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Herrington tapped to lead restructured CLAS center

Deborah Herrington will lead the restructured CLAS Center for Experiential Learning, which now houses the Regional Math and Science Center.

September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)
Article by Peg West

GVSU, YMCA partner on memberships for Lakers

To enroll or adjust current YMCA memberships, bring your GVSU identification card to any of the six Greater Grand Rapids branch locations.

September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Faculty and staff sketches

Regional universities deliver the greatest return for tax dollars and GVSU leads the way, according to Upjohn Institute results.

September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)

GVFaces: Immaculata James

The native of Malaysia was named new international chair for Student Senate.

September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)
Article by Samantha Drougel

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the Global Laker Festival, Multifaith Mixer and the 15th annual Paleo-Olympics.

September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)

How hiring international talent can transform small businesses

The event, co-hosted by the College of Computing and Global Detroit, drew representatives from more than 50 area businesses.

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August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)
Article by Shelby Harrison

Area educators learn about cybersecurity at camp

Area middle and high school teachers began a pre-camp session in April and will continue meeting monthly through December.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Highlights include Danny Vélez being named a policy fellow by Excelencia in Education and Alexis Brown earning a medal at the national Aramark competition.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Jennifer Palm, Jo Ella Kilpatrick and Patricia Sokolow.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)

Two graduates earn Fulbright awards to teach abroad

Faith Kidd and Quinn Hefferan Nordlund will travel to, respectively, Spain and Austria to teach English.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Oliver Wilson Scholars get head start on their first year as Lakers

The six-week summer bridge program helps incoming students transition to campus life.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)

TRIO Upward Bound: Developing a college-going culture

200 people celebrated the end of TRIO Upward Bound's six-week residential summer program on the Allendale Campus.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)
Article by Michele Coffill

Q&A with Acting Provost Jennifer Drake

The former dean of CLAS said the university's relationship-rich education and its experiential learning opportunities make it distinct.

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August 6, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)

President's corner

We begin a new academic year with a deep appreciation for the time-tested notion of education as a profound vehicle for knowledge acquisition, growth, mobility and lifetime agility. 

August 6, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)

Anderson named interim dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Donovan Anderson said he looks forward to collaborating with others as the head of Grand Valley's largest college.

August 6, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Kristen Krueger-Corrado

Departments team to host children of African immigrants at weeklong camp

Campers toured and participated in activities at the Sustainable Agricultural Project, Laker Esports Center, biology labs, Mary Idema Pew Library and AWRI.

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July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Thomas Garrett

'Financial aid stewards' help combat any FAFSA barriers

Grand Valley applied for a grant from the Michigan College Access Network to aid with FAFSA completions.

July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Michele Coffill

Startup co-founded by graduate developing device to test water for contaminants

Wave Lumina earned second place at the AquaHacking Challenge, a pitch competition in Traverse City for startups with technology focused on freshwater solutions.

July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Engineering students successfully complete a NASA challenge; WGVU Public Media and University Communications earn awards.

July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)

Program takes unique approach to STEM training for educators, students

Educators will use the curriculum learned in the mornings to work with the camp's students in the afternoons.

July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Peg West

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