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Students from HBCU learn more about GVSU's graduate programs during campus tour

Students from Saint Augustine's University in North Carolina visited campus November 1-2 to learn more about Grand Valley master's degree programs in engineering and computer science.

Nov 2, 2021


Climate change summit to highlight role of education

The annual summit of the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network is November 3-5.

Nov 1, 2021


Generous gift helps seed return of varsity wrestling to Grand Valley

A generous gift from Diane and John Harris and their family will provide substantial financial support toward the return of wrestling to varsity status beginning in 2023.

Nov 1, 2021



GVSU deepens impact on Medical Mile with addition of new health building

GVSU became the first educator with a presence on Medical Mile in 2003 with the opening of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and has played a crucial role in Grand Rapids becoming a destination for health care.

Nov 1, 2021


GVSU saxophonist takes it up an octave with trilogy of books that updates methods and techniques for contemporary musicians

Dan Graser's three books address everything from new approaches to scales to playing in a quartet.

Oct 28, 2021


Grand Valley again named a Green College by The Princeton Review

For the 12th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review.

Oct 27, 2021


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