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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

Faculty and staff sketches

Adam Harris, director of TRIO Upward Bound Detroit, received an award from the YMCA of Metro Detroit that recognizes people who build inclusive communities. Joel Schut and music students were interviewed about the song they recorded for the Acrisure Amphitheater.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)

Student scholars, emerging leaders honored at spring celebrations

Separate events honored students in the Cook Leadership Academy, Battle Creek and Thompson scholar programs.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)

Speakers announced for symposium in Battle Creek

The fifth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium is new to southwest Michigan, but its mission to transform systems that shape lives remains the same.

May 19, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 17)

Harmon earns AP Achievement Award

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

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)
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.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)

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.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)
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.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)
Article by Amanda Rainey

Faculty and staff sketches

The Office of Student Support and Belonging participated in a fundraising gala for Fostering Futures scholarships.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)

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.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)

GEAR UP students explore space with NASA scientists

The Innovation Central High School students are engaged in research through the Galaxy Frontier Project.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)
Article by Bobby Springer

Public Health inducts members of honor society

More than 30 students, faculty and alumni were recognized.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)

What's happening on campus

Commencement ceremonies on May 1-2 and the sixth annual Cornhole Tournament highlight upcoming events.

April 28, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 16)

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.

April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
Article by Sarah Dudinetz

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