Employee News Latest news All News Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 GRCC Promise Zone Scholarship, High School Partnerships Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Dental, School of Health Sciences Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 School of Business and Industry, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Music, School of Liberal Arts GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Marketing and Communications, College Advancement 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 School News Network feature: GRCC responds to rising demand for pharmacy techs by creating a new program Mar 9, 2021 The program has relaunched as a hybrid of online and lab work. While coursework is online, three lab sessions focus on simple compounding, customer service and other areas of the job. GRCC President Pink named to Lakeshore Advantage board, will boost collaboration, opportunities for students Mar 8, 2021 'Our presence in Ottawa County is important. GRCC Lakeshore campus is an example of another prime example of the importance we place on the Lakeshore community' My Story Started at GRCC: City Commissioner Ruth Straayer-Kelly says GRCC introduced her to new perspectives Mar 8, 2021 'Affordability goes beyond finances. A community college like GRCC also affords the opportunity to explore options before choosing a major field of study and the ease of transferring an associate degree to a college or a university.' Victory times three: GRCC basketball, volleyball teams post convincing road wins Mar 5, 2021 The basketball teams top Glen Oaks, while the volleyball team convincingly beat Ancilla in straight sets. My GRCC Story: After cancer scare, Dr. Leonard Savala says GRCC Latino Club helped him find focus, inspiration Mar 5, 2021 Savala became the first director of Wayne State's Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and earned honors AT&T Aspire scholarships help 10 GRCC students pursue their dreams Mar 5, 2021 “Through AT&T Aspire, we are investing in students today -- at home, in the classroom, at work -- to prepare them for success tomorrow,” said David Lewis, president of AT&T Michigan. Women's basketball team earns third-straight win, men are dominated by Mott Mar 4, 2021 Shonyah Hawkins led the Raiders with 16 points. Growing number of university students saving money, earning transfer credits, and spending summer at GRCC Mar 4, 2021 Summer guest students attending GRCC increased 82% between 2013 and 2020. Last year, 1,574 students from other colleges and universities took GRCC summer courses – 25% of all students enrolled during the semester. Back on track: Volleyball team tops Glen Oaks for second win in a row Mar 3, 2021 After beginning the season 0-2, the Raiders are now 2-2 and sit in a second-place tie. Workforce Wednesday: CNA program helps Liz Jeknavorian go from entry-level to clinical care coordinator Mar 2, 2021 'Helping people is truly who I am and what I want to be doing. GRCC has helped me beyond measure.' Deadline approaching for GRCC Foundation scholarships, support to put higher education within reach and change lives Mar 2, 2021 The GRCC Foundation has more than 400 scholarship opportunities and last year distributed more than $1.1 million. My Story Started at GRCC: Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young had an advanced degree, but GRCC Police Academy allowed her to reach her potential Feb 28, 2021 'GRCC, along with a lot of very hard work, allowed me to have the qualifications to meet my aspirations and serve my community to my fullest capabilities.' GRCC basketball teams build on solid start with victories over Mid-Michigan College Feb 27, 2021 Both the men's and women's teams improve to 2-1 records with Friday wins against the Lakers. Workforce Wednesday: Jerrittia Roseburgh's tenacity leads to machining apprenticeship, solid career Feb 23, 2021 Apprenticeships help students gain on-the-job training while working toward a degree or certificate GRCC boosting ways to help students complete federal financial aid applications, gain access to grants, free-tuition programs Feb 23, 2021 The number of FAFSA forms submitted to GRCC for the 2021-2022 academic year is up by nearly 2,000 applications, about 44%. My Story Started at GRCC: Public servant Bill Hardiman returned to GRCC with determination Feb 21, 2021 Hardiman served as Kentwood mayor, state senator. Dr. Patricia Oldt remembered as an advocate for equity and social justice in education Feb 21, 2021 Former GRCC assistant dean inspired, mentored women to become leaders GRCC, Ferris State University partnering to keep basketball players safer through weekly COVID-19 testing Feb 19, 2021 GRCC is exceeding safety protocols required by NJCAA, MCCAA for student-athletes competing in contact sports Workforce Wednesday: Metallica Scholar Matthew Bronkema gaining in-demand welding skills Feb 17, 2021 After being laid off because of the pandemic, Bronkema sought a sustainable career that would allow him to advance. My Story Started at GRCC: Trailblazing Black Calder Brewing co-founder Terry Rostic says GRCC gave him confidence Feb 14, 2021 'GRCC gave me a chance when no one else would. I was able to learn from great professionals and professors. GRCC gave me the confidence to continue my education.' Late-starting winter semester classes offer opportunities to start on a degree, stay on track for graduation Feb 12, 2021 Classes start March 8, openings available in a variety of subjects. GRCC President Pink tells state Senators the pandemic magnified obstacles, but sparked innovation and collaboration Feb 11, 2021 GRCC worked with partners to provide technology, food and other assistance. Perfect again – GRCC Nursing students earn 100% pass rate on licensing exams in consecutive years Feb 10, 2021 Students thrived amid a pandemic that required ongoing shifts in instruction, hands-on experiences. My Story Started at GRCC: Dr. John Selmon found success as student and athlete, then devoted his career to helping others Feb 8, 2021 Hall of fame wrestler devotes his career to higher education, serving community Load More
School News Network feature: GRCC responds to rising demand for pharmacy techs by creating a new program Mar 9, 2021 The program has relaunched as a hybrid of online and lab work. While coursework is online, three lab sessions focus on simple compounding, customer service and other areas of the job.
