Construction underway on new GRCC sign system to help pedestrians, motorists navigate campus, connect with classes and services

Dec. 6, 2021 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Construction has started on a Grand Rapids Community College project intended to inform and inspire -- a comprehensive wayfinding system that will touch all areas of the downtown campus. A new sign system will help pedestrians and motorists navigate their way through the campus, connecting them with classes and services.

My Story Started at GRCC: Ricardo Tavárez leads New City Neighbors, providing job skills and leadership training

Dec. 6, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- 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. Ricardo Tavárez liked one of his GRCC classes so much that he took it twice! Tavárez enjoyed the creative writing course taught by poet David Cope, and what he learned there still plays a role in his daily life.

Grace Lodes, Andrew Moore lead as GRCC basketball teams split games against Mott Community College

Dec. 4, 2021, PORT HURON, Mich. -- Grace Lodes' double-double helped the Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball team earn a 69-66 victory over Mott Community College, while the men’s team fell short despite Andrew Moore's 22 points, losing 89-59 in the Skippers Holiday Tournament on Saturday. The GRCC women's team, now 2-5 on the season, scored a season-high 27 points in the second quarter against the MCC Bears and led by 11 points at the break, 43-32.

GRCC basketball teams fall to St. Clair County Community College in Skippers Holiday Tournament

Dec. 3, 2021, PORT HURON, Mich. -- The host Skippers of St. Clair County Community College defeated the Grand Rapids Community College women's and men's basketball teams Friday during the Skippers Holiday Tournament. The GRCC women's team trailed St. Clair County until late in the fourth quarter when Grace Lodes scored a layup and a free throw with 2:05 left, putting the team up 52-51. But St. Clair County would hit a three-point shot to pull ahead by one point on the following possession. GRCC would tie the score two more times down the stretch.

New Grand Rapids Promise Zone director Ashlee Mishler has spent career connecting students to life-changing opportunities

Dec. 3, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Ashlee Mishler has spent her career connecting students to life-changing opportunities, experiences she plans to lean on as Grand Rapids Community College’s new Promise Zone director. Mishler started in the role last month, overseeing Grand Rapids Promise Zone scholarships, which eliminate cost as a barrier to a quality GRCC education for eligible students. About 400 students are using the scholarships to attend GRCC this semester.

Here to Help: Kelsee Brozek helps music faculty, students work in harmony

Dec. 2, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Always remember, at GRCC, you are surrounded by people who want you to be successful and are ready to walk with you on your educational pathway. We are here to help! Meet Kelsee Brozek. Kelsee is here to help in the GRCC Music Department by creating a space where students can build a community and connect with each other, connect with their faculty and learn about resources around campus.

GRCC volleyball player Annie Holesinger named NJCAA First Team All-American

Dec. 1, 2021 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College volleyball player Annie Holesinger was named First Team All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association on Tuesday, making her one of the top community college players in the nation. Holesinger is the 12th All-American in Raider volleyball history, and the sixth named to the national First Team. A member of the volleyball team has earned All-American honors in five of the last six seasons. She’s the fifth GRCC student-athlete to earn All-American honors this semester.

Workforce Wednesday: Kevin Rios finds happiness and a great career as an automotive technician

Dec. 1, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- GRCC Workforce Training programs provide in-demand skills leading to rewarding careers. Each Wednesday we’ll meet students who are heading down an educational pathway and changing their lives by earning occupational certificates. After paying to get work done on his car, Kevin Rios realized not only is he interested in fixing cars, but he can make money doing it.

Giving Tuesday: Journalism scholarship helping Anthony Clark Jr. prepare for a career covering sports

Nov. 30, 2021, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A Grand Rapids Community College Foundation scholarship can change a student’s life. Anthony Clark Jr. dreams of a career covering the NBA, and is pursuing it in a GRCC classroom. “My goals are to become a journalist, analyst or commentator for an organization in the league and work my way up to these types of positions for the entirety of the league,” said Clark, who writes for GRCC’s student newspaper, The Collegiate.