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Title	Date	Department
GRCC Celebrates Pride Month at Community Festivals	Jun 4, 2026	Admissions and Student Services
First-Generation Nursing Alumna Says Thank You	Jun 4, 2026
The Heart of GRCC Shines Through for Alumna Lexi Parden	Jun 3, 2026	Imaging Sciences, School of Health Sciences
TRIO Helps First-Generation Students Build Confidence and Find Opportunity	Jun 1, 2026	TRIO Programs
GRCC Alumnus Samuel Wright Says “Bet On Yourself!”	May 28, 2026	The Michigan Reconnect Program, Social Sciences, School of Liberal Arts
Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Celebrated for Professional Achievements and Community Impact	May 26, 2026	GRCC Foundation, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education
Water to Work Makes Waves With Mentorships and Paid Learning Opportunities	May 22, 2026	School of Workforce Training
Maurice Baker’s Journey Highlights the Life-Changing Power of Education	May 20, 2026	Business, School of Business and Industry
GRCC Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship	May 18, 2026	Language and Thought, School of Liberal Arts
Professor Elrod Is a Talented Addition to the GRCC Music Department	May 14, 2026	Music, School of Liberal Arts

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.

Student wearing a face covering working in an electronics lab.

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

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

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 sign "please keep GRCC safe & healthy".

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

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

GRCC plans virtual open house to help students stay on track, prepare for winter 2021 semester

Nov 5, 2020

Students and potential students who put their education on hold this fall can get back on track during Grand Rapids Community College’s winter 2021 semester, with college experts able to answer questions at a Saturday virtual open house.

Professor Mike Merchant, Launch U student Marciana Gutierrez and Chef Gilles Renusson

School News Network: Cutting-edge violin molds connect mechanical design, culinary departments with Launch U

Nov 4, 2020

n the Maker Lab inside the GRCC's Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center, a laser worked its way across a sheet of plexiglass, cutting lines and curlicues to form the pieces of a violin mold.

Students walking in front of the Peter and Pat Cook Academic Hall.

GRCC cross country dominates All-Region, All-Conference awards; Josh Kipkoech and Audrey Meyering named Runners of the Year

Nov 3, 2020

Grand Rapids Community College cross country student-athletes swept top individual honors after celebrating regional and conference championships with teammates.

Student working on a laptop in the newly renovated ATC

GRCC construction projects transforming buildings into state-of-the-art spaces for teaching, learning

Nov 2, 2020

Several key Grand Rapids Community College buildings are undergoing a transformation this year and next, with renovations and additions creating state-of-the-art spaces for teaching and learning.

My GRCC Story: Victoria Uy says caring faculty inspires her to reach new heights in culinary program

Nov 2, 2020

Victoria Uy came to Grand Rapids to work but soon learned that she could afford to make a Grand Rapids Community College degree part of her plans.

Team photo of cross country teams holding their championship plaques

GRCC cross country teams earn state and regional titles

Oct 31, 2020

The cross country teams are headed to the national championships