May 13, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 17)

Hurwitz earns top AP award during celebration luncheon

The team project and five other awards were presented.

Featured

Teachers and alumni celebrate 60 years of education at GVSU

130 alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, and GVSU mentor teachers celebrated the milestone.

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Article by Mara Spears

Faculty and staff sketches

Joel Potrykus traveled to the Criterion Closet in New York to select his favorite films. The Wellness Information Team recognized faculty members with Well-Being Awards.

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AWRI's Steinman receives top honor from Society for Freshwater Science

A widely published author, Steinman has shared his expertise with Congress and the Michigan and Florida state legislatures.

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Article by Brian Vernellis

College of Health Professions supports next generation of leaders at state conference

Faculty, staff and students from the Grand Rapids and Traverse City campuses participated in conference events and spoke with students about GVSU's health programs.

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Article by Kennedy Scott

In Memoriam

A celebration of life for Curtis Jones is planned for May 22 at the Cook-DeWitt Center.

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What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament and the Black Boys and Men National Symposium.

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