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Yale professor: Prejudice, discrimination persist due to idea of "iconic ghetto"
Elijah Anderson, the Sterling Professor of Sociology and of African American Studies at Yale University, spoke as part of Grand Valley's King Commemoration Week, discussing how the stereotypes associated with the "iconic ghetto" linger to this day.
Jan 20, 2022
New GVSU virtual learning series for community features faculty expertise presented in bite-sized fashion
Grand Morsels will offer presentations from faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Jan 20, 2022
Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan
Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.
Jan 20, 2022
MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes
Grand Valley graduate Littisha Bates admittedly struggled to find hope during her presentation highlighting the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
Graduate appearing as main character in Netflix real crime show
Scott Watson, '09, is portraying the main character in the three-part show.
Jan 19, 2022
Johnson Center for Philanthropy releases its annual "11 Trends in Philanthropy" report
The Dorothy A. Johnson Center released its annual "11 Trends in Philanthropy" report which examines the issues its staff believes will shape the nonprofit sector in 2022.
Jan 19, 2022
Laker Esports Center opens, team competes against Davenport
The Laker Esports Center, located in the lower level of Kirkhof Center, officially opened January 18 when the club team competed against Davenport University.
Jan 18, 2022
GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualified Michigan students
Grand Valley leaders have expanded a tuition-free program that opens its doors to any qualified Michigan student who wants to enroll at the university.
Jan 18, 2022
MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'
The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."
Jan 17, 2022
Grand Valley celebrates the life of Lena Meijer
Grand Valley and West Michigan are remembering Lena Meijer, who died on January 15. She was 102.
Jan 16, 2022
