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Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life.

Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC.

Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward.

Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection.

Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections.

GRCC’s 2026 Commencement celebrates student achievement and honors outstanding Graduates of Excellence and distinguished award recipients who exemplify leadership, perseverance and community impact.

Students and community members will be on stage May 8 at St. Cecilia as part of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival.

GRCC’s Math department uses a growth mindset to shift learning from numbers and answers to problem-solving.

The production highlights the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis.

Students in the Quality Science program learn the skills they need for problem-solving on the job.

Staff and students had the opportunity to grow their leadership skills and connect with their cultural identity at the USHLI conference.

With new MiLEAP funding, GRCC is expanding mental health support to better meet students where they are.

This program encourages everyone to learn about civics and activism within GRCC and the Grand Rapids community.

Assistant professor Dr. Emily Pain and their Gender Studies class introduce the life and legacy of activist Pauli Murray through student-created zines and collaborative community events.

The Center for High-Impact Experiences transforms community college from a collection of courses into a place of exploration, collaboration and growth.

At GRCC, biology professor Niki Evans is expanding accessibility so all students can participate in hands-on science.

Community STEM Day is a free, hands-on event designed to spark curiosity and inspire learners through interactive activities.

Registration for the summer session is open.

Grand Rapids Community College has been recognized nationally for measurable progress in student success and equity-driven institutional transformation.

Students can customize their community college experience with Pre-Neuroscience and Pre-Psychology Behavior Analysis programs.

Serving GRCC’s Language and Thought Department for 16 years, adjunct professor Tamera Detrick keeps humans at the center of the humanities.

The GRCC professor and orchestra director will lead the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall after a career shaped by perseverance and mentorship.

Troy Walwood and Scott Van Hoven share insights from their careers as Scott prepares to take the lead on the Plastics-Polymer Engineering program.

Kaleb Gomez Corder wins composition competition at a pivotal moment.