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 Sweet way to say 'Thanks.' Secchia Institute for Culinary Education donates pastries to Spectrum frontline workers Dec 16, 2020 It’s a pretty sweet way to say “thank you” to partners working on the frontlines. My Story Started at GRCC: Judge Sara Smolenski says GRCC 'helped shape the journey for me being a leader' Dec 14, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours! GRCC waiving online class fees for winter 2021 semester, helping keep college affordable as region recovers from pandemic Dec 14, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College is waiving online class fees for the upcoming winter 2021 semester, part of an effort to keep college as affordable as possible as the region continues to recover from the pandemic. My GRCC Story: Anna Abernethy wasn't sure she could succeed in college, but found 'wonderful people' to help her thrive Dec 11, 2020 Anna Abernethy had serious doubts about this whole college thing. Award-winning journalist Yamiche Alcindor to deliver keynote address during 35th Annual MLK Jr. commemoration Dec 9, 2020 Dec. 9, 2020, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Yamiche Alcindor, award-winning journalist and White House correspondent… Award-winning journalist Yamiche Alcindor to deliver keynote address during 35th Annual MLK Jr. commemoration Dec 9, 2020 Yamiche Alcindor, award-winning journalist and White House correspondent for PBS Newshour, will give the keynote address during West Michigan's commemoration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. My Story Started at GRCC: Poet laureate David Cope finds ‘platform for success’ at GRJC Dec 7, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours! My GRCC Story: Public Works Academy helps Cholonni Madison gain career skills while serving his city Dec 4, 2020 Cholonni Madison had just returned to West Michigan after living for a while in California. With Futures for Frontliners deadline approaching, GRCC offering FAFSA assistance Dec 1, 2020 The deadline to apply for free tuition through the state’s Futures for Frontliners program is at the end of this month, and Grand Rapids Community College is ready to assist applicants struggling to complete required federal financial aid forms. With Futures for Frontliners deadline approaching, GRCC offering FAFSA assistance Dec 1, 2020 Dec. 1, 2020, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The deadline to apply for free tuition through the state’s Futures… My Story Started at GRCC: Dr. Nkechy Ezeh says GRCC “opened the door” for a career advocating for children, training educators around the world Nov 30, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours! School News Network: GRCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program partners with Calvin University to help students overcome obstacles Nov 30, 2020 Calvin University student JonJon Conflitti enjoys his classes but has a hard time focusing on assignments. As a person with autism, he struggles with slowing down and keeping his work organized. GRCC’s new green roof reflects continued commitment to sustainability Nov 24, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its newest construction project through a 10,000-square-foot green roof on the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center expansion. My Story Started at GRCC: WZZM's George Lessens has been keeping us informed, safe for 40 years Nov 23, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours! My GRCC Story: When Alec Falicki was ready to continue his education, 'GRCC was waiting for me with open arms' Nov 20, 2020 Alec Falicki, a second-time college student, is willing to wait for his career goal to become reality. Product developed by GRCC grad, tested on campus named one of Time magazine's 100 Inventions of the Year Nov 19, 2020 A product developed by a Grand Rapids Community College alum and tested on campus this week was today named one of the top 100 inventions of 2020 by Time magazine. GRCC transitions more classes to remote learning and increasing student access to technology following state order focused on slowing COVID-19 spread Nov 17, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College will move additional in-person classes to remote learning and significantly reduce employee presence on campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, to comply with state directives to slow the spread of COVID-19. My story started at GRCC: Teresa Weatherall Neal says through GRCC, 'What I thought was impossible became my reality' Nov 16, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours! Inside the races: Coach Matt Sicilia shares how the Raiders made GRCC cross country history Nov 15, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College’s cross country teams made history Saturday, with both teams finishing in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships. GRCC cross country teams finish in national top 10, with three student-athletes earning All-American honors Nov 14, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College cross country teams finished in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 National Championships, with three student-athletes earning All-American honors. Alumnus, former Harvard professor conducting national study at GRCC in effort to slow spread of COVID-19 Nov 13, 2020 David Edwards’ educational journey started at Grand Rapids Community College and eventually led to him teaching at Harvard University. Now he’s working on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and is looking to GRCC to help. My GRCC Story: TRIO program connects Jose Ortega Carcano with University of Michigan researchers to work toward COVID-19 cure Nov 12, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College student Jose Ortega Carcano’s pursuit of a nursing career has already involved him in working to alleviate the biggest public health crisis of the modern era. GRCC commemorates students, employees and family who served in armed forces at Veterans Day observance Nov 11, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College proudly saluted students, employees and family who served in the Armed Forces during an annual Veterans Day commemoration on Wednesday. My story started at GRCC: Dr. Jim Buzzitta says GRCC gave him a solid educational foundation Nov 9, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. 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Sweet way to say 'Thanks.' Secchia Institute for Culinary Education donates pastries to Spectrum frontline workers Dec 16, 2020 It’s a pretty sweet way to say “thank you” to partners working on the frontlines.
