No smoking policy effective May 1

This action follows the interim policy that was established in April 2024.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

Faculty and staff sketches

University Development's Annual Giving team received several awards for recent campaigns, like Student Philanthropy Week.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

Record number of prospective students attend Open House events

The April 5 and April 12 events drew 560 students and 1,743 guests to campus.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

Student delegates earn recognition at Model Arab League

The Laker delegation earned one award at the National University Model Arab League competition in Washington, D.C.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)
Article by Annie Pettit

Laker Accelerated Talent Link will host student showcase

At the May 1 event, student presentations will highlight their work with employer partners and area nonprofit organizations.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Craig Carpenter.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include Commencement and a 60th anniversary event celebrating education programs.

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

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)

Alumni credit GVSU for careers in foreign service

Jiri Aberle '16 and Sanitsouk "Austin" Saycocie '17 said their degrees in international relations help set them up for success.

April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)
Article by Annie Pettit

Faculty and staff sketches

Two students earned scholarships from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Kara Van Dam and Al Shifflett were interviewed by media following a hard hat tour of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub.

April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)

GVFaces: Jason Cronkrite

Cronkrite began a new role as the executive associate for the Division of Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach.

April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)
Article by Michele Coffill

Reach Higher Celebration will showcase GVSU's collective impact

The April 17 event runs from 2-5 p.m. with remarks from President Mantella at 2:15 p.m.

April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include Student Scholars Day, GVSU Pow Wow and the College of Computing Innovation Day.

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)

Division recognizes first cohort of Leadership Academy

The Division of Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach established a certificate program for mid-career staff members.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)

Employer Showcases connect students with opportunities

Career Center staff said students can build relationships with employers at showcases even before applying for an internship or job.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)
Article by Annie Pettit

Beyond 2025: Reach Higher Foresight Sessions planned

These sessions will include activities to identify and explore external factors that could shape Grand Valley's approach to the future.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)

Faculty and staff sketches

The National Student Advertising Competition Team won a gold award for a campaign; Shane McSauby presented his short film at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)

More than 300 presentations planned for Student Scholars Day

The 29th annual event is April 9, with a keynote address by a University of Michigan faculty member the day before.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)
Article by Dantya Jennings

More than 700 high school students explore the impact of languages at festival

Some faculty members taught their classes in the Kirkhof Center, giving high school students an opportunity to experience a collegiate language class.

March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)
Article by Thomas Chavez