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We're preparing them for long-term success, beyond their playing days." Jul 17, 2023 Learn From the Best: Lyndsay Martin educates next generation of social servants “I love the opportunity to meet all of the students, learn what their career goals are and share in their experience of learning throughout the semester,” Martin said. Jul 14, 2023 GRCC's Michigan Reconnect Night helps residents access tuition-free education “Michigan Reconnect can help so many people gain a quality education to advance in their careers.” Jul 12, 2023 My GRCC Story: Ruben Watson credits TRIO program for providing the support he needed to succeed “GRCC is a launchpad into the ‘real world’ and a supportive place where focused students can succeed!” Jul 10, 2023 Here to Help: Rose Sickrey helps students navigate an affordable college education “There are so many resources available at GRCC, whether it be for mental health, finances, research opportunities, or extracurricular activities,” Sickrey said. Jul 7, 2023 Limited space available in summer camps hosted by GRCC, City of Grand Rapids exploring municipal water careers The camp is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience showing each step of the water and wastewater treatment processes and the available careers in an extremely rewarding industry.' Jul 7, 2023 GRCC students can get their questions answered, complete enrollment at the college’s first Advising Day 'We’ll help you review your career and college plan and then assist you in choosing the classes you need. We are here to support you.' Jul 6, 2023 Workforce Wednesday: Metallica Scholars Bootcamp rekindles Zach Adsit's love of welding 'The projects and tasks assigned to us ensure that every day brings something new and intriguing.' Jul 5, 2023 My GRCC Story: Matthew Wilkinson overcame homelessness and alcoholism, found a 'sense of direction and purpose' at GRCC 'Being back in school gave me a sense of direction and purpose in life.' Jul 3, 2023 Here to Help: First-generation college grad Jaqueline Araiza helps students navigate admissions process 'I am so happy to have found GRCC, as it has opened endless opportunities for me.' Jun 30, 2023 My GRCC Story: Phalesha Kyes worked to be successful, and now empowers other BIPOC, female businesses 'I was able to attend GRCC for free. And so, I did. It was one of the best choices I ever made.' Jun 29, 2023 GRCC partners with energy industry to create one-year certificate program to provide new career opportunities for students in a vital field The partnership between GRCC and the six employer partners addresses a significant workforce gap in West Michigan. Jun 28, 2023 Chopped: GRCC culinary professor Jenn Struik battles to the final round of popular Food Network competition 'Feeling proud of the journey in my career so far. And having these opportunities and such wonderful experiences.' Jun 27, 2023 Better decisions through data: GRCC launching new Data Science Certificate program to help students gain skills for an evolving field 'The challenge we face today is understanding and interpreting data to make better decisions.' Jun 23, 2023 Here to Help: Phoenix Noelle returned to GRCC to help students learn and thrive 'Everywhere I go, when folks learn I am from GRCC, we get to talk about their hopes, dreams, and plans.' Jun 23, 2023 Embracing a nontraditional path: Mother and daughter explore careers in welding through GRCC's Metallica Scholars Bootcamp 'We are committed to lifelong learning because we firmly believe that if you're not learning, you're not truly living.' Jun 22, 2023 My Story Started at GRCC: Jenn Struik battles stress, other chefs in Food Network's 'Chopped' on June 27 'Feeling proud of the journey in my career so far. And having these opportunities and such wonderful experiences.' Jun 19, 2023 GRCC mourns the loss of philanthropist David Frey, who supported GRCC students for nearly 50 years 'David Frey and the Frey Foundation have touched the lives of GRCC students for decades, making a life-changing college education more accessible for them.' Jun 16, 2023 Learn From the Best: Tom Mulder teaches writing classes while publishing his own stories “The camaraderie of colleagues and the openness and determination of students are what I most enjoy about teaching for GRCC,” Mulder said. Jun 16, 2023 Alumna Jacqueline Lopez-Bravo earns top University of Michigan award, helps GRCC students navigate transfer process 'I think because of my time at GRCC, I have a soft spot for community college students and want to do whatever I can to make their transition to university life a little easier.' Jun 16, 2023 GRCC's Secchia Piazza and iconic SkyCone saluted by leading construction publication for adding 'pizzazz' to Grand Rapids skyline CAM Magazine is the publication of the Construction Association of Michigan, the oldest and largest construction in North America. Jun 15, 2023 John Bos Baseball and Softball All-Star Games set for June 20, raising money to support GRCC student-athletes 'The games showcase some of the best players in the region, but also support students by raising money for scholarships.' Jun 15, 2023 GRCC focuses on being a welcoming and inclusive campus, will be participating in area Pride festivals 'Pride Month is a time for us to share our support for our LGBTQ+ students and community members, and to recognize our mission to serve everyone and reflect on the value of diversity and inclusiveness.' Jun 14, 2023 GRCC celebrates career and legacy of President Emeritus Juan R. Olivarez with plaza, mural dedication 'It’s about having a Latino name on a landmark to inspire other students of color to reach high in their endeavors and to be proud of who they are.' Jun 13, 2023 Load More
