Alumni in the News
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Two departments team to offer virtual professional development opportunities to alumni, community
August 6, 2020
Next webinar is Seidman College of Business Dean Diana Lawson, discussing leading change on Aug. 12.
Alumni Business Directory aims to enhance Laker community
July 2, 2020
More than 100 companies are listed online in the new Alumni Owned Business directory.
Alumna leads Grand Rapids window activation project
June 15, 2020
Jasmine Bruce led a project to create murals on boarded-up businesses in downtown Grand Rapids.
Earning a master's degree during a pandemic: alumna finds learning form of self-care
June 9, 2020
Counterman juggles work, home challenges with new MPA courses.
Community blood drive dedicated to frontline heroes, supported by university volunteer networks
June 1, 2020
The Versiti Blood Center drive on Thursday is backed by two subgroups from the Networks of Support.
President Mantella tells alumni experiential learning may look different in the fall, but will have the same impact
May 19, 2020
Alumni from 12 states joined a virtual town hall with President Mantella and university leaders.
Graduate, a Chicago educator, savoring surprise video call from Obama to thank him for his dedication to teaching
May 14, 2020
Daniel Michmerhuizen, '00, received the call in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Nursing graduate, LPGA hopeful returns to frontlines to treat COVID-19 patients
May 7, 2020
The All-American golfer called her former hospital manager in Ann Arbor and asked if she could help.
Alumnus leads grassroots effort to help W. Mich. nonprofits, small businesses
April 3, 2020
One Grand Valley alumnus is helping local businesses and nonprofits during coronavirus closures.
Novel by alumna earns recognition from Library of Michigan
March 17, 2020
Alumna Erin Bartels earned a spot on the Library of Michigan's Notable Books list for her novel.