December 12, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 8)

Graduate students, faculty recognized for service, leadership

Faculty members were recognized for their teaching and mentorship by the Graduate Student Association.

Featured

Conference on prison education helps guide Grand Valley's degree program

Next fall, Grand Valley plans a bachelor's degree program for prisoners at the Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Ionia.

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Article by Brian Vernellis

Students ready their small businesses for holiday shoppers

Three students share the stories behind their small businesses.

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Article by Thomas Garrett

President's corner

Following a semester of positive momentum, I am confident we will continue to innovate, inspire, ideate and create a model of higher education that will help us serve as Michigan's flagship university of the future.

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GVFaces: Henry Peña

The DNP student and first-generation Mexican American said he believes being involved and active is a way to give back to his parents.

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Article by Samantha Drougel

Nominate a student for 'I am Grand Valley'

Nominations are sought for undergraduate and graduate students who show leadership and embody the values of Grand Valley.

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Faculty and staff sketches

Campus community members who have had research published, been interviewed by media or received accolades are listed.

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In Memoriam

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

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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:
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
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Amanda Pitts photography services manager
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
Thomas Garrett, 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