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Crane places new sculpture by renowned artist on terrace of DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

The newest art piece installed at Grand Valley's Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health is a sculpture hoisted by a crane to its place on a fifth-floor terrace.

Aug 29, 2022


Athletics' SEA of Change returns for second year to continue fostering inclusion

More than 350 Grand Valley student athletes participated in the Athletics Department's SEA of Change series of lectures and workshops on diversity and inclusion issues to promote community.

Aug 26, 2022


University initiative will create culture of civil conversation, interrupt polarization

Four campus partners have collaborated to bring to Grand Valley and the community a yearlong series of programs designed to foster a culture of civil conversation and provide participants with tools to interrupt polarization.

Aug 25, 2022


GVSU ranked among top Michigan employers by Forbes

The ranking is part of "America's Best Employers by State."

Aug 25, 2022


Convocation speakers welcome students, usher in academic year

Speakers at Convocation, the traditional start to the academic year, welcomed new students to their new home during an evening event August 24 in the Fieldhouse Arena on the Allendale Campus.

Aug 24, 2022


GVSU dance program part of Grand Rapids Ballet Summer Dance Festival

Students as well as new faculty member Edgar L. Page will perform.

Aug 24, 2022


McNair: Becoming a more student-ready campus is a job for all faculty, staff

Becoming a more student-ready campus means having a better understanding of an institution's data and its students, and planning for this initiative must align with university strategic and enrollment goals.

Aug 24, 2022


Mantella encourages faculty, staff to share beauty and joy of Laker family

Speaking before the attendees at the Faculty/Staff Picnic, Mantella said she hoped over the upcoming year they shared and connected with students, illustrating what makes Grand Valley special.

Aug 23, 2022


AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways

A $1 million donation by Meijer helped fund the purchase of two drones, which will be operated and housed at the Annis Water Resources Institute and help clean West Michigan beaches and waterways from plastic and litter.

Aug 23, 2022


Skills employers want: New York woman enrolls in GVSU program to meet changing industry needs

From her home in Buffalo, New York, Tara Daggett looked at 12 universities but none offered programs that met her needs, until she found Grand Valley's accelerated degree and certification program.

Aug 23, 2022