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Graduate's journey speaks to importance of diversity, inclusion

February 11, 2022

Graci Harkema's professional and personal growth revealed the importance of being true to herself.

Black History Month: GVSU community members reflect on what it means for them and for all

February 9, 2022

Students, faculty and staff members share their thoughts.

Global fellowship awarded to experts addressing shortage and retention of educators of color

February 8, 2022

A GVSU community-based networking effort is part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows cohort.

GVSU to celebrate Black History Month with multiple events, presentations throughout February

January 26, 2022

The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host events throughout February for Black History Month.

Yale professor: Prejudice, discrimination persist due to idea of "iconic ghetto"

January 20, 2022

Yale professor Elijah Anderson discusses the root of lingering stereotypes Blacks face today.

Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan

January 20, 2022

A longtime Detroit entrepreneur, Pickard served as a trustee for 11 years.

MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes

January 19, 2022

Littisha Bates graduated from GVSU and now teaches at the University of Cincinnati.

GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualified Michigan students

January 18, 2022

The program awards full undergraduate tuition to students with a family income less than $50,000.

MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'

January 17, 2022

Cheryl Brown Henderson is the daughter of the lead plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Education.

GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos

December 22, 2021

Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos.



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