News from Grand Valley State University

National TRIO Day celebrates support systems that turn potential into futures

Grand Valley's 11 programs, including Detroit, held events to celebrate students, partnerships.

Feb 24, 2026


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GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners 

A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.

Feb 24, 2026

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“It’s the start of something that’s going to be really great”

The GVSU Speech and Debate team entered its first competitions in December, sending four competitors to Indianapolis for two tournaments that proved successful for the inexperienced team.

Feb 23, 2026


Where possibility meets purpose: President Mantella shares her story at Women’s Commission event

President Philomena Mantella spoke about her life, lessons learned and her journey to becoming a leader as part of the 2026 HerStory series on February 19.

Feb 19, 2026


New GVSU West Michigan Trustworthy AI Consortium receives $1.03M in federal support

The initiative will unite GVSU experts with partners from different sectors to design responsible, trustworthy AI systems.

Feb 18, 2026


New dean to lead collaborative, interdisciplinary vision for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Christopher Jones brings decades of experience in higher education to his new role after serving in leadership roles at Le Moyne College, Northern Illinois University and Bradley University.

Feb 17, 2026


Przydzial creates full-circle moment as new director of Alumni Relations

A former Laker basketball player, Mike Przydzial began his new role in mid-January.

Feb 16, 2026


GVSU faculty researchers: Health care wages not keeping up with inflation in Michigan

Faculty members presented data at the annual Health Economic Insights event, hosted by the Kirkhof College of Nursing and Seidman College of Business.

Feb 13, 2026


Rethinking patient care: GVSU students join amputees at adaptive soccer clinic

Adaptive soccer is played with forearm crutches and is designed to make the sport accessible to those with a full or partial amputation of the leg.

Feb 12, 2026


Preserving community history: Students gain key experience working on West Michigan heritage projects

Two students curated area stories through internships at the Kutsche Office of Local History.

Feb 11, 2026