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 Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli will discuss his memoir in final GRCC Diversity Lecture Series event of the semester Apr 5, 2022 Kweli, a New York native, is a rapper, activist, and entrepreneur and is recognized as one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists. Safe and celebratory: GRCC plans commencement in two sessions on April 29 to allow families to attend with distancing Apr 4, 2022 Students in the School of Arts and Sciences will attend a 4:30 p.m. commencement, and students in the School of Workforce Development will be at a 7:30 p.m. service. My Story Started at GRCC: Alicia Sanchez-Harmon says real-life experiences at GRCC led to career in early childhood education Apr 4, 2022 'My experience at GRCC was valuable because as I entered into my bachelor’s-level classes, I felt prepared.' Jerad Berkenpas, Dylan Chargo power GRCC baseball in split with Lake Michigan College Apr 3, 2022 Berkenpas pitched six shutout innings, Chargo hit a grand slam for his third homer of the season. Here to Help: Amanda Glaza is uniquely positioned to help student-athletes be successful in their sport and in the classroom Mar 31, 2022 Amanda Glaza enjoys wearing a few different hats at GRCC. GRCC Music sophomores showcasing their talent and skill in recitals Mar 31, 2022 'We’re celebrating their musical journey, and also showing our greater community the quality of our programs and our people.' Workforce Wednesday: Andre Broussard II says GRCC helped him reach his goals - and he isn't stopping! Mar 30, 2022 'I was taught growing up to strive for more and never settle for less. I’m 33 years old now and I didn’t lose sight of my goals. That is how I will continue. Now that I have reached this goal, I will set new ones to achieve. I’m not stopping now.' GRCC baseball team takes opener against Mid Michigan College, but falls in extra innings in second game Mar 29, 2022 All nine GRCC starters had at least one hit in the opening game, with Zacarias Salinas leading the way, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. School News Network feature: GRCC Dental students learn new skills while helping senior citizens get care they need Mar 29, 2022 'Seniors have different dental needs and this program provides experience for management of patients. It’s really cool to see them interacting with students.' GRCC baseball drops two close games to Mid Michigan College to open conference play Mar 28, 2022 GRCC battled back from a 5-0 deficit in the series opener, including a stretch of three home runs in the fifth and the sixth innings, but fell short. My Story Started at GRCC: Adam Jacobs helps people gain housing through the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Mar 28, 2022 'My time at GRCC allowed me to explore my interests in a smaller classroom environment without a heavy financial burden,' GRCC golf team finishes eighth in Heritage Hill Collegiate tournament Mar 27, 2022 Matthew Denhartigh improved his day one score by 11 strokes to finish with 157 and tied for 16th place overall. GRCC celebrates new partnership with West Michigan Construction Institute Mar 27, 2022 WMCI will host some GRCC electrical apprenticeship programs, work with partners to build in-demand skills. Best in Show: GRCC earns top national communications award for highlighting students, and people who support them Mar 26, 2022 GRCC Foundation Annual Report, 'You think you know GRCC?' ad honored by National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. GRCC’s David Selmon saluted by MCCAA for his leadership, supporting students ‘during the toughest times’ of pandemic Mar 25, 2022 'Dave rolled up his sleeves, leaned in and created a safe path forward for GRCC student-athletes to participate in athletics without pause. Dave's leadership inside and outside of GRCC was extremely beneficial.' Learn from the Best: Radiologic Technology professor Heather Klare works from a place of honesty, care, and hope Mar 24, 2022 'Our students really know that we care. That I, and the other instructors in the program, feel that the students' success in the program is our success.' Dylan Chargo leads GRCC baseball team to fourth win a row, topping Aquinas College junior varsity Mar 23, 2022 Dean Sommer and Kellan Smith both pitched three shutout innings in 8-1 victory My GRCC Story: Ashley Van Bennekom uses Michigan Reconnect to gain career skills while managing family and small business Mar 23, 2022 Gov. Whitmer: 'Our goal is to build a better Michigan where every Michigander is equipped with the education and skills they need to get a good-paying job, and the Michigan Reconnect students at GRCC are on their way to high-demand, high-wage careers.' Dress like a Raider: GRCC Athletics 'yard sale' makes team apparel available for students, fans Mar 23, 2022 'We know there are many fans who would really enjoy wearing these. Rather than keeping them in storage, we want to share them with GRCC students and fans.' GRCC Exercise Science program earns national recognition for efforts to create a culture of wellness Mar 22, 2022 'Exercise is a prescription that aids in brain health, body health, and quality of life.' GRCC trustees approve 0.9% tuition increase, part of an effort to keep a college education accessible, affordable Mar 21, 2022 “Our world has changed, but our mission has not. A college education will change lives. Affordable tuition is one aspect of accessibility.' Open Registration Day creates opportunity for students to lock in GRCC classes for the next three semesters Mar 21, 2022 'This registration period allows people to do long-term planning, and have the peace of mind knowing they have a seat in the classes they want, in the formats they want.' My Story Started at GRCC: Chef Darrin Mayweather says GRCC gave him discipline, tools to be successful Mar 21, 2022 'GRCC is a staple in the community that truly supports diversity and higher education while supplying all the tools necessary to successfully complete one of the many programs offered.' GRCC baseball team explodes for 25 runs, allows just one in doubleheader sweep Mar 20, 2022 The team topped University of Northwestern Ohio Junior Varsity to extend its win streak to three games. Load More
Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli will discuss his memoir in final GRCC Diversity Lecture Series event of the semester Apr 5, 2022 Kweli, a New York native, is a rapper, activist, and entrepreneur and is recognized as one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists.
