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Koda Chronicles: New police canine gets acquainted with campus, meets fellow Lakers

Koda, a new member of the Grand Valley Police Department, spent the day meeting fellow Lakers and getting hugs and scratches behind the ear from students as they moved into living centers on the Allendale Campus.

Aug 23, 2021


Johnson Center documentary features Mantella, community leaders

President Philomena V. Mantella and other civic leaders were featured in a documentary produced by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and focused on community inclusiveness.

Aug 20, 2021


Oliver Wilson Scholars set up for success after completing summer program

Nearly 60 incoming students have already completed their first six weeks of college by participating as Oliver Wilson Scholars, a program designed to support diverse students and set them up for success.

Aug 20, 2021


GVSU holds town hall to answer questions about COVID procedures and fall preparations

More than 1,100 people joined the Fall 2021 Virtual Town Hall August 19 to hear answers to questions about COVID-19 requirements on campus as well as preparations for fall.

Aug 19, 2021



Virus Action Team update: Fall 2021 Virtual Town Hall scheduled for August 19

The GVSU Virus Action Team will hold a Fall 2021 Virtual Town Hall for the campus community on Thursday, August 19, at 2 p.m. to answer submitted questions about GVSU COVID-19 policies and give information about fall preparations on campus.

Aug 18, 2021



GVSU research helps find possible link in oxygenation of young Earth

A Grand Valley researcher is part of an international collaboration looking for the answer to a billion-year-old question: how did the Earth develop enough oxygen to support life?

Aug 17, 2021


GVSU earns national recognition for two programs with outreach to HBCU/HSIs

Two Grand Valley programs focused on helping underrepresented students advance in STEM disciplines and careers received national recognition.

Aug 16, 2021


GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony

After 15 weeks of intense training, 34 police academy recruits graduated from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Aug 12, 2021