GVSU's oldest sport celebrates 60th anniversary

Three new boats were christened, celebrating a former coach and the success of the women's rowing teams.

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September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Kyle Barnhart

Jewelry and metalsmithing students shining in roles at Tiffany

Alumnus and former student serve in apprenticeship and internship roles for the jewelry giant.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Flu vaccination clinics will run through October

Flu shots are covered for retirees, benefit-eligible faculty and staff members and their dependents.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)

Alumnus establishes nonprofit to support people in his rural African home country

Kyezie Bwanangela, '20, founded Miracle Hunger and Trauma Solutions to improve the lives of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Night walks allow participants, GVPD to see campuses together

Three walks are scheduled in October on the Allendale, Health and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)

International center events aim to increase cultural awareness

The Study Abroad Fair is Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Kirkhof Center.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Samantha Drougel

Potteiger named interim dean of College of Health Professions, two faculty to lead Graduate School

Erica Hamilton and Jennifer Moore will serve interim roles at the Graduate School.

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September 3, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 1)

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

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

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