Safe and celebratory: GRCC plans commencement in two sessions on April 29 to allow families to attend with distancing Apr 4, 2022 Students in the School of Arts and Sciences will attend a 4:30 p.m. commencement, and students in the School of Workforce Development will be at a 7:30 p.m. service.
My Story Started at GRCC: Alicia Sanchez-Harmon says real-life experiences at GRCC led to career in early childhood education Apr 4, 2022 'My experience at GRCC was valuable because as I entered into my bachelor’s-level classes, I felt prepared.'
Jerad Berkenpas, Dylan Chargo power GRCC baseball in split with Lake Michigan College Apr 3, 2022 Berkenpas pitched six shutout innings, Chargo hit a grand slam for his third homer of the season.
Here to Help: Amanda Glaza is uniquely positioned to help student-athletes be successful in their sport and in the classroom Mar 31, 2022 Amanda Glaza enjoys wearing a few different hats at GRCC.
GRCC Music sophomores showcasing their talent and skill in recitals Mar 31, 2022 'We’re celebrating their musical journey, and also showing our greater community the quality of our programs and our people.'
Workforce Wednesday: Andre Broussard II says GRCC helped him reach his goals - and he isn't stopping! Mar 30, 2022 'I was taught growing up to strive for more and never settle for less. I’m 33 years old now and I didn’t lose sight of my goals. That is how I will continue. Now that I have reached this goal, I will set new ones to achieve. I’m not stopping now.'
GRCC baseball team takes opener against Mid Michigan College, but falls in extra innings in second game Mar 29, 2022 All nine GRCC starters had at least one hit in the opening game, with Zacarias Salinas leading the way, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
School News Network feature: GRCC Dental students learn new skills while helping senior citizens get care they need Mar 29, 2022 'Seniors have different dental needs and this program provides experience for management of patients. It’s really cool to see them interacting with students.'
GRCC baseball drops two close games to Mid Michigan College to open conference play Mar 28, 2022 GRCC battled back from a 5-0 deficit in the series opener, including a stretch of three home runs in the fifth and the sixth innings, but fell short.
My Story Started at GRCC: Adam Jacobs helps people gain housing through the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia Mar 28, 2022 'My time at GRCC allowed me to explore my interests in a smaller classroom environment without a heavy financial burden,'
GRCC golf team finishes eighth in Heritage Hill Collegiate tournament Mar 27, 2022 Matthew Denhartigh improved his day one score by 11 strokes to finish with 157 and tied for 16th place overall.
GRCC celebrates new partnership with West Michigan Construction Institute Mar 27, 2022 WMCI will host some GRCC electrical apprenticeship programs, work with partners to build in-demand skills.
Best in Show: GRCC earns top national communications award for highlighting students, and people who support them Mar 26, 2022 GRCC Foundation Annual Report, 'You think you know GRCC?' ad honored by National Council for Marketing and Public Relations.
GRCC’s David Selmon saluted by MCCAA for his leadership, supporting students ‘during the toughest times’ of pandemic Mar 25, 2022 'Dave rolled up his sleeves, leaned in and created a safe path forward for GRCC student-athletes to participate in athletics without pause. Dave's leadership inside and outside of GRCC was extremely beneficial.'
Learn from the Best: Radiologic Technology professor Heather Klare works from a place of honesty, care, and hope Mar 24, 2022 'Our students really know that we care. That I, and the other instructors in the program, feel that the students' success in the program is our success.'
Dylan Chargo leads GRCC baseball team to fourth win a row, topping Aquinas College junior varsity Mar 23, 2022 Dean Sommer and Kellan Smith both pitched three shutout innings in 8-1 victory
My GRCC Story: Ashley Van Bennekom uses Michigan Reconnect to gain career skills while managing family and small business Mar 23, 2022 Gov. Whitmer: 'Our goal is to build a better Michigan where every Michigander is equipped with the education and skills they need to get a good-paying job, and the Michigan Reconnect students at GRCC are on their way to high-demand, high-wage careers.'
Dress like a Raider: GRCC Athletics 'yard sale' makes team apparel available for students, fans Mar 23, 2022 'We know there are many fans who would really enjoy wearing these. Rather than keeping them in storage, we want to share them with GRCC students and fans.'
GRCC Exercise Science program earns national recognition for efforts to create a culture of wellness Mar 22, 2022 'Exercise is a prescription that aids in brain health, body health, and quality of life.'
GRCC trustees approve 0.9% tuition increase, part of an effort to keep a college education accessible, affordable Mar 21, 2022 “Our world has changed, but our mission has not. A college education will change lives. Affordable tuition is one aspect of accessibility.'
Open Registration Day creates opportunity for students to lock in GRCC classes for the next three semesters Mar 21, 2022 'This registration period allows people to do long-term planning, and have the peace of mind knowing they have a seat in the classes they want, in the formats they want.'
My Story Started at GRCC: Chef Darrin Mayweather says GRCC gave him discipline, tools to be successful Mar 21, 2022 'GRCC is a staple in the community that truly supports diversity and higher education while supplying all the tools necessary to successfully complete one of the many programs offered.'
GRCC baseball team explodes for 25 runs, allows just one in doubleheader sweep Mar 20, 2022 The team topped University of Northwestern Ohio Junior Varsity to extend its win streak to three games.