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GRCC’s nursing program meets students where they are, from first-time learners to experienced professionals ready to advance.

GRCC student Lee Hillman applied welding skills through a FutureTech Careers internship, collaborating with alumnus and artist Luis Fernandez on an ArtPrize entry that celebrates Puerto Rican culture.

Behind 50 years of GRCC’s Radiologic Technologist program is a simple truth: compassion is the key to lasting impact.

The Bridges to College-Raider Ready Program helps high school graduates prepare for their upcoming college career at GRCC.

Experience the power of art at GRCC! Explore works from 11 ArtPrize artists at the Collins Art Gallery and Spectrum Theater this fall.

GRCC will host a series of Tech Week GR 2025 events, from student networking to AI workshops, building bridges between education and industry.

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) will launch its 31st Annual Diversity Lecture Series with nationally recognized psychologist and community leader Dr. Brandi Pritchett-Johnson on Thursday, Sept. 18.

GRCC, West Michigan Works! and employers like Code on Wheels and Meta4mat are partnering to create a powerful talent pipeline.

GRCC earned the #20 spot on Forbes’ 2025 list of Best Employers in Michigan — a recognition of the people and values that make our college thrive.

Five Secchia Institute chefs created and executed a menu for the 2025 Kids’ Food Basket Farm to Table Dinner.

A modern, sustainable Rec Center opens for all GRCC students, with new fitness equipment, lounges and recreational programming.

With free tuition from the Michigan Community College Guarantee, Carson Chambers is building a debt-free future at GRCC.

Congratulations to the 2025 Excellence in Education Award recipients — Julie Lacksheide, Chad Sytsma and Marisol Blanco — for their outstanding impact!

GRCC launches new A.A.A.S. degree and capstone course in AI, giving students hands-on experience solving real-world problems with local businesses.

Yasmina Zimmer turned her passion for science into real-world impact, from GRCC to Denali National Park and a teaching role at U-M’s Earth Outreach Camp.

Fall 2025 registration is open! GRCC offers flexible, affordable classes in Grand Rapids, Holland and Online.

GRCC students visited U of M to explore transfer opportunities and support fellow students presenting research at a prestigious summer symposium.

After becoming a father, Shemond Wallace found purpose—and career stability—through GRCC’s Metallica Scholars Welding Bootcamp.

GRCC launched a new campus apiary, advancing sustainability and bee education with help from faculty, students and the local beekeeping community.

Welding student Lee Hillman is turning creativity into career skills through GRCC’s FutureTech program and an ArtPrize internship with Meta4mat.

Inspired by a coworker’s persistence, Ryan Wheeler returned to college at GRCC to pursue a manufacturing degree and reignite his career goals.

Three GRCC students earned scholarships from Discover Manufacturing to support their education and careers in West Michigan’s growing manufacturing industry.

GRCC grad Dallas Hansen returned to explore AI and computer science — now he’s interning in the field and setting his sights on solving real-world problems.

At just 21, GRCC alumnus Garret Fox earned global recognition, winning silver at the 2025 World Beer Cup for his historically inspired brew.