John and Xavier Golden produced a book about learning to do new, challenging things. It started as Xavier's senior project as a GVSU student.
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April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
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Cass Wainwright
The new Office of Multicultural Affairs assistant director will help develop programming for Native students, including a summer camp.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
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Sarah Dudinetz
Thompson and Charter Scholars explored "What does it mean to be a leader?" during the program that concluded in late March.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
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Cass Wainwright
The change from spring/summer semester to summer was announced in late March.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
Sanjivan Manoharan, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was named a MASU Distinguished Professor of the Year. Computing faculty member Paul Fink received NIH grants for two accessibility projects.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
Sean Lancaster will begin his new role on June 1.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Don Williams Sr. and Thomas Darnell Robinson.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
The College of Computing Innovation Day, a visit from Grand Rapids' poet laureate and a Board of Trustees meeting highlight campus events through April.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
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