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Virus Action Team update: New COVID-19 information

Free vaccine clinics will be available on campus during move-in week and the first week of classes.

Aug 12, 2021


Gift from longtime supporters expands work of civil discourse program into