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GVSU kicks off United Way pledge campaign

The annual United Way campaign is underway, allowing faculty and staff to pledge one-time or recurring donations online.

Oct 13, 2021


Mantella op-ed: Colleges, universities need to provide better services for veterans

President Philomena V. Mantella called on colleges and universities to provide better support for veterans who enroll after leaving the military.

Oct 13, 2021


Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent

Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.

Oct 12, 2021


GVSU joins two other schools for NSF-funded study of prominent rock with unclear origins

GVSU researcher Ian Winkelstern and colleagues are studying dolomite. Students will also take part.

Oct 11, 2021


GVSU graduate helping hundreds of Afghan refugees transition to area

The 2014 graduate understands the journey ahead for Afghans; he was once a refugee.

Oct 8, 2021


GVSU basketball, United Dairy partner to benefit student food bank

For every 3-pointer made by GVSU basketball teams this season, the United Dairy Industry of Michigan will donate a gallon of milk to Replenish, the university's student food bank.

Oct 8, 2021


SEA of Change initiative helps bring down barriers between GVSU student athletes

The SEA of Change initiative by Grand Valley's Athletics Department helped student athletes understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and open dialogue between classmates.

Oct 7, 2021


Nursing professor utilizes location tracking in wayfinding research at independent and assisted living facilities

Location tracking is being utilized to know if improving wayfinding design helps residents of independent and assisted living centers use the spaces in their community better.

Oct 7, 2021


GVSU expert: West Michigan economic recovery continues to flatten

Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery to continue to flatten, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

Oct 7, 2021