GRCC President Pink named to Lakeshore Advantage board, will boost collaboration, opportunities for students Mar 8, 2021 'Our presence in Ottawa County is important. GRCC Lakeshore campus is an example of another prime example of the importance we place on the Lakeshore community'
My Story Started at GRCC: City Commissioner Ruth Straayer-Kelly says GRCC introduced her to new perspectives Mar 8, 2021 'Affordability goes beyond finances. A community college like GRCC also affords the opportunity to explore options before choosing a major field of study and the ease of transferring an associate degree to a college or a university.'
Victory times three: GRCC basketball, volleyball teams post convincing road wins Mar 5, 2021 The basketball teams top Glen Oaks, while the volleyball team convincingly beat Ancilla in straight sets.
My GRCC Story: After cancer scare, Dr. Leonard Savala says GRCC Latino Club helped him find focus, inspiration Mar 5, 2021 Savala became the first director of Wayne State's Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and earned honors
AT&T Aspire scholarships help 10 GRCC students pursue their dreams Mar 5, 2021 “Through AT&T Aspire, we are investing in students today -- at home, in the classroom, at work -- to prepare them for success tomorrow,” said David Lewis, president of AT&T Michigan.
Women's basketball team earns third-straight win, men are dominated by Mott Mar 4, 2021 Shonyah Hawkins led the Raiders with 16 points.
Growing number of university students saving money, earning transfer credits, and spending summer at GRCC Mar 4, 2021 Summer guest students attending GRCC increased 82% between 2013 and 2020. Last year, 1,574 students from other colleges and universities took GRCC summer courses – 25% of all students enrolled during the semester.
Back on track: Volleyball team tops Glen Oaks for second win in a row Mar 3, 2021 After beginning the season 0-2, the Raiders are now 2-2 and sit in a second-place tie.
Workforce Wednesday: CNA program helps Liz Jeknavorian go from entry-level to clinical care coordinator Mar 2, 2021 'Helping people is truly who I am and what I want to be doing. GRCC has helped me beyond measure.'
Deadline approaching for GRCC Foundation scholarships, support to put higher education within reach and change lives Mar 2, 2021 The GRCC Foundation has more than 400 scholarship opportunities and last year distributed more than $1.1 million.
My Story Started at GRCC: Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young had an advanced degree, but GRCC Police Academy allowed her to reach her potential Feb 28, 2021 'GRCC, along with a lot of very hard work, allowed me to have the qualifications to meet my aspirations and serve my community to my fullest capabilities.'
GRCC basketball teams build on solid start with victories over Mid-Michigan College Feb 27, 2021 Both the men's and women's teams improve to 2-1 records with Friday wins against the Lakers.
Workforce Wednesday: Jerrittia Roseburgh's tenacity leads to machining apprenticeship, solid career Feb 23, 2021 Apprenticeships help students gain on-the-job training while working toward a degree or certificate
GRCC boosting ways to help students complete federal financial aid applications, gain access to grants, free-tuition programs Feb 23, 2021 The number of FAFSA forms submitted to GRCC for the 2021-2022 academic year is up by nearly 2,000 applications, about 44%.
My Story Started at GRCC: Public servant Bill Hardiman returned to GRCC with determination Feb 21, 2021 Hardiman served as Kentwood mayor, state senator.
Dr. Patricia Oldt remembered as an advocate for equity and social justice in education Feb 21, 2021 Former GRCC assistant dean inspired, mentored women to become leaders
GRCC, Ferris State University partnering to keep basketball players safer through weekly COVID-19 testing Feb 19, 2021 GRCC is exceeding safety protocols required by NJCAA, MCCAA for student-athletes competing in contact sports
Workforce Wednesday: Metallica Scholar Matthew Bronkema gaining in-demand welding skills Feb 17, 2021 After being laid off because of the pandemic, Bronkema sought a sustainable career that would allow him to advance.
My Story Started at GRCC: Trailblazing Black Calder Brewing co-founder Terry Rostic says GRCC gave him confidence Feb 14, 2021 'GRCC gave me a chance when no one else would. I was able to learn from great professionals and professors. GRCC gave me the confidence to continue my education.'
Late-starting winter semester classes offer opportunities to start on a degree, stay on track for graduation Feb 12, 2021 Classes start March 8, openings available in a variety of subjects.
GRCC President Pink tells state Senators the pandemic magnified obstacles, but sparked innovation and collaboration Feb 11, 2021 GRCC worked with partners to provide technology, food and other assistance.
Perfect again – GRCC Nursing students earn 100% pass rate on licensing exams in consecutive years Feb 10, 2021 Students thrived amid a pandemic that required ongoing shifts in instruction, hands-on experiences.
My Story Started at GRCC: Dr. John Selmon found success as student and athlete, then devoted his career to helping others Feb 8, 2021 Hall of fame wrestler devotes his career to higher education, serving community
