Grand Rapids Community College

05/28/2026

GRCC Alumni Samuel Wright has gone from high school dropout to 4.0 student.

Samuel started at GRCC through the Reconnect program. Through his hard work and perseverance, he’s now preparing to attend law school this fall, with a full ride scholarship.

“Don’t let your past define you,” Samuel shares, “I made a lot of mistakes as a young person and put myself in bad positions. But I am not the same person I was then, and neither are you. I bet on myself, and I’m succeeding.

Read Samuel's story: https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/news/grcc-alumnus-samuel-wright-says-bet-yourself

05/27/2026

Giveaway Alert!

The GRCC Lakeshore Campus has new shirts featuring the River Raider.

Follow their page, share to your story and tag a friend to be entered to win!

🎉✨ LAKESHORE GIVEAWAY ALERT ✨🎉
Who’s ready for some FREE GRCC LAKESHORE merch?!
We’re giving away our BRAND NEW GRCC Lakeshore Campus t-shirts — and we’ll be choosing TWO lucky winners!
One winner from Facebook
One winner from Instagram
Winners will get to pick their favorite shirt design in either black or blue PLUS score some extra GRCC Lakeshore goodies!
Here’s how to enter:
✅ Follow our page
✅ Share this post to your story
✅ Tag a friend and comment "Done" below
Bonus: You can enter on BOTH Facebook and Instagram for an extra chance to win!
Giveaway closes Monday, June 15 at 12:00 p.m.
Winners will be contacted directly after the giveaway closes.
Good luck!

05/27/2026

Happy World Otter Day! 🦦

Did you know river otters can hold their breath for up to eight minutes?!

We're proud to have such clever, adaptable, and resourceful animals as our mascot. Go Raiders!

05/26/2026

This weekend our culinary study away students continued to explore Japan.

Students attended a tea ceremony and were able to try on traditional Kimonos. They learned about soba making and tasted eel prepared in different ways.

In their free time students explored the city, some visited Tokyo Disney and others opted to make their own chopsticks!

The group heads home today, safe travels Raiders!
GRCC Center for High-Impact Experiences

05/26/2026

Introducing Grassroots on the Grass!

Join us for a casual, summer book conversation series about the book Grand Rapids Grassroots: An Anthology.

The series started May 21 and is held every other Thursday at noon on the grass in front of the Ford Fieldhouse.

Learn more at grcc.edu/CommonReading

05/25/2026

GRCC’s Water to Work program returns this fall and seats are currently open.

The program provides students with paid learning opportunities that turn into meaningful careers in the water industry.

This program is made possible through a partnership with City of Grand Rapids Water System and Bay College.

Learn more: https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/news/water-work-makes-waves-mentorships-paid-learning-opportunities

05/22/2026

Campus will be closed on Monday, May 25 in honor of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It's a sacred time to remember and reflect on the cost of freedom, and to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

05/22/2026

The new River Otter exhibit is officially open at the John Ball Zoo!

These four otters are curious, silly and full of energy!

The GRCC team had a blast sharing the Raider spirit with stickers and temporary tattoos.

GRCC students and employees can visit the zoo for free with a Go See GR Card. grcc.edu/GoSeeGR

05/21/2026

Join us at Water-Poolooza on May 30 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This free, family-friendly event offers an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at where Grand Rapids’ drinking water comes from.

This event is in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids Water System.

05/21/2026

Checking in with our study away students in Japan!

Students attended a tempura class, visited the fish market, and made sushi.

Students got to try Japansese fruits and New Zealand red kiwi and toured through Nishiki (knife) shops.

Study away is made possible by the GRCC Center for High-Impact Experiences.

05/21/2026

The Raiders wrapped up a historic softball season at the NJCAA Division World Series.

MAY 20, 2026, SPARTANBURG, SC – The historic postseason run for the Grand Rapids Community College Raiders softball team came to a close Wednesday afternoon in Spartanburg, South Carolina, as GRCC fell 7-3 to Cuyahoga Community College at the NJCAA Division II World Series.