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Veterans pitch business solutions at Traverse City Opera House

Participants spent 10 weeks in an accelerator program offered by the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, in partnership with GVSU's Northern Michigan Region.

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July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)
Article by Shannon Owen

Four questions with Vice President B. Donta Truss

The vice president for Enrollment Development and College Futures discusses the successful launch of "The Pathways Project Podcast."

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)

CommCon strengthens campus communicator network

Messages during the keynote presentations and breakout sessions focused on authentic communication and practical ways to tell the GVSU story.

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Staff members in three departments earned CASE Circle of Excellence Awards. Three faculty members received an EPA grant to assess wetlands in the Great Lakes Basin.

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)

Enrollment referral program provides personal connections to prospective students

Be a Laker, Bring a Laker connects new students with staff from the Admissions and Recruitment Office.

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)
Article by Sofia Ellis

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Ron Ward and Phil Regan.

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)

What's happening on campus

Enjoy the Summer Concert Series at the Cook Carillon Tower on Tuesday evenings through August 4.

July 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 19)

Brooks College creates transfer pathways with NMC aviation program

Aviation students can complete the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Traverse City, or online, and have tangible professional benefits within the industry.

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June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)
Article by Kate VanDerKolk

Mantella publishes op-eds about governance, increasing college access

A Detroit News article centered on university governance and a Brookings article called the Thompson Scholars program a model solution for increasing access for students from middle-income families.

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)

Four questions with Felix Ngassa

Now working in the Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures, Ngassa discusses how his background serves as a bridge between enrollment and academic affairs.

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)

Traverse City high school students explore GVSU programs at Healthcare Showcase

More than 200 students participated in interactive, faculty-led stations, each offering a glimpse of the path a GVSU student in Northern Michigan would take.

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)
Article by Kennedy Scott

Faculty and staff sketches

Writing faculty member Sasha Debevec-McKenney earned the Dylan Thomas Prize from Swansea University for her poetry collection, "Joy is My Middle Name!"

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)

Holland Hospital scholarship helps GVSU students launch nursing careers

The scholarship provides up to $5,000 per semester and recipients commit to working at the hospital for at least two years.

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)
Article by Michele Coffill

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Chris O'Connor and Jamal Alsbbagh.

June 16, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 18)

Bestselling author surprises honors students during final exam

Without a budget, David Eick sent a request to the "Station Eleven" author's team and was delighted when Emily St. John Mandel enthusiastically replied.

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May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)
Article by Sofia Ellis

Mantella op-ed: 'Stewardship over spotlight'

In a Bridge Michigan article, Mantella wrote that stewardship requires honoring the foundation built by predecessors while having the courage to adapt for what comes next.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)

Global pathways expand through GVSU–Ostrava partnership

The partnership began with a student exchange for music majors and has expanded to other academic disciplines.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)
Article by Kate Stoetzner

GVSU Veteran Resource Center receives MVAA impact award

The award recognizes innovation in the onboarding process and the addition of virtual orientation modules for student veterans.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)
Article by Thomas Chavez

College of Computing signs transfer agreements with two Michigan colleges

Agreements with Muskegon Community and Northwestern Michigan colleges create transfer pathways for students to continue their education after earning associate degrees.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Q&A with Elisa Ortega-Schultz, employee ombuds

The Office of Employee Ombuds celebrates its fifth anniversary this year.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)
Article by Cass Wainwright

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