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Mantella interviews 2 former U.S. presidents, caps milestone year chairing Economic Club
June 5, 2026
GVSU President calls leading event with Bush, Clinton and Grand Rapids leaders 'honor of a lifetime'
GVSU will present award to pillar of the Battle Creek community
June 4, 2026
Joseph Stewart, former GVSU Board of Trustees member, will receive the award on June 11.
Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City
May 29, 2026
The event expanded healthcare education and career exploration for rural students.
Reimagining chemistry education inside a correctional facility
May 28, 2026
The Bellamy Creek Program recently completed its second year with a cohort of 16 students.
Curiosity and creativity drive Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central
May 26, 2026
The summit was designed to introduce students to STEAM fields through emerging technologies.
In Brookings article, Mantella finds promise for higher education's ‘missing middle’ in Thompson Scholars’ shared-investment approach
May 25, 2026
Article addresses potential solution for design failure in serving middle-income families
Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz
May 8, 2026
The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.
GVSU in photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at May 2026 Commencement
May 5, 2026
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship
May 1, 2026
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.