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Education student commencement story
December 2, 2025
Breezy Rusher, a December 2025 graduate in social studies and secondary education, found community, led the Educators of Color Network, and explored research and mentorship throughout his Grand Valley experience.
CAEP Call for Third Party Comments
November 10, 2025
As part of our CAEP accreditation site visit in March 2026, GVSU's Education Programs are seeking Third Party Comments on the quality of the professional education programs at GVSU.
Education students receive classroom libraries
October 3, 2025
Nearly 150 Education students received 240 books apiece for their classroom libraries after partnering with The Storehouse of Community Resources to sort and organize books.
Faculty receives Glenn A. Niemeyer Award
February 18, 2025
Ellen Schiller, Professor of Teaching and Learning, received a distinguished Glenn A. Niemeyer Award at the Faculty Awards Convocation.
Nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books
January 13, 2025
The Michigan Literacy Program helps new teachers from GVSU stock their classrooms with books, free of charge. Education faculty Megan Freudigmann and Sheryl Vlietstra operate the program.
State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators
December 11, 2024
GVSU leads Michigan universities in funds received from MI Future Educator Programs.
High school teacher academies explore education
November 5, 2024
Ninety-nine Michigan high school students participated in GVSU's 1st Teacher Academy Career Day, discovering resources and information for future teachers.
CECI partnership developing PK-12 teachers
July 23, 2024
A partnership between GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is shaping the next class of PK-12 teachers.
Alumni create PBS show Wimee's World
July 2, 2024
Wimee's World, created by GVSU alumni, provides interactive educational TV for kids. Stephanie Kammeraad '01, is an alumnus of GVSU's Master of Education and serves as the show's Author, Educational Consultant, and Tech Director.
Groundswell showcases K-12 students environmental projects
June 5, 2024
K-12 students exhibited environmental projects at GVSU's Groundswell Stewardship Initiative Annual Showcase.