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Fireside Chat presenter: Creativity can help leaders, change workforce culture

MIT lecturer Dr. Aithan Shapira visited with President Philomena V. Mantella and interim Provost Chris Plouff for the president's Fireside Chat discussion, focusing on creativity amongst leaders and the workforce.

Oct 27, 2021


Mantella, student leaders discuss getting back to normal after COVID during WJR radio interview

Getting back to a normal college experience after COVID-19 and expanding Grand Valley's downtown presence were among topics discussed by students and university leaders during the WJR 2021 College Tour radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 26, 2021


Acorns aplenty: GVSU botanist explains why the familiar fall underfoot crunch is more pronounced

The abundance is affected both by ecology and the environment, said Tim Evans, professor of biology.

Oct 26, 2021


After mindfulness class, students report less stress, better concentration

Faculty who teach the course report it helps students with stress management and interpersonal relationships.

Oct 26, 2021


WJR radio to broadcast live from Allendale Campus as part of statewide college tour

President Philomena V. Mantella and student leaders will be featured on the WJR College Tour 2021 radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 25, 2021


Panel debates tech, social media effects at Hauenstein Center event

Is Big Tech a big problem? Josh Hammer with the Internet Accountability Project and Carl Szabo with NetChoice debated technology and social media's effects on society.

Oct 22, 2021


GVSU recruiter in India able to give first-hand knowledge of university to prospective students

College recruiters are known for covering a lot of distance but Kirthi Kondapalli could win all bragging rights.

Oct 21, 2021


GVSU announces gift to transform lives of talented first-generation students

President Philomena V. Mantella announced a gift to create a scholarship program designed to give access and a full-ride scholarship to underserved students who participate in a unique summer program and national pitch event.

Oct 20, 2021


Socializing through the ages: Great Lakes History Conference to explore how we communicate, from social media to pretzels

The hybrid conference is scheduled for October 22 and 23, with both in-person and online options.

Oct 19, 2021


Former GVSU president to be inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor November 19.

Oct 18, 2021