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Slate of speakers will reflect on legacy of King during commemoration week events

To commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Grand Valley will host four virtual or in-person presentations by speakers and a day of service.

Jan 11, 2022


Winter Semester health, safety update announced

President Philomena V. Mantella said Grand Valley will resume face-to-face instruction when the Winter Semester begins.

Jan 5, 2022


Proctor named director of Alumni Relations

Kara Van Dam, vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning, announced that Susan Proctor will assume duties as Grand Valley's director of Alumni Relations.

Jan 4, 2022


GVSU mourns death of university's first provost

Grand Valley mourns the December 30 death of Glenn A. Niemeyer, the universityýs first provost. He was 87.

Dec 31, 2021


GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos

Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.

Dec 22, 2021


GVSU graduates working on next generation of vehicles

Grand Valley graduates are playing a part in developing the future of transportation, working at companies across the country developing electric vehicles and autonomous, self-driving platforms.

Dec 21, 2021



GVSU students place third in global marketing competition

Student group, GrandPR, places third in global digital marketing competition.

Dec 20, 2021


An update on the loss of a GVSU student

Authorities provided an update.

Dec 17, 2021


Grand Valley recognized by local environmental group for sustainability efforts

Grand Valley was named Business of the Year, and Crystal Scott-Tunstall, an affiliate professor of environmental and sustainability studies, was honored as WMEAC's Educator of the Year.

Dec 16, 2021