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GVSU poet: While captivating an audience, Amanda Gorman also met towering literary expectations unique to inaugural poems

Amorak Huey, associate professor of writing, said poems are meaningful because they make people pause.

Jan 21, 2021



Solid growth expected for West Michigan economy, business leaders optimistic, says economics professor

Improving business confidence, along with strong employment growth and sales growth, are expected for the West Michigan economy in 2021, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

Jan 14, 2021


GVSU expert: With U.S. facing unique stress point, history shows how America emerged stronger after dark times

The current crisis is likely another critical turning point for the country, said Paul Murphy, professor of history.

Jan 11, 2021


GVSU expert: Some lawmakers calling for impeachment or invoking 25th Amendment, unclear if either would work

Reacting to the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, some lawmakers in Congress from both major political parties have called for President Donald Trump to be removed from office, either via the 25th Amendment or impeachment proceedings.

Jan 8, 2021


GVSU researchers find mental health outcomes for Michigan residents worsens despite more access to health insurance

Faculty researchers from the Seidman College of Business found more Michiganders have access to health care and health insurance, yet mental health outcomes for residents have worsened.

Jan 8, 2021


Economics expert: West Michigan recovery picks up steam

The West Michigan industrial economy ended 2020 on a positive note, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State Universityýs Seidman College of Business.

Jan 8, 2021


Young turtles that are focus of collaborative conservation effort faring well so far; second year underway

The headstarting program to help Eastern box turtles is a joint effort by GVSU and John Ball Zoo.

Dec 16, 2020


GVSU expert: Local economic recovery modestly on track

The West Michigan industrial economy remains on the recovery track that began in July, even as restaurants and other establishments continue to face restrictions, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Dec 8, 2020


Making Waves: Tara Kneeshaw analyzes ways the microscopic world can indicate, or help, water quality

Kneeshaw, who has been studying Grand River samples as part of a Making Waves project, is dedicated to educating the public about water quality and the big and small ways people affect water health.

Dec 2, 2020