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 TRIO Helps First-Generation Students Build Confidence and Find Opportunity Jun 1, 2026 The TRIO STEM program supports students as they pursue research opportunities, overcome barriers and create new paths for their futures. GRCC Alumnus Samuel Wright Says “Bet On Yourself!” May 28, 2026 Wright came to GRCC as a nontraditional student and is preparing to attend law school this fall. Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Celebrated for Professional Achievements and Community Impact May 26, 2026 This year’s honorees, Dr. Orzie Henderson and Levi Knoll, have excelled in their careers and given back to their communities. Water to Work Makes Waves With Mentorships and Paid Learning Opportunities May 22, 2026 The program will return in the fall and continue to offer a rewarding and student-centered approach to workforce development. Maurice Baker’s Journey Highlights the Life-Changing Power of Education May 20, 2026 Baker returned to college and excelled as a student and community leader. GRCC Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship May 18, 2026 Karalynn Davis will attend Central Michigan University with the prestigious Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship. Professor Elrod Is a Talented Addition to the GRCC Music Department May 14, 2026 As Jonah Elrod finishes up his first year at GRCC, he has nothing but praise for his students and colleagues. Cooke Scholarship Winner Doing Herself and GRCC Proud May 12, 2026 Tara Huskey says that GRCC helped prepare her for future education and a career in significant ways. OTA Program Earns 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year May 8, 2026 GRCC’s 2025 Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100% pass rate on the national credentialing exam. RJG Inc. Supports Plastics-Polymer Program Through Generous Partnership May 6, 2026 Michigan-based company, RJG, will place their latest technology on one of the injection molding machines at GRCC. “More Than Clothes”: GRCC Grad Closet Pop-Up Helps Students Step Into What’s Next May 5, 2026 Students selected free professional attire for commencement, job interviews, internships and fellowships. Empowering Women, One Student at a Time May 4, 2026 GRCC and Grade to Grad School for Girls celebrate female students from Grand Rapids Public Schools at their end-of-year conference on May 7, 2026. Scholarship Semifinalist Credits GRCC’s Role in Her Personal Growth Apr 30, 2026 Clarissa Hernandez-Ceron is pursuing her degree in physical therapy and is a semifinalist for a prestigious transfer scholarship. Brooke DeGraaf Fulfills a Lifelong Goal at GRCC Apr 28, 2026 After a long and successful career, Brooke DeGraaf returned to the classroom to finish what she started — earning her college degree. Quinn Thomas Made a New Life at GRCC Apr 24, 2026 After graduating from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC, Quinn Thomas restarted her academic career, finding new success and turning her culinary dreams into reality. High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life. Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC. Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward. Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection. GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections. GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 GRCC’s 2026 Commencement celebrates student achievement and honors outstanding Graduates of Excellence and distinguished award recipients who exemplify leadership, perseverance and community impact. GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Students and community members will be on stage May 8 at St. Cecilia as part of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival. Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 GRCC’s Math department uses a growth mindset to shift learning from numbers and answers to problem-solving. GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 The production highlights the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis. Load More
TRIO Helps First-Generation Students Build Confidence and Find Opportunity Jun 1, 2026 The TRIO STEM program supports students as they pursue research opportunities, overcome barriers and create new paths for their futures.
GRCC Alumnus Samuel Wright Says “Bet On Yourself!” May 28, 2026 Wright came to GRCC as a nontraditional student and is preparing to attend law school this fall.
Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni Celebrated for Professional Achievements and Community Impact May 26, 2026 This year’s honorees, Dr. Orzie Henderson and Levi Knoll, have excelled in their careers and given back to their communities.
Water to Work Makes Waves With Mentorships and Paid Learning Opportunities May 22, 2026 The program will return in the fall and continue to offer a rewarding and student-centered approach to workforce development.
Maurice Baker’s Journey Highlights the Life-Changing Power of Education May 20, 2026 Baker returned to college and excelled as a student and community leader.
GRCC Student Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship May 18, 2026 Karalynn Davis will attend Central Michigan University with the prestigious Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship.
Professor Elrod Is a Talented Addition to the GRCC Music Department May 14, 2026 As Jonah Elrod finishes up his first year at GRCC, he has nothing but praise for his students and colleagues.
Cooke Scholarship Winner Doing Herself and GRCC Proud May 12, 2026 Tara Huskey says that GRCC helped prepare her for future education and a career in significant ways.
OTA Program Earns 100% Pass Rate for Third Consecutive Year May 8, 2026 GRCC’s 2025 Occupational Therapy Assistant program achieved a 100% pass rate on the national credentialing exam.
RJG Inc. Supports Plastics-Polymer Program Through Generous Partnership May 6, 2026 Michigan-based company, RJG, will place their latest technology on one of the injection molding machines at GRCC.
“More Than Clothes”: GRCC Grad Closet Pop-Up Helps Students Step Into What’s Next May 5, 2026 Students selected free professional attire for commencement, job interviews, internships and fellowships.
Empowering Women, One Student at a Time May 4, 2026 GRCC and Grade to Grad School for Girls celebrate female students from Grand Rapids Public Schools at their end-of-year conference on May 7, 2026.
Scholarship Semifinalist Credits GRCC’s Role in Her Personal Growth Apr 30, 2026 Clarissa Hernandez-Ceron is pursuing her degree in physical therapy and is a semifinalist for a prestigious transfer scholarship.
Brooke DeGraaf Fulfills a Lifelong Goal at GRCC Apr 28, 2026 After a long and successful career, Brooke DeGraaf returned to the classroom to finish what she started — earning her college degree.
Quinn Thomas Made a New Life at GRCC Apr 24, 2026 After graduating from the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at GRCC, Quinn Thomas restarted her academic career, finding new success and turning her culinary dreams into reality.
High Schoolers at Grand Rapids Learning Center Graduate With College Credits and Confidence in Their Future Apr 22, 2026 Students at GRLC work toward their diplomas, earn college credits and gain skills for the next step in life.
Christine Dobberstein: Award-Winning Professor Apr 20, 2026 Professor Christine Dobberstein received the 2026 Michigan Dental Association Allied Dental Professional Educator Award after 28 years of teaching at GRCC.
Secchia Institute for Culinary Education: Where Food Is About Community Apr 16, 2026 Associate professor Sasha Ahmed shares her passion for community, GRCC and paying it forward.
Recording Tech Student Selected as Runner-Up in National Composition Competition Apr 14, 2026 Tyler Watkins' original composition moves the listener through a journey of self-reflection.
GRCC Marketing Department Honored by National Marketing Organization Apr 13, 2026 Empowering the GRCC community through shared stories and student connections.
GRCC to Celebrate Class of 2026 at Commencement Ceremony on April 30 Apr 10, 2026 GRCC’s 2026 Commencement celebrates student achievement and honors outstanding Graduates of Excellence and distinguished award recipients who exemplify leadership, perseverance and community impact.
GRCC’s Kent Philharmonic Orchestra to Make Its Gilmore Festival Debut Apr 8, 2026 Students and community members will be on stage May 8 at St. Cecilia as part of the 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival.
Making Math Accessible, One Problem at a Time Apr 6, 2026 GRCC’s Math department uses a growth mindset to shift learning from numbers and answers to problem-solving.
GRCC Players’ CONTINUITY Is a Call to Action on Climate Change Apr 2, 2026 The production highlights the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis.
