Amazon is partnering with GRCC - along with GVSU – to provide hourly employees access to credits for transfer or degrees and career-focused certificates. The West Michigan educational institutions are among 140 colleges and universities in the nation, and four in Michigan, to partner with the company.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised awareness about how Michigan communities can bridge gaps in care and improve quality of life for older residents.

19th century Grand Rapids botanist Emma Cole had a lasting impact on the educational and scientific world in and beyond our city.

“Normal was Never Enough” campaign brings attention to childhood disparities in Kent County, what is being done to eliminate them and policy changes to address root causes.

As winter passes the seasonal baton to spring, there’s lots to do along the Lakeshore, including St. Paddy's Day parades and music events, an exhibit of 19th-century art, an indoor market, and an opportunity for girlfriends to gather for food, fun, and fellowship.  

For some, attending events with lights, sounds, scents and textures can be overwhelming to the senses. Many local community centers and attractions include sensory-friendly events as part of their inclusive programming.

One in five GRCC students have tuition covered by a grant or scholarship program. Filling out the FAFSA form is the key to accessing financial support.

Across Michigan, health professionals are racing to understand which communities have been hit hardest by substance use disorder during the pandemic – and how to turn the trend back around.