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GVU Foundation honors Pickard, Kindschi for their commitment to philanthropy, service

William Pickard and P. Douglas Kindschi were recognized May 3 by the Grand Valley University Foundation for their commitment to philanthropy, service and the university.

May 4, 2022


Blue-Green Career Fair introduces students to environmental jobs

With funding from the Mi-STEM network and the Wege Foundation, Groundswell developed its Blue-Green Career Fair as a pilot program, presenting opportunities in environment-based careers to high school students.

May 4, 2022


GVSU will move to mask optional, Alert Level 0

Grand Valley will move its COVID-19 alert level to Level 0 on Wednesday, May 4.

May 3, 2022


Teacher's words inspired Wheelhouse Talks speaker

Wayman Britt, former county administrator/controller for Kent County, spoke to the graduating students from the Cook Leadership Academy on April 28 as part of the Wheelhouse Talks series.

May 3, 2022



GVSU-authorized charter high schools rank among Michigan's best

Three charter high schools authorized by Grand Valley rank among the state's best, according to the U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

May 2, 2022


GVSU Winter Class of 2022 recognized at Commencement ceremonies held at Van Andel Arena

Grand Valley's academic leaders congratulated the nearly 3,150 Winter semester graduates who walked in the Commencement ceremonies on April 29-30.

Apr 30, 2022


GVSU leaders pledge commitment to inclusive community, acknowledge pain

The remarks were made during the April 29 Board of Trustees meeting.

Apr 29, 2022


GVSU site of Michigan World Trade Week Conference

Discussion at the 36th annual Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference will center on the global supply chain, the European Union and top consumer trends.

Apr 28, 2022


Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey

Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.

Apr 27, 2022