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Campus community mourns death of Bea Idema

The Grand Valley and West Michigan communities are celebrating the life of devoted philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema, who died on February 3.

Feb 4, 2022



Scholarships announced for graduates of GVSU's charter high schools

The scholarships announced by the Charter Schools Office will provide at least $1,000 annually for graduates of GVSU-authorized public charter high schools to attend Grand Valley.

Feb 3, 2022


GVSU researchers find more women than men keep leftover pain medications at home

More women than men in Michigan were prescribed pain medication and tend to keep any leftover medications in their homes, according to a health trend report from faculty researchers.

Feb 3, 2022


GVSU to offer on-campus voting services for all upcoming elections

GVSU will now offer on-campus voting for students who are residents of Allendale for all upcoming elections.

Feb 2, 2022


GVSU researchers: West Michigan economy continues to rebound but growth will slow

West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but faculty researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates.

Feb 2, 2022


Pioneering astronaut to keynote annual Roger That! Conference

Eileen Collins will speak twice during the event, which focuses this year on women and space.

Feb 1, 2022


Participation rates, incentive winners for campus climate survey announced

Results of the 2021 myGVSU survey will be released in February; 18 percent of the campus responded to survey questions.

Jan 31, 2022


Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies

Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.

Jan 27, 2022