GRCC in the News – 4/20/12

See how much of an economic impact West Michigan’s colleges and universities generate
Published: Friday, April 20, 2012, 6:15 AM | Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Higher education is a major contributor to West Michigan’s economy. That’s according to recently completed studies from Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College, which show that each institution contributes hundreds of millions of dollars to the regional economy each year.  (More)

ACLU lawsuit alleges Grand Rapids mother, son were wrongly targeted, abused by immigration agents
Published: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 4:27 PM | Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A mother and son who say they were targets of harassment by immigration authorities are now represented by the ACLU in a lawsuit against the United States agency. […] The suit claims that on Feb. 23, 2011, the mother and her 22-year-old son, a student at Grand Rapids Community College, were driving near South Division Avenue and Burton Street SW to a cousin’s house where they planned to show the 6-year-old boy a new puppy.  (More)

Opera Grand Rapids holds final round of Collegiate Vocal Competition on Sunday (video)
Published: Thursday, April 19, 2012, 10:15 AM | Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Nine budding opera stars compete in the final round of Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition on Sunday. […] Final round contestants for the 2012 competition are: Alison Bieber, Zack Lutes, William Perry Reed and Madison Roester all from Grand Rapids Community College.  (More)