GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

Hundreds of middle and high school learners participated in competitions that would put their problem-solving and STEAM skills to the test.

Mar 25, 2024


A group of people stand outside a modern building cutting a ribbon with scissors.

New Laker Store opens in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids

President Mantella, Mayor Bliss and the community gathered to celebrate the new store located in the GRAM.

Mar 22, 2024

Dancers from the student dance group Monarcas perform at the César Chávez celebration.

GVSU community celebrates life of César Chávez

In honor of César Chávez Day, GVSU’s Office of Multicultural Affairs celebrated alongside students, faculty and staff to honor the life and work of Mexican American activist César Chávez.

Mar 22, 2024


University Archives acquires comprehensive land use collection

Urban planner Mark Wyckoff donated master plans, zoning ordinances, maps and other documents that he collected throughout his life.

Mar 21, 2024


Small Business Development Center Day celebrates success of SBDCs guiding entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 20, marks Small Business Development Center Day, a day to recognize the network of nearly 1,000 SBDCs around the country and its mission in offering no-cost consulting and planning to entrepreneurs.

Mar 19, 2024


Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist

Nancy Hoogwerf, a junior studying political science, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the fall.

Mar 19, 2024



Spring issue of GVM debuts immersive digital platform, tells stories of origins

Stories in the spring issue focus on beginnings and are presented on a new digital platform.

Mar 13, 2024


Researchers find books aid the resilience of children who stutter

A faculty-student research team studied the use of books to improve the resilience of a child who stutters.

Mar 13, 2024


Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024