr 6, 2023 'When it comes to my growth or education or teaching, or just inspiring somebody else, push the edge of the box just to see what happens.' GRCC baseball players Aaron Bess, Colton Leatherman named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Apr 6, 2023 Bess posted a .429 batting average in 21 at bats, Leatheman gave up just two earned runs, while striking out six and holding rivals to a .182 batting average. GRCC softball's Samara Kolehouse, Izzy Regner named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Apr 5, 2023 Kolehouse slugged her way to earn Player of Week honors after going seven-of-10 from the plate, while hitting two doubles and three home runs. Workforce Wednesday: Lydia Sprik takes GRCC Automotive Technology classes to add to her skills, prepare for emergencies Apr 5, 2023 'I’ve been friends with car people and honestly, I am inspired by anyone who is familiar with the ins and out of cars and can just fix things.' School News Network feature: Graci Harkema shares her story of 'rising from a mud hut to the boardroom' Apr 3, 2023 'If you’re presenting your authentic self, being open and inclusive, that’s what your kids will learn to do.' The Collegiate, GRCC's student news publication, earns 20 journalism awards Apr 3, 2023 The recognition is from the Michigan Community College Press Association, an organization supporting student journalists. My Story Started at GRCC: Scholarship helped Randall Dragstra transition from military service to college to a career Apr 3, 2023 'Getting a good grade or using something I learned in a practical application outside of school were big accomplishments for me.' Samara Kolehouse hits three homers, drives in seven runs to help GRCC softball team win two games in rare tripleheader Apr 2, 2023 Trevin Laming hits his fourth homer - a grand slam - to lead baseball team to doubleheader sweep. GRCC earns three top communications awards for highlighting student successes, transformational programs Mar 31, 2023 'It’s an honor to tell their stories, and we hope they inspire others to start an educational journey that will change their lives.' Learn From the Best: Doug Wiersma shares his real world experiences with electrical students Mar 31, 2023 'I’m super grateful to have Doug as my instructor. He’s got an answer for everything and he also makes it super fun!' GRCC baseball and softball teams drop openers to Mid Michigan College, but storm back to take nightcaps Mar 30, 2023 Both teams are scheduled to resume play Friday at 1 p.m. and finish the series out on Sunday. Jared Berkenpas and Zacarias Salinas of GRCC baseball team named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Mar 29, 2023 Berkenpas pitched a two-hit shutout, Salinas leads the team with 21 hits. GRCC's Salute to Women event honors Maria McKee, Melissa Gheorghiu, Senita Lenear and Penni Weninger for inspiring and empowering Mar 29, 2023 The annual events highlights women for professional excellence, and for serving as role models and mentors. Families can explore STEM, manufacturing careers through open house hosted by WMU-Grand Rapids, Autocam Medical and GRCC Mar 29, 2023 It is vital for us to find ways to evolve and support the changing needs of tomorrow’s students as well as the workforce of the future.' Fernando Rivera-Calderon hits a grand slam, drives in seven runs as GRCC's baseball team tops Calvin University Mar 28, 2023 GRCC had 20 hits in the 15-9 victory. GRCC’s free summer Bridges to College – Raider Ready program helps recent high school grads prepare for success in college - and beyond Mar 28, 2023 'We want students to start college successfully, then continue building on that foundation all the way to a degree.' Load More
Auditions for students looking to major in music at GRCC set for April 15 and 22 Apr 12, 2023 Auditions for string players are planned for April 15, and sessions for voice, guitar, piano, wind and percussion are scheduled for April 22.
Izzy Regner earns conference-leading 10th win in softball team's doubleheader split Apr 11, 2023 Baseball team tops Mid Michigan College 4-1.
Diversity Lecture Series: Rev. Ricardo Tavárez, a GRCC grad who leads New City Neighbors, shares his story Apr 11, 2023 Tavárez is an artist, writer and speaker with Afro-Latino of Dominican and Puerto Rican heritage, and proudly part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Fernando Rivera-Calderon's grand slam leads GRCC baseball team to a 14-4 victory over Aquinas College Apr 10, 2023 GRCC's pitching staff combined for 14 strikeouts, including five from Blake Waibel.
GRCC open houses help potential students of all ages can learn how a GRCC education can change their lives Apr 10, 2023 'We encourage everyone to come on down, meet with our experts, and get all their questions answered.'
