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GRCC waives fees for summer classes, holding first session remotely

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Grand Rapids Community College is taking several steps to meet the needs of students financially and through distance learning so they can continue their education during the global pandemic..

Stepping up to donate in a time of need

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Tech Center, GRCC are among schools making large donations of equipment to help local health care professionals fight COVID-19...

GRCC offering food pick up

School 2.0 Erin Albanese

Grand Rapids Community College students challenged with food insecurity during the coronavirus crisis can pick up bags of food through drive-by pickups during the next three weeks...

Students to cruise toward success this summer

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The program’s focus is connecting students with resources and awareness of college and careers...

Discovering passions, paths and purpose

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The annual event welcomed 830 eighth graders from 24 Kent ISD schools to learn about opportunities beyond high school...

For hard-working student, Promise Zone scholarship ‘such a big relief’

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

Karla Lopez looks forward to graduating soon from Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy and attending GRCC at no cost...

GRCC nursing programs hit anniversary milestones

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The programs are celebrating 100 percent student pass rates...

Exonerated Central Park Five member calls for ‘true justice, true liberty’

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Exonerated Central Park Five member Yusef Abdus Salaam presented the keynote speech, 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,' for the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration...

‘It might spark a desire to want to change something’

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

The Lunch & Learn series aims to bring in people representing different careers and backgrounds to speak on various topics...

‘A wonderful day’ for Grand Rapids: scholarship promise for students citywide

Grand Rapids Charles Honey

In addition to the Challenge Scholars scholarships available to Union High School graduates, students throughout Grand Rapids will be eligible for fully funded scholarships to Grand Rapids Community College thanks to the Grand Rapids Promise Zone development plan...

Student groups focused on diversity earn pins, hear messages of empowerment

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The groups, open to all students, support populations that are historically underrepresented in college. About 90% are the first in their family enrolled...

GRCC culinary students create magical land of sweets

Grand Rapids Community College Dianne Carroll Burdick

Now on display at DeVos Performance Hall, the larger-than-life candy land was created by students in the Pastry Centerpieces and Wedding Cakes in the Secchia Institute for Contemporary Arts...

‘Getting ready for the robot revolution’

Kelloggsville Phil de Haan

Middle school students think robots are probably the future, but for right now they’re hoping to have fun, learn a few things and hang out with their friends...

Grant to allow ease in academic advising

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

It's often challenging to schedule appointments because students are attending school and have other life responsibilities...

Order’s up!

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

In a busy Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Arts kitchen, two-person teams of students from GRCC, Mexico, Canada and Scotland competed to create the best dishes during Nation’s Cup...

School, city and college partner on public works class

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Students will earn certifications and hands-on experience in the field. Those who complete the program are guaranteed a job interview...

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