Harmon earns AP Achievement Award
The Outstanding Team Project and five other awards were also presented.
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Article by
Michele Coffill
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GVSU hosts national Cast in Steel competition on City Campus
Teams had to design, cast and test a horseman's axe.
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Stream Team project connects rural students to environmental science, water monitoring
Faculty members and the Annis Water Resources Institute have trained high school students to collect and analyze watershed data.
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Article by
Brian Vernellis
New Lakers immersed in campus life at spring football event for admitted students
More than 120 incoming students and their guests attended the tailgate and football game.
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Article by
Amanda Rainey
Faculty and staff sketches
The Office of Student Support and Belonging participated in a fundraising gala for Fostering Futures scholarships.
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Mazid will give keynote address at inaugural GVSU CommCon
Imran Mazid, associate professor of advertising and public relations, is the keynote speaker at the June 17 conference.
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GEAR UP students explore space with NASA scientists
The Innovation Central High School students are engaged in research through the Galaxy Frontier Project.
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Article by
Bobby Springer
Public Health inducts members of honor society
More than 30 students, faculty and alumni were recognized.
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What's happening on campus
Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2 and the sixth annual Cornhole Tournament highlight upcoming events.
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