My Story Started at GRCC: Business owner Scot Kellogg grows leadership skills at GRCC Apr 10, 2023 “We’re all individuals - and we each bring unique experiences and strengths to the firm. Together, we form an energetic team driven to provide great service for our clients,” Kellogg said.
Jared Berkenpas' second shutout leads GRCC baseball team to 10-0 win over Delta College Apr 7, 2023 Softball hurler Izzy Regner picked up another win, but softball team falls short in second game of doubleheader.
My GRCC Story: Sabrina Barrera says her faith, GRCC support services helped her overcome devastating challenges, find success Apr 7, 2023 'I will be the first in six generations of my immediate family to graduate college. Everything always comes full circle when you have faith despite the obstacles and generational curses one may have to overcome.'
Speaking of Teaching podcast: 'Change doula' Heather Klare helps students boldly try new things and be successful Apr 6, 2023 'When it comes to my growth or education or teaching, or just inspiring somebody else, push the edge of the box just to see what happens.'
GRCC baseball players Aaron Bess, Colton Leatherman named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Apr 6, 2023 Bess posted a .429 batting average in 21 at bats, Leatheman gave up just two earned runs, while striking out six and holding rivals to a .182 batting average.
GRCC softball's Samara Kolehouse, Izzy Regner named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Apr 5, 2023 Kolehouse slugged her way to earn Player of Week honors after going seven-of-10 from the plate, while hitting two doubles and three home runs.
Workforce Wednesday: Lydia Sprik takes GRCC Automotive Technology classes to add to her skills, prepare for emergencies Apr 5, 2023 'I’ve been friends with car people and honestly, I am inspired by anyone who is familiar with the ins and out of cars and can just fix things.'
School News Network feature: Graci Harkema shares her story of 'rising from a mud hut to the boardroom' Apr 3, 2023 'If you’re presenting your authentic self, being open and inclusive, that’s what your kids will learn to do.'
The Collegiate, GRCC's student news publication, earns 20 journalism awards Apr 3, 2023 The recognition is from the Michigan Community College Press Association, an organization supporting student journalists.
My Story Started at GRCC: Scholarship helped Randall Dragstra transition from military service to college to a career Apr 3, 2023 'Getting a good grade or using something I learned in a practical application outside of school were big accomplishments for me.'
Samara Kolehouse hits three homers, drives in seven runs to help GRCC softball team win two games in rare tripleheader Apr 2, 2023 Trevin Laming hits his fourth homer - a grand slam - to lead baseball team to doubleheader sweep.
GRCC earns three top communications awards for highlighting student successes, transformational programs Mar 31, 2023 'It’s an honor to tell their stories, and we hope they inspire others to start an educational journey that will change their lives.'
Learn From the Best: Doug Wiersma shares his real world experiences with electrical students Mar 31, 2023 'I’m super grateful to have Doug as my instructor. He’s got an answer for everything and he also makes it super fun!'
GRCC baseball and softball teams drop openers to Mid Michigan College, but storm back to take nightcaps Mar 30, 2023 Both teams are scheduled to resume play Friday at 1 p.m. and finish the series out on Sunday.
Jared Berkenpas and Zacarias Salinas of GRCC baseball team named MCCAA Northern Conference Players of the Week Mar 29, 2023 Berkenpas pitched a two-hit shutout, Salinas leads the team with 21 hits.
GRCC's Salute to Women event honors Maria McKee, Melissa Gheorghiu, Senita Lenear and Penni Weninger for inspiring and empowering Mar 29, 2023 The annual events highlights women for professional excellence, and for serving as role models and mentors.
Families can explore STEM, manufacturing careers through open house hosted by WMU-Grand Rapids, Autocam Medical and GRCC Mar 29, 2023 It is vital for us to find ways to evolve and support the changing needs of tomorrow’s students as well as the workforce of the future.'
Fernando Rivera-Calderon hits a grand slam, drives in seven runs as GRCC's baseball team tops Calvin University Mar 28, 2023 GRCC had 20 hits in the 15-9 victory.
GRCC’s free summer Bridges to College – Raider Ready program helps recent high school grads prepare for success in college - and beyond Mar 28, 2023 'We want students to start college successfully, then continue building on that foundation all the way to a degree.'