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GVSU, UM-Flint sign agreement to launch joint graduate pathways in computing

The unique partnership allows students to pursue a master's degree from GVSU and a doctoral degree in computing from UM-Flint.

Featured

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Article by Shelby Harrison

Scholar programs celebrate graduates, milestones

Students who participate as Thompson Scholars and Battle Creek Pipeline Scholars were recognized for their achievements.

Video

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No smoking policy effective May 1

This action follows the interim policy that was established in April 2024.

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Faculty and staff sketches

University Development's Annual Giving team received several awards for recent campaigns, like Student Philanthropy Week.

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Record number of prospective students attend Open House events

The April 5 and April 12 events drew 560 students and 1,743 guests to campus.

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Student delegates earn recognition at Model Arab League

The Laker delegation earned one award at the National University Model Arab League competition in Washington, D.C.

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Article by Annie Pettit

Laker Accelerated Talent Link will host student showcase

At the May 1 event, student presentations will highlight their work with employer partners and area nonprofit organizations.

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In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Craig Carpenter.

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What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include Commencement and a 60th anniversary event celebrating education programs.

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The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters. Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gvsu.edu/forum

University Communications Staff:
Thomas Chavez social media coordinator
Michele Coffill editorial director
Bill Cuppy assistant vice president, UComm – Creative and Multimedia Services
Sarah Dudinetz  social media manager
Ronda Huster university communications assistant
Katherine Kemp motion graphic designer
Chris Knape assistant vice president, UComm – Media and Public Relations
Dave LeFurge-McLeod senior videographer
Darius Mathis video/multimedia producer
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Julianna Schrier  social media coordinator
Corey Stamps  multimedia project specialist
Kendra Stanley-Mills associate director of photography
Brian Vernellis senior writer
Peg West  director of digital strategy and media relations
Samantha Drougle, student writer
Anna Pettit,  student writer

Other University Communications publications:
Grand Valley Magazine, flagship publication for GVSU; visit gvsu.edu/gvmagazine 
GVNext, digital publication; visit gvsu.edu/gvnext , for daily news updates and video features