GRCC athletes excel in sports and in the classroom, earning MCCAA academic honors "Our coaches and staff make academic success a priority and our students work hard. That is reflected in these honors. We're preparing them for long-term success, beyond their playing days." Jul 17, 2023
Learn From the Best: Lyndsay Martin educates next generation of social servants “I love the opportunity to meet all of the students, learn what their career goals are and share in their experience of learning throughout the semester,” Martin said. Jul 14, 2023
GRCC's Michigan Reconnect Night helps residents access tuition-free education “Michigan Reconnect can help so many people gain a quality education to advance in their careers.” Jul 12, 2023
My GRCC Story: Ruben Watson credits TRIO program for providing the support he needed to succeed “GRCC is a launchpad into the ‘real world’ and a supportive place where focused students can succeed!” Jul 10, 2023
Here to Help: Rose Sickrey helps students navigate an affordable college education “There are so many resources available at GRCC, whether it be for mental health, finances, research opportunities, or extracurricular activities,” Sickrey said. Jul 7, 2023
Limited space available in summer camps hosted by GRCC, City of Grand Rapids exploring municipal water careers The camp is an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience showing each step of the water and wastewater treatment processes and the available careers in an extremely rewarding industry.' Jul 7, 2023
GRCC students can get their questions answered, complete enrollment at the college’s first Advising Day 'We’ll help you review your career and college plan and then assist you in choosing the classes you need. We are here to support you.' Jul 6, 2023
Workforce Wednesday: Metallica Scholars Bootcamp rekindles Zach Adsit's love of welding 'The projects and tasks assigned to us ensure that every day brings something new and intriguing.' Jul 5, 2023
My GRCC Story: Matthew Wilkinson overcame homelessness and alcoholism, found a 'sense of direction and purpose' at GRCC 'Being back in school gave me a sense of direction and purpose in life.' Jul 3, 2023
Here to Help: First-generation college grad Jaqueline Araiza helps students navigate admissions process 'I am so happy to have found GRCC, as it has opened endless opportunities for me.' Jun 30, 2023
My GRCC Story: Phalesha Kyes worked to be successful, and now empowers other BIPOC, female businesses 'I was able to attend GRCC for free. And so, I did. It was one of the best choices I ever made.' Jun 29, 2023
GRCC partners with energy industry to create one-year certificate program to provide new career opportunities for students in a vital field The partnership between GRCC and the six employer partners addresses a significant workforce gap in West Michigan. Jun 28, 2023
Chopped: GRCC culinary professor Jenn Struik battles to the final round of popular Food Network competition 'Feeling proud of the journey in my career so far. And having these opportunities and such wonderful experiences.' Jun 27, 2023
Better decisions through data: GRCC launching new Data Science Certificate program to help students gain skills for an evolving field 'The challenge we face today is understanding and interpreting data to make better decisions.' Jun 23, 2023
Here to Help: Phoenix Noelle returned to GRCC to help students learn and thrive 'Everywhere I go, when folks learn I am from GRCC, we get to talk about their hopes, dreams, and plans.' Jun 23, 2023
Embracing a nontraditional path: Mother and daughter explore careers in welding through GRCC's Metallica Scholars Bootcamp 'We are committed to lifelong learning because we firmly believe that if you're not learning, you're not truly living.' Jun 22, 2023
My Story Started at GRCC: Jenn Struik battles stress, other chefs in Food Network's 'Chopped' on June 27 'Feeling proud of the journey in my career so far. And having these opportunities and such wonderful experiences.' Jun 19, 2023
GRCC mourns the loss of philanthropist David Frey, who supported GRCC students for nearly 50 years 'David Frey and the Frey Foundation have touched the lives of GRCC students for decades, making a life-changing college education more accessible for them.' Jun 16, 2023
Learn From the Best: Tom Mulder teaches writing classes while publishing his own stories “The camaraderie of colleagues and the openness and determination of students are what I most enjoy about teaching for GRCC,” Mulder said. Jun 16, 2023
Alumna Jacqueline Lopez-Bravo earns top University of Michigan award, helps GRCC students navigate transfer process 'I think because of my time at GRCC, I have a soft spot for community college students and want to do whatever I can to make their transition to university life a little easier.' Jun 16, 2023
GRCC's Secchia Piazza and iconic SkyCone saluted by leading construction publication for adding 'pizzazz' to Grand Rapids skyline CAM Magazine is the publication of the Construction Association of Michigan, the oldest and largest construction in North America. Jun 15, 2023
John Bos Baseball and Softball All-Star Games set for June 20, raising money to support GRCC student-athletes 'The games showcase some of the best players in the region, but also support students by raising money for scholarships.' Jun 15, 2023
GRCC focuses on being a welcoming and inclusive campus, will be participating in area Pride festivals 'Pride Month is a time for us to share our support for our LGBTQ+ students and community members, and to recognize our mission to serve everyone and reflect on the value of diversity and inclusiveness.' Jun 14, 2023
GRCC celebrates career and legacy of President Emeritus Juan R. Olivarez with plaza, mural dedication 'It’s about having a Latino name on a landmark to inspire other students of color to reach high in their endeavors and to be proud of who they are.' Jun 13, 2023