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Johnson Center releases 11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023 report

Report examines evolving newsrooms to non-profit models, how climate change is reshaping disaster philanthropy and more.

Jan 18, 2023


MLK keynote speaker: 'The trouble is us, we are serpents in the garden'

Americans are so divided and divisive, Eddie Glaude Jr. said on the first day of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration Week, their "elbows rub but their hearts are apart."

Jan 17, 2023


Grand Valley football coach Matt Mitchell steps down

After 13 seasons as head coach of the Lakers, Matt Mitchell announced he will be pursuing other coaching opportunities.

Jan 15, 2023


Athletics' diversity, inclusion practices honored at NCAA national conference

GVSU's Athletics Department was honored on January 13 in San Antonio, Texas, at the NCAA Convention as this year's recipient of the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Jan 13, 2023


Community members join GVSU leaders to reimagine ways to measure achievement in education

They gathered on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus for the NextEd Credential Design Sprint.

Jan 13, 2023


Graduate fellowship program extends to former HBCU students

Graduate students who joined the university through a pipeline program are now contributing to the West Michigan talent pool.

Jan 12, 2023


Campus Life Night will feature 300+ opportunities for students to connect

With 400 groups and clubs on campus, including one dedicated to Taylor Swift, there's something for every student.

Jan 11, 2023


Seidman survey: Key manufacturing indicators end year on down note

Purchasing index reaches a 30-month low as reports on new orders and production at West Michigan manufacturers also slid

Jan 10, 2023


Military and Veteran Resource director wins national Advisor of the Year honor

Jill Hinton Wolfe received the honor from Student Veterans of America in Orlando last week

Jan 10, 2023


Faculty member named to new position to oversee social justice centers, lead OMA

Alisha Davis will serve as assistant vice president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Jan 9, 2023