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GVSU names facility for Shape Corp. to celebrate longtime commitment to engineering students

Grand Valley celebrated Shape Corp.'s lead gift and its longstanding commitment to engineering students by naming its Innovation Design Center for the tier-one automotive supplier.

Aug 9, 2022


First Orientation Extravaganza attracts more than 200 people

More than 200 people attended the first Orientation Extravaganza August 6, providing new students with a fun setting to learn more about the campus resources that will be available to them.

Aug 9, 2022


West Michigan economy flattens, but is this a recession?

Seidman College of Business economist says indicators point toward recession

Aug 8, 2022


Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students

Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.

Aug 8, 2022


Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute

After 21 years at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role as the Allan and Helen Hunting Director on Aug. 5.

Aug 4, 2022


Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center names new director

The Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center has named D.L. McKinney as the new director.

Aug 3, 2022




Lakeshore Innovator of the Year honor goes to Goodwill's business development director

For years, Nick Carlson wasn't sure on how to solve Goodwill's plastic waste dilemma. But, a partnership with a recycling company in Pennsylvania helped find a solution and earned Carlson the 2022 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Jul 29, 2022