My Story Started at GRCC: Judge Sara Smolenski says GRCC 'helped shape the journey for me being a leader' Dec 14, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
GRCC waiving online class fees for winter 2021 semester, helping keep college affordable as region recovers from pandemic Dec 14, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College is waiving online class fees for the upcoming winter 2021 semester, part of an effort to keep college as affordable as possible as the region continues to recover from the pandemic.
My GRCC Story: Anna Abernethy wasn't sure she could succeed in college, but found 'wonderful people' to help her thrive Dec 11, 2020 Anna Abernethy had serious doubts about this whole college thing.
Award-winning journalist Yamiche Alcindor to deliver keynote address during 35th Annual MLK Jr. commemoration Dec 9, 2020 Dec. 9, 2020, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Yamiche Alcindor, award-winning journalist and White House correspondent…
Award-winning journalist Yamiche Alcindor to deliver keynote address during 35th Annual MLK Jr. commemoration Dec 9, 2020 Yamiche Alcindor, award-winning journalist and White House correspondent for PBS Newshour, will give the keynote address during West Michigan's commemoration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
My Story Started at GRCC: Poet laureate David Cope finds ‘platform for success’ at GRJC Dec 7, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
My GRCC Story: Public Works Academy helps Cholonni Madison gain career skills while serving his city Dec 4, 2020 Cholonni Madison had just returned to West Michigan after living for a while in California.
With Futures for Frontliners deadline approaching, GRCC offering FAFSA assistance Dec 1, 2020 The deadline to apply for free tuition through the state’s Futures for Frontliners program is at the end of this month, and Grand Rapids Community College is ready to assist applicants struggling to complete required federal financial aid forms.
With Futures for Frontliners deadline approaching, GRCC offering FAFSA assistance Dec 1, 2020 Dec. 1, 2020, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The deadline to apply for free tuition through the state’s Futures…
My Story Started at GRCC: Dr. Nkechy Ezeh says GRCC “opened the door” for a career advocating for children, training educators around the world Nov 30, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
School News Network: GRCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program partners with Calvin University to help students overcome obstacles Nov 30, 2020 Calvin University student JonJon Conflitti enjoys his classes but has a hard time focusing on assignments. As a person with autism, he struggles with slowing down and keeping his work organized.
GRCC’s new green roof reflects continued commitment to sustainability Nov 24, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its newest construction project through a 10,000-square-foot green roof on the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center expansion.
My Story Started at GRCC: WZZM's George Lessens has been keeping us informed, safe for 40 years Nov 23, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
My GRCC Story: When Alec Falicki was ready to continue his education, 'GRCC was waiting for me with open arms' Nov 20, 2020 Alec Falicki, a second-time college student, is willing to wait for his career goal to become reality.
Product developed by GRCC grad, tested on campus named one of Time magazine's 100 Inventions of the Year Nov 19, 2020 A product developed by a Grand Rapids Community College alum and tested on campus this week was today named one of the top 100 inventions of 2020 by Time magazine.
GRCC transitions more classes to remote learning and increasing student access to technology following state order focused on slowing COVID-19 spread Nov 17, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College will move additional in-person classes to remote learning and significantly reduce employee presence on campus starting Wednesday, Nov. 18, to comply with state directives to slow the spread of COVID-19.
My story started at GRCC: Teresa Weatherall Neal says through GRCC, 'What I thought was impossible became my reality' Nov 16, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
Inside the races: Coach Matt Sicilia shares how the Raiders made GRCC cross country history Nov 15, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College’s cross country teams made history Saturday, with both teams finishing in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships.
GRCC cross country teams finish in national top 10, with three student-athletes earning All-American honors Nov 14, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College cross country teams finished in the top 10 at the National Junior College Athletic Association Division 2 National Championships, with three student-athletes earning All-American honors.
Alumnus, former Harvard professor conducting national study at GRCC in effort to slow spread of COVID-19 Nov 13, 2020 David Edwards’ educational journey started at Grand Rapids Community College and eventually led to him teaching at Harvard University. Now he’s working on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and is looking to GRCC to help.
My GRCC Story: TRIO program connects Jose Ortega Carcano with University of Michigan researchers to work toward COVID-19 cure Nov 12, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College student Jose Ortega Carcano’s pursuit of a nursing career has already involved him in working to alleviate the biggest public health crisis of the modern era.
GRCC commemorates students, employees and family who served in armed forces at Veterans Day observance Nov 11, 2020 Grand Rapids Community College proudly saluted students, employees and family who served in the Armed Forces during an annual Veterans Day commemoration on Wednesday.
My story started at GRCC: Dr. Jim Buzzitta says GRCC gave him a solid educational foundation Nov 9, 2020 Start at GRCC and go anywhere! Every former student has a story to tell about how GRCC gave them the education and opportunity to be successful. We’re sharing some of those stories, and want to hear yours!
