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GVSU moves to Alert Level 1, revises mask policy

Grand Valley has revised its face mask policy and moved to Alert Level 1.

Mar 2, 2022


Amputation surgery gives first-year student glance at career where she can impact others

Nurses became a second family for Sarah Conway; and she realized she wanted to have that same positive impact on others.

Mar 1, 2022



Future PE teachers learn how to use nature as a classroom

Ingrid Johnson, professor of movement science, teaches her health and physical education students to go beyond traditional PE activities and use the outdoors.

Feb 28, 2022


Hauenstein speaker: What we can learn from Presidents Day

The federal holiday most associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln serves as a reminder to the importance of the presidency and how transformative the role was in the age's politics, said Lindsay Chervinsky, scholar, author and lecturer.

Feb 25, 2022


Mantella: Increase investment in educated workforce

President Mantella wrote a commentary published in Bridge, saying Michigan must invest in public education to attract new jobs and win in the new economy.

Feb 25, 2022


Athletics' Walter Moore shaping GVSU's equity, inclusion efforts

Black History Month offers period of reflection for Athletic Department's SEA of Change initiative promoting diversity, equity and inclusion for first-year and transfer student athletes.

Feb 25, 2022


Civic, social engagement important for future leaders, says Cascade CEO

Cascade Engineering CEO and President Christina Keller talked with students, faculty and guests during her address as part of the Meijer Lecture Series, saying students will need to deal with uncomfortable issues to make a social or civic difference.

Feb 24, 2022


GVSU experts discuss the invasion of Ukraine

Paul Isely, Scott Lingenfelter and Heather Tafel share their views on the situation.

Feb 24, 2022


Staff at TRIO pre-college program are on 'front lines' at area schools, providing resources and guidance to students

If she needs a reminder that her work matters, Jullianie Mackey can find that on Tuesdays in her office.

Feb 24, 2022