Employee News Latest news Title Department Switch to List viewCard view Title Date Department 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 Cooke Scholarship Winner Doing Herself and GRCC Proud May 12, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences, TRIO Programs OTA Program Earns 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year May 8, 2026 Occupational Therapy Assistant , School of Health Sciences RJG Inc. Supports Plastics-Polymer Program Through Generous Partnership May 6, 2026 Manufacturing, School of Business and Industry GRCC partners with ReUp Education to support returning students Nov 6, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has partnered with ReUp Education to connect with and support former students who have paused their studies. How the GRCC Music program changed Shawn Lawton’s career path Nov 4, 2024 Have you ever taken an abrupt left turn in life because of something a teacher said? Shawn Lawton credits retired Grand Rapids Community College Music Department member Duane Davis with redirecting his entire career path. Apply now for GRCC’s Inherit the Dream Scholarship Nov 1, 2024 High school seniors in the Kent Intermediate School District can now apply for the Inherit the Dream Scholarship to attend Grand Rapids Community College. GRCC President and Board of Trustees member named to Crain's 200 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024 Oct 31, 2024 In an impressive recognition of their leadership and impact, GRCC President Dr. Charles W. Lepper and Board of Trustees member Daniel Williams have both been named to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 200 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024. Enhance skills quickly with GRCC microcredentials Oct 31, 2024 Credentials and micro-degrees are a growing trend in education benefitting students and employers. From GED to roofing entrepreneur: Victor Duran’s GRCC journey Oct 30, 2024 Victor Duran has made a name for himself in the roofing industry. But rather than take the credit for himself, he attributes his success to the support and instruction he received at Grand Rapids Community College. Embark on an unforgettable journey: A study away trip to Tanzania Oct 24, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is thrilled to announce its first Study Away trip to Tanzania,… Libor Ondras, making classical music accessible and enjoyable for all Oct 23, 2024 Passion, expertise, and purpose make up the heart of the Kent Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO). Kent Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 50 years of musical excellence Oct 21, 2024 Oct. 21, 2024 .The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce a landmark celebration marking… Introducing a new, industry-leading web UX design and development degree Oct 18, 2024 The Web UX Design and Development associate degree teaches students to focus on understanding user needs and translating those insights into functional, desirable solutions. GRCC celebrates early voting with Party at the Polls Oct 17, 2024 GRCC is excited to announce its participation in the nationwide Party at the Polls initiative. GRCC awarded $254,326 for student emergency fund Oct 16, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded $254,326 to increase its student emergency fund. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) awarded the funds through the state’s Student Success Grant Program. Funding boost helps support GRCC student needs Oct 15, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded $69,850 from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) through its Student Success Grant Program. Championing student well-being and tackling food insecurity Oct 14, 2024 GRCC receives $125,000 to address food insecurity among college students. The funding is part of the state budget’s one-year pilot Hunger-Free Campus program. I belong here: Joel Reyes Hernandez Oct 14, 2024 Scholarship helps Joel Reyes Hernandez build a new future in the United States. Justine Bryant honored for groundbreaking work in American Sign Language education Oct 11, 2024 Bryant’s work has helped increase access to interpreting services and encouraged more students to consider careers in ASL interpreting. Event Planner shares success by supporting BIPOC vendors Oct 10, 2024 Phalesha Kyes faced many challenges along the way to establishing her event planning business. Now she works to bring attention to organizations and entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations. GRCC achieves Gold status as a veteran-friendly campus Oct 9, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been recognized as a 2024-25 Gold level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this prestigious status. Nancy Forrest’s inspiring legacy on GRCC’s first Giving Day Oct 8, 2024 A shining example of commitment to GRCC is Math Professor Nancy Forrest, who has been a dedicated supporter of the GRCC Foundation for over two decades. GRCC's Marketing and Communications team earns seven top marketing awards Oct 8, 2024 The Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team recently was recognized for the quality of its work, winning seven district Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). GRCC joins inaugural AI institute for higher education Oct 3, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is one of 124 higher education institutions selected to participate in the inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. Unlock your future at GRCC's fall open houses Oct 2, 2024 Take the first step toward the future you’ve dreamed of by completing the Grand Rapids Community College enrollment process during two upcoming open houses. GRCC Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections Oct 1, 2024 The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized GRCC for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections. Finnish athletes find home at GRCC Sep 27, 2024 When you’re 4,200 miles from home, it’s nice to see some friendly faces. Two new student athletes from Finland say they’ve been welcomed with open arms since starting this fall at Grand Rapids Community College. Load More
GRCC partners with ReUp Education to support returning students Nov 6, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has partnered with ReUp Education to connect with and support former students who have paused their studies.
How the GRCC Music program changed Shawn Lawton’s career path Nov 4, 2024 Have you ever taken an abrupt left turn in life because of something a teacher said? Shawn Lawton credits retired Grand Rapids Community College Music Department member Duane Davis with redirecting his entire career path.
Apply now for GRCC’s Inherit the Dream Scholarship Nov 1, 2024 High school seniors in the Kent Intermediate School District can now apply for the Inherit the Dream Scholarship to attend Grand Rapids Community College.
GRCC President and Board of Trustees member named to Crain's 200 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024 Oct 31, 2024 In an impressive recognition of their leadership and impact, GRCC President Dr. Charles W. Lepper and Board of Trustees member Daniel Williams have both been named to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 200 Most Influential Business Leaders for 2024.
Enhance skills quickly with GRCC microcredentials Oct 31, 2024 Credentials and micro-degrees are a growing trend in education benefitting students and employers.
From GED to roofing entrepreneur: Victor Duran’s GRCC journey Oct 30, 2024 Victor Duran has made a name for himself in the roofing industry. But rather than take the credit for himself, he attributes his success to the support and instruction he received at Grand Rapids Community College.
Embark on an unforgettable journey: A study away trip to Tanzania Oct 24, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is thrilled to announce its first Study Away trip to Tanzania,…
Libor Ondras, making classical music accessible and enjoyable for all Oct 23, 2024 Passion, expertise, and purpose make up the heart of the Kent Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO).
Kent Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 50 years of musical excellence Oct 21, 2024 Oct. 21, 2024 .The Kent Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce a landmark celebration marking…
Introducing a new, industry-leading web UX design and development degree Oct 18, 2024 The Web UX Design and Development associate degree teaches students to focus on understanding user needs and translating those insights into functional, desirable solutions.
GRCC celebrates early voting with Party at the Polls Oct 17, 2024 GRCC is excited to announce its participation in the nationwide Party at the Polls initiative.
GRCC awarded $254,326 for student emergency fund Oct 16, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded $254,326 to increase its student emergency fund. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) awarded the funds through the state’s Student Success Grant Program.
Funding boost helps support GRCC student needs Oct 15, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been awarded $69,850 from the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education Advancement and Potential (MiLEAP) through its Student Success Grant Program.
Championing student well-being and tackling food insecurity Oct 14, 2024 GRCC receives $125,000 to address food insecurity among college students. The funding is part of the state budget’s one-year pilot Hunger-Free Campus program.
I belong here: Joel Reyes Hernandez Oct 14, 2024 Scholarship helps Joel Reyes Hernandez build a new future in the United States.
Justine Bryant honored for groundbreaking work in American Sign Language education Oct 11, 2024 Bryant’s work has helped increase access to interpreting services and encouraged more students to consider careers in ASL interpreting.
Event Planner shares success by supporting BIPOC vendors Oct 10, 2024 Phalesha Kyes faced many challenges along the way to establishing her event planning business. Now she works to bring attention to organizations and entrepreneurs from underrepresented populations.
GRCC achieves Gold status as a veteran-friendly campus Oct 9, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College has been recognized as a 2024-25 Gold level veteran-friendly school by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, marking the third consecutive year it has earned this prestigious status.
Nancy Forrest’s inspiring legacy on GRCC’s first Giving Day Oct 8, 2024 A shining example of commitment to GRCC is Math Professor Nancy Forrest, who has been a dedicated supporter of the GRCC Foundation for over two decades.
GRCC's Marketing and Communications team earns seven top marketing awards Oct 8, 2024 The Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team recently was recognized for the quality of its work, winning seven district Medallion Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR).
GRCC joins inaugural AI institute for higher education Oct 3, 2024 Grand Rapids Community College is one of 124 higher education institutions selected to participate in the inaugural Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum.
Unlock your future at GRCC's fall open houses Oct 2, 2024 Take the first step toward the future you’ve dreamed of by completing the Grand Rapids Community College enrollment process during two upcoming open houses.
GRCC Recognized for excellence in student voter registration and turnout during the 2022 midterm elections Oct 1, 2024 The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recognized GRCC for its nonpartisan democratic engagement efforts that fostered high levels of student voter engagement in the 2022 midterm elections.
Finnish athletes find home at GRCC Sep 27, 2024 When you’re 4,200 miles from home, it’s nice to see some friendly faces. Two new student athletes from Finland say they’ve been welcomed with open arms since starting this fall at Grand Rapids Community College.
