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U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos will visit Grand Rapids Community College and Van Andel Education Institute on Tuesday, August 1.

They are much in demand, but difficult to find. They are Certified Nursing Assistants, and there is a huge need, nation wide. So, to the rescue, Grand Rapids Community College and Holland Home.

Starting this fall, some high school students will be able to take college courses. The Grand Rapids Public School and Grand Rapids Community College teamed up to create an 'Early Middle College' program. This will allow students to take college classes that will earn them credit towards getting their Associates Degree...

There is no college or university in the country that owns a brewery... until now... and it's right here in Grand Rapids! Grand Rapids Community College is set to debut Fountain Hill Brewery and Peter's Pub today (Friday, 9/23). According to GRCC's website they are the first college that is licensed to own and operate a brewery...

A man knocking on doors here in Grand Rapids, claiming to be collecting cash donations for Grand Rapids Community College and the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids, is actually attempting to scam people, according to GRCC.

Grand Rapids Community College's 28th annual community celebration recognizing the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday night features Public Enemy MC Chuck D as keynote speaker. Public Enemy was inducted last April into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

GRCC is set to receive $4.1 million in grant money.  The college is part of the Michigan Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing, which was awarded a much larger $24.9 million grant, of which GRCC gets a share. GRCC will use the money used to upgrade manufacturing programs, purchase equipment better suited to teach advances in manufacturing and also for new equipment to grow their current educational

Grand Rapids Police are on the hunt for two men who are being sought in connection with two separate armed robberies near the main campus of Grand Rapids Community College on Wednesday evening. Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.

On May 8th voters rejected a $98.6 million millage proposal from Grand Rapids Community College.  The vote was 57% "no". The proposed millage would have upgraded technology and renovated buildings at GRCC.  Now GRCC is requiring students to pay a $100 per semester "facilities fee".  Is the new fee fair to students?

Tuesday brought numerous elections across West Michigan.  Grand Rapids Community College's request for nearly $100 million was one of many proposed millages. Schools also on Tuesday's ballot include:  Allendale, Coopersville, Grand Haven, Grandville, Holland, Hudsonville, Lowell, Northview, Spring Lake, West Ottawa, and more. Results are in.

I suppose the salaries of any higher ed professional is a matter of public record so it should be no surprise that the Grand Rapids Press has listed who is making what pay at Grand Rapids Community College. I can only speak for myself and say that it's a little over the top to see your name printed in the local paper with such personal details about what you make for living... yikes!

A GRCC student is most likely very thankful he wasn't hurt in a kidnapping-robbery yesterday in broad daylight. The incident happened downtown Grand Rapids. Click here for the full story.