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Fifteen Lakers return to campus as Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program offers a venue for departments to invite notable alumni to share their experiences, insights and advice with students. 

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November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Article by Abby Jones

'Michigan Listens': Finding common ground through storytelling

Nine Michiganders spoke about their values during this unique Talking Together event.

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November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Article by Michele Coffill

Consortium hosts fall visit for prospective students

Students, faculty and staff from consortium partner institutions toured campus, met community and business leaders and learned about graduate programs.

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October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)

Leaders honored at annual awards event

Awards and scholarships were presented by two affinity groups, an academic department and a social justice center.

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October 14, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 4)

Creative Innovation Lab opens, celebrates idea 10 years in the making

The lab provides GVSU faculty and students with state-of-the-art resources and knowledgeable staff to support a broad range of initiatives.

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September 30, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 3)
Article by Matt Cooke

Largest cohort of Presidential Fellows announced

Fellows focus on one or more areas that advance university priorities and serve on the Reach Higher Collaborative Network.

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September 16, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 2)

Colleges host welcome events for new students

The idea grew from faculty who wanted to greet students before the first day of class.

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September 2, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 1)
Article by Michele Coffill

Campus, community unite for interdisciplinary innovation

Students, faculty and staff from nearly every college, plus industry partners, engaged in conversations on the importance of interdisciplinary education in a world powered by artificial intelligence.

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August 12, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 21)
Article by Shelby Harrison

Four questions with Dean Jeffrey Potteiger

Potteiger said his appointment as dean deepens his sense of purpose within the College of Health Professions.

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July 15, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 20)

Reach Higher Together: Moving from engaging to evaluating

The next phase of the strategic plan will guide the university's direction through 2030. 

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June 2, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 18)

Hurwitz earns top AP award during celebration luncheon

The team project and five other awards were presented.

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May 13, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 17)

GVSU, UM-Flint sign agreement to launch joint graduate pathways in computing

The unique partnership allows students to pursue a master's degree from GVSU and a doctoral degree in computing from UM-Flint.

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April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)
Article by Shelby Harrison

900 insights generated at Reach Higher Foresight Sessions

The campus community can provide feedback for the next phase of GVSU's strategic planning through May 31.

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April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)

Four questions with the new engineering dean

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe began his role March 1. He discusses early goals for the college and his impressions of GVSU.

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March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)

Achievements celebrated at Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards for Excellence were presented, in addition to awards from the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence, and Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center.

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March 11, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 13)
Article by Michele Coffill

Mantella letter: Coming together in support and understanding

Rest assured, we are intently focused on doing everything we can to understand, assess and respond to the very dynamic and disruptive actions coming from federal officials.

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February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

Faculty and Staff Campaign celebrates the 'Heart of GVSU'

The campaign runs through February 28; students express their appreciation to faculty and staff members in a video.

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February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)
Article by Anna Davis

Service award recipients will be honored

Faculty and staff with 10 to 40 years of service will be recognized.

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January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)

Four questions with General Counsel Jessica Weare

Weare discusses her career path, prowess in the kitchen and the year she spent in Mauritius after receiving a Fulbright award.

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January 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 9)

Minimum wage for student employees to increase

By February 21, the minimum student wage will increase to $12.48 per hour.

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December 10, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 8)

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