Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids Community College selects Sheila Jones as new provost

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs. In this role, Jones oversees Student Affairs and Success, Athletics, Instructional Support and Institutional Planning along with five academic areas — School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts, School of Business and Industry, School of STEM, and School of Workforce Training.

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  • After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After a nationwide search, Grand Rapids Community College has selected Dr. Sheila Jones as the new provost and executive vice president for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • "Dr. Jones has been a distinguished leader throughout her time at GRCC," stated Dr. Charles Lepper, GRCC president.
  • Jones has spent over 15 years in community college education and remains committed to creating opportunities and removing barriers for students to achieve their educational goals.

Amazon Officially Launches New Robotics Fulfillment Center in Detroit

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Today, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, state and local elected officials, and community partners in Detroit, Michigan.

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  • Today, Amazon celebrated the official opening of its new, state-of-the-art robotics fulfillment center with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, state and local elected officials, and community partners in Detroit, Michigan.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726351524/en/
    Amazon Officially Launches New Robotics Fulfillment Center in Detroit (Photo: Business Wire)
    "For nearly a decade, the State Fairgrounds sat as a vacant 140-acre eyesore producing nothing but weeds.
  • “We are thrilled to officially open our new Amazon robotics fulfillment center here in Detroit so we can continue to deliver for our customers in Michigan and beyond,” said Paola Lopez, Detroit Fulfillment Center Assistant General Manager.
  • “We are proud to partner with Amazon and have already begun recruiting Detroit residents for full-time positions at Amazon’s new Detroit robotics fulfillment center,” said Dana Williams, Chief Strategy Officer for Detroit at Work.

College Decision Day Completes Years-long Process for NHA Students

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National College Decision Day is a day of celebration as students across the country finalize the next step of their education.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National College Decision Day is a day of celebration as students across the country finalize the next step of their education.
  • Traditionally on May 1, College Decision Day is when first-year applicants commit to a college.
  • Each NHA school has its own spin on College Decision Day festivities.
  • Each NHA student is required to get into a four-year school to graduate, and College Decision Day represents the last checkpoint.

CAREER PATHWAYS IN WATER, WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES EXPANDED WITH WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND BAY COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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DETROIT, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) and Bay College are in partnership discussions to increase opportunities in building a pipeline to careers in the water and wastewater management industries in Michigan.

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  • DETROIT, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) and Bay College are in partnership discussions to increase opportunities in building a pipeline to careers in the water and wastewater management industries in Michigan.
  • The industry is short more than 10,000 workers nationwide in an industry that is critical to public health, environmental health, and natural resource management.
  • Bay College offers a Water Resource Management Associate's degree designed for specialized training in water and wastewater treatment theory and application to both entry-level personnel and those already in the field.
  • Bay College has an enterprising partnership with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) supported by a national $3.8 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for the West region of Michigan.

Hylant Hires Industry Veteran Carman Baines as Client Executive

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylant, a leading full-service insurance brokerage serving markets across the United States, announced today that Carman Baines has been hired as client executive.

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  • GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hylant , a leading full-service insurance brokerage serving markets across the United States, announced today that Carman Baines has been hired as client executive.
  • "We are incredibly excited for Carman to join the growing Hylant team," Jeff Lumpp, Hylant president, said.
  • "When the opportunity to become part of Hylant came about, the move was a no-brainer for me," Baines said.
  • "I am thrilled to be joining Hylant during this meaningful period of growth and innovation for the company," Baines said.

Michigan Students Among Winners of Havenpark Communities Academic Scholarship

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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HOLLAND, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Michigan students were among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities. The awards are part of Havenpark's expansion of its Education Success program, which offers financial support, mentoring, and other education initiatives to increase education access and opportunity for residents.

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  • HOLLAND, Mich., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Michigan students were among the 19 recipients of academic scholarships from Havenpark Communities, an operator and developer of manufactured home communities.
  • Havenpark Communities is an operator and developer of manufactured home communities and makes caring communities attainable for responsible residents across America.
  • Earlier this year, Havenpark Communities announced it has committed to adding 1,000 new affordable homes across the country, including in Michigan.
  • Havenpark Communities makes long-term investments in its communities, providing enduring value for current and future residents.

Grand Rapids Community College Selects PortalGuard to Secure Application and Data Access Across All Campuses

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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PortalGuard met GRCC IT team requirements such as assisting first-time users with onboarding, protecting against potential brute force attacks/failed sign-in attempts, and enhancing remote access security with adaptive authentication capabilities for off-campus login attempts.

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  • PortalGuard met GRCC IT team requirements such as assisting first-time users with onboarding, protecting against potential brute force attacks/failed sign-in attempts, and enhancing remote access security with adaptive authentication capabilities for off-campus login attempts.
  • In addition, PortalGuard's ability to handle multiple security standards, support a high volume of users (400,000+), and connect to multiple user repositories were essential in GRCC's selection process.
  • "GRCC chose PortalGuard in a competitive bidding process due to significant security capabilities and value over other vendor solutions," said Mark Cochran, President of BIO-key - PortalGuard.
  • Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.

Announcing Mastercam's 2021 Wildest Parts Competition Winners

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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TOLLAND, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mastercam has announced the 2021 Wildest Parts Competition winners.

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  • TOLLAND, Conn., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mastercam has announced the 2021 Wildest Parts Competition winners.
  • The Wildest Parts Competition is held each year to encourage student interest and participation in manufacturing.
  • The competition is open to students at the secondary and postsecondary levels to create parts demonstrating creativity and technical skill using Mastercam and also has a division for professional Mastercam users to enter parts they created.
  • "We always look forward to seeing all the entries we receive for Wildest Parts," said Peter Mancini, Product Manager, Education at Mastercam.

Speaker Announced for 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
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Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University will host the 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration featuring renowned speaker, Dr. David Stovall.

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  • Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University will host the 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration featuring renowned speaker, Dr. David Stovall.
  • This event, hosted by Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College and Grand Valley State University, will honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
  • The events speaker, Dr. Stovall studies the influence of race in urban education, community development and housing.
  • The Dr. Martin Luther King Commemorative Celebration will be held at the Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids on January 21.