Green River College’s Information Technology program was recently featured in the Aspen Institute’s Community College Guide to Excellence and Equity in STEM Programs for their effective strategies to reach, recruit, and support of diverse populations that are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Deborah Casey, Vice President of Student Affairs at Green River College, is one of 35 leaders selected for the 2023-24 class of the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship.
Read More about the article: Deb Casey Selected for Aspen Institute Fellowship April 5, 2023
Lisa Turner is a printmaker whose creative practice utilizes a variety of printmaking methods to examine materialism and consumption. Plasticity offers interpretations that might lead to discussions surrounding obsolescence, the ephemeral nature of consumption, environmental concerns, or the endless quest for individuality through consumerism.
Read More about the article: Lisa Turner: Plasticity March 6, 2023
Green River College will celebrate the life and legacy of its third president, Rich Rutkowski, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The event will take place both in-person in the Mel Lindbloom Student Union and virtually on Zoom.
Read More about the article: GRC to celebrate the life of former college president Rich Rutkowski February 15, 2023
Green River College was recently awarded a $400,000 grant through the Strada Education Network Employer and Community College Partnership Challenge. The grant is part of an effort to support innovative collaborations across the country between community colleges and employers. Green River will also participate in opportunities to share insights and learn from other community colleges and employers, through a community of practice.
Read More about the article: Green River College receives $400k grant to strengthen employer partnerships and connect students with opportunity December 5, 2022
Governor Inslee announced last month that the State of Washington will be ending its remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by Oct. 31. Green River College has reviewed the state’s guidance and will be making the following changes to the College’s current COVID-19 protocols, effective Nov. 1, 2022:
Read More about the article: Covid higher education proclamation to expire Oct. 31, 2022 / Message from the President October 25, 2022
Green River College's College Relations team recently received top honors from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) - District 7 Medallion Awards competition. This annual competition is exclusive to, and judged by, marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges.
Read More about the article: Green River College receives regional recognition for excellence in marketing and communications October 18, 2022
It is with deep sadness that I write to share the news of the passing of Rich Rutkowski, Green River’s third president. The College was informed of his passing on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022.
Read More about the article: In Memory: Rich Rutkowski October 10, 2022
U.S. Representative Kim Schrier and Lourdes E. 'Alfie' Alvarado-Ramos, director, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, hosted a roundtable conversation with GRC veteran and military students on Oct. 3 to discuss the recent passage of the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
Read More about the article: U.S. Representative Kim Schrier hosts roundtable discussion with GRC veteran and military students October 5, 2022
The Green River College Foundation recently named Erin Jones the winner of the inaugural D.R. Hanford Leadership Award for her nationally recognized work in education, equity, social justice, and community outreach.
Read More about the article: Erin Jones receives inaugural D.R. Hanford Leadership Award from the Green River College Foundation September 27, 2022
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