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GRCC reps ‘raid’ high school to share college info

Grand Rapids Erin Albanese

The first crop of Challenge Scholars to receive tuition-free college has worked closely with GRCC on learning to navigate higher education...

GRCC launches efforts to raise $3 million to improve buildings, boost scholarships fund

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

One in three Kent County high-school graduates is connected to Grand Rapids Community College in some way, explained college representatives as they kicked off efforts to raise the final $3 million of $15 million earmarked for facility improvements and scholarships...

‘We all aspire to learn more’

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Celebrating 30 years as a post-secondary college experience in the arts and sciences, the academy serves students with education and a place to belong...

GRCC to host summer camp with musicians who mash classical, popular genres

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

ESME band members are challenging middle and high school students to blend modern and classical music during intensive summer experience...

Open-source textbooks lighten students’ financial load

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

About 70 GRCC faculty members have switched. The textbooks are available in math, science, social science, humanities, business and advanced placement...

GRCC counselors reach out to help students with mental health needs

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Along with free, confidential one-on-one counseling, they offer a slate of general workshops and mind-body wellness events based on mindfulness, managing emotions, sleep and other topics...

For the love of STEM

Grand Rapids Community College Dianne Carroll Burdick

GRCC faculty and students led middle schoolers during 'Fall In Love with STEM,' an event featuring exploration stations on a recent Saturday...

Whitmer touts ‘a path for everyone to prosperity’ in GRCC visit

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

Newly elected Gov. Gretchen Whitmer promoted her higher education proposals in Grand Rapids following her State of the State address...

Grant aims to ready middle schoolers for what comes after high school

Multi Districts Erin Albanese

Seventh-graders in four Wyoming school districts will receive tutoring, mentoring and career exploration opportunities via Grand Rapids Community College...

GRCC reopening Ford Fieldhouse, showcasing $8 million in upgrades

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The 43-year-old building has been under construction since spring to revamp the facility for athletic teams, academic use and the community. The lower-level health club is open to the public for $225 per year...

Students earn credits, gain jobs through GRCC training program

Bridging the Talent Gap Erin Albanese

After more than 600 hours spent learning to build houses, fix cars, take blood pressure and complete other skills needed for jobs available in West Michigan, 52 students graduated in December from the GRCC Job Training programs...

GRCC offers new certification in Supply Chain Operations Management

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

The community college is paving the way to equip people with introductory skills -- and meet the needs of employers -- to manage all facets of bringing goods from producer to consumer...

Workforce training programs show big economic impact

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

A year ago, Elizabeth Jose Pena wasn’t sure what her next career step should be. “I was a lost individual... I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my life.” What a difference a fast-paced training program can make...

Googling their way into IT

Grand Rapids Community College Erin Albanese

GRCC students are earning Google IT certificates, increasing their career readiness as they enter the industry...

Hands-on career exploration via Future Focused Fridays

Grand Rapids Community College Morgan Jarema

The entire East Campus student body will either be visited by or spend time every Friday this school year at area businesses, as well as work with employers on resumes and interviewing...

Grant will help prepare Wyoming area students for college

Godfrey-Lee Erin Albanese

Grand Rapids Community College is the recipient of a $2.1 million, six-year grant from the U.S. Education Department to boost chances for all students to succeed in college and beyond...

Leaders in achievement pass the torch

New principal envisions ‘a bright future’ at his alma mater

Environmental educator receives fellowship

High expectations, open hearts are administrators’ leadership strategies

Books on the Run bounces back

It takes a community to stage a musical

Superintendent to serve on Growing Michigan Together Council

Strings at Stocking strikes a chord

Restorative circles create safe space at the top of the day

‘Feed the kids’

‘It’s really all about providing equity’

Increasing entertainment accessibility for the hard-of-hearing community

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