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Spotlight on Civil Discourse
March 24, 2022
GVSU recently released a video spotlight for the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse. The Center is directed by Lisa Perhamus, an Associate Professor of Educational Foundations.
The Importance of Black History Month
February 11, 2022
Dr. Reginald Blockett was recently interviewed by GVNext to share his thoughts about Black History Month.
Four Education faculty receive awards
February 9, 2022
Four Education program faculty members received 2022 GVSU Faculty Awards. These awards honor the outstanding contributions of our Education faculty, and were presented at the Faculty Awards Convocation on February 8, 2022.
Education network awarded global fellowship
February 8, 2022
A GVSU community-based networking program addressing shortage and retention of educators of color is part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows cohort.
School Counselors make a difference in Alaska
January 14, 2022
On the outskirts of civilization in Alaska, three counselors with Grand Valley connections are building a network of support for children in a rural school district.
Education Program growth amid teacher shortage
January 12, 2022
In an interview with WOOD TV8, Dr. Amy Schelling revealed that GVSU's education programs are growing amid the teacher shortage.
Proctor named director of GVSU Alumni Relations
January 5, 2022
Susan Proctor, an alumna of GVSU's M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education program, will serve as the director of Grand Valley's Alumni Relations
Alumna honored as GRPS Teacher of the Year
November 23, 2021
Nicole Durso, GVSU alumna, was recently honored as one of three teachers selected as Grand Rapids Public Schools' Jean Hamilton Cope Teacher of the Year.
Dean Soman interviewed on WGVU
August 3, 2021
Dr. Sherril Soman, Dean of the College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI), was recently interviewed on WGVU about the newly merged college.
Faculty identify effectiveness of schools' mental health program
June 18, 2021
Grand Valley faculty wrap-up a three-year study on a school-based mental health awareness/education program and found it effective in increasing behaviors that prevent suicide.