Harmon earns AP Achievement Award

The Outstanding Team Project and five other awards were also presented.

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Article by Michele Coffill

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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Father-son team up to create graphic novel about math

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)
Article by Cass Wainwright

Four questions with Ayebah Wilson

The new Office of Multicultural Affairs assistant director will help develop programming for Native students, including a summer camp.

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Article by Sarah Dudinetz

From scholars to leaders: Thompson program builds skills beyond the classroom

Thompson and Charter Scholars explored "What does it mean to be a leader?" during the program that concluded in late March.

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Article by Cass Wainwright

Semester name change will streamline academic calendar

The change from spring/summer semester to summer was announced in late March.

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Faculty and staff sketches

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.

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Lancaster named provost at Ferris State

Sean Lancaster will begin his new role on June 1.

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In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Don Williams Sr. and Thomas Darnell Robinson.

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What's happening on campus

The College of Computing Innovation Day, a visit from Grand Rapids' poet laureate and a Board of Trustees meeting highlight campus events through April.

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Alumni educators return to GVSU to help students prepare for their teaching careers

The Education Alumni Network collaborates with the Center for Educational Partnerships and other departments to offer graduating seniors direct feedback on their resumes and cover letters.

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March 31, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 14)
Article by Mara Spears

Recreational Therapy celebrates 50th anniversary

Kristine Schwab, ’00, answers questions about her career journey and reflects on the program's legacy.

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Article by Kennedy Scott

Faculty and staff sketches

Deana Weibel gave a presentation at The Explorers Club in New York, drawing from her upcoming book, "The Ultraview Effect," about the profound impact that looking into deep space has on those who have traveled to space. 

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