A family milestone: GRCC’s Sondra Davis will graduate with her daughters

April 24, 2024They’re going to need a bigger graduation cake.With three members of the Davis family receiving their diplomas Thursday night at Grand Rapids Community College’s Commencement, there’s a lot to celebrate. Sondra Davis, 49, will accept her diploma arm-in-arm with two of her daughters: Alexis Truax, 31, and Kathrynn Davis, 20.It’s another completed milestone for the mother of four who’s attended college off and on since 1997, but never completed a degree program. Until now.

Grand Rapids Community College receives $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor

Grand Rapids Community College has been named a lead recipient of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant and will receive $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the second award GRCC has received from the Strengthening Community Colleges Grant program and is the only college in Michigan to receive this award. 

GRCC earned three top communications awards for its annual report, social media and design work

April 17, 2024, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - In March, the Grand Rapids Community College Marketing and Communications team earned three Paragon awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. GRCC competed with 210 community and technical colleges from the United States and Canada. 

Lyon & Fountain Streets to Allow Two-Way Traffic Temporarily

Due to the ongoing Division Avenue construction project, the City of Grand Rapids will convert both Lyon and Fountain Streets into two-way traffic between Division and Ransom beginning Monday, April 29.This will have a big impact on vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please be extra attentive and aware as you travel to and from campus as others may not know about the traffic shift.

GRCC students to present at MWest Challenge business venture competition

April 15, 2024 Grand Rapids, Mich. - Ten Grand Rapids Community College students will compete in this year’s MWest Challenge venture competition with the opportunity to win up to $3,000 for the best new business idea. 

What Happens When Gastronomy Meets Astronomy?

April 12, 2024, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Have you ever thought about how astronauts eat? Not just how they consume food in a zero gravity environment, but what is in their meals? 

GRCC Announces 2024 Commencement Awards

April 10, 2024, GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Community College is pleased to announce an impressive slate of award winners who will be honored at the April 25, 2024, commencement ceremony. These new awards honor the diversity, commitment and talent of graduates, faculty, and community supporters.Graduate of Excellence Awards