Academics & Research
KCON, MomsBloom partner on pilot program to give students experiential learning opportunities
Through a partnership with a nonprofit organization, Kirkhof College of Nursing students are gaining experience caring for newborns as well as mothers and families.
Nov 16, 2020
OK, Boomer: A viral clapback and its impact on social media discussions part of research earning student national recognition
Carly Vaitkevicius also studied how the term affected political discourse with the presidential election on the horizon.
Nov 10, 2020
GVSU expert: West Michigan economic recovery resembles a 'lopsided W'
Brian Long said in a W-shaped recovery, the economy begins to recover rapidly, but then falls into a second period of decline.
Nov 6, 2020
GVSU debate expert: Final presidential debate had much-needed infusion of order, allowing voters to learn more
Carl Brown, assistant professor communication studies, said he and his students expand their discussions on proper debating techniques to analysis of the current atmosphere.
Oct 23, 2020
Faculty member shows students in multi-year local history project the ripple effects of urban renewal
Matthew Daley, associate professor of history, is guiding students through a deep well of information that is conveniently nearby. Each new class adds different elements to the project.
Oct 20, 2020
Students help small businesses with marketing, business plans as owners navigate COVID-19
LendGR, a new program in the Seidman College of Business, is pairing students with area small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them develop or strengthen their businesses.
Oct 19, 2020
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
Making Waves: Artists and writers tell stories, explore different sides of water themes through their creativity
Graphic design, poems and other creations help broaden the discussion about water, lending different perspectives and tapping into emotions surrounding the life force.
Oct 9, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery continues
The economic recovery in West Michigan that began in July is still on track, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Oct 5, 2020
KCON receives grant to integrate behavioral health, primary care services for vulnerable populations
A $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund allows KCON to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a vulnerable population in Grand Rapids.
Sep 29, 2020
