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'It warms my heart even giving a student a simple direction, because you have a chance to strike up a conversation with them and find out a little bit about their story.'

Sally Merrill, Alysia Wesley, Marlene Bussler shine, but women's team also defeated.

'This is an opportunity to support our campus food pantry, but also raise awareness of the problem of food insecurity and how it affects our students.'

The new program is the result of a partnership with AT&T, Grand Rapids Public Library.

He once struggled as a college student, but at 41 is studying marketing and business,and earning straight As.

The next session of the Public Works Academy starts on Jan. 25 and runs through March 16.

'I am proud to say that I wouldn’t be where I am today without GRCC. My time there laid a strong foundation for which I have been able to build and exciting and rewarding career.'

'There are so many opportunities in the skilled trades that don't often get shared and I love to share the life that can be earned on this path.'

'That solid foundation can help a student be more successful all along their educational journey. That helps them, their families, and our community as a whole.'

Online classes make GRCC education more accessible to students of all ages, allowing them to schedule around home and work responsibilities – and not worry about commuting during icy weather.

Sally Merrill and Marlene Bussler lead the women’s team and Brockton Kohler drove the offense for the men’s team.

“Since the first time I started studying here, I felt welcome. My professors are beyond my expectations; they are always supportive, professional, and their knowledge amazes me all the time.'

'I think my education at GRCC was amazing. It’s small enough that it’s not overwhelming for a young adult. It’s easy to find your way around and feel at home.'

The Winter 2020 semester starts on Jan. 10, and there is still time to enroll.

'It is truly an honor to serve as a resource for students and impact their life, the way mine was impacted when I was a student here.'

Through the Gordon Art Fellowship, Kristina Katerberg spent two months studying various aspects of nature at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute.

'For so many years, I did the same job and never saw a way to do something different with my life. Without Reconnect, I never could have taken this leap.'

'I am honored to join a passionate group of talented dancers and dedicated professionals at Grand Rapids Ballet, combining my lifelong love of ballet with my professional career.'

'We help students figure out where they want to go, and who they have the potential to be, and surround them with the support to get there.'

Cheryl Brown Henderson will speak at Jan. 17 event organized by GRCC, Davenport University and GVSU

'As a mom, you really don’t want to take away resources from your kids. But thanks to Reconnect, I can get my degree for free, and it won’t be a financial burden on my family.'

'We’re excited to see more people are coming back and enrolling in their first college semester to take advantage of opportunities for a GRCC degree or certificate program to advance in their careers'

'She created opportunities that changed lives, and inspired many others to do the same. That’s a legacy they will be with us for many years to come.'

'Just as our community has residents and businesses that come from diverse backgrounds and have different plans and goals in life, my time at GRCC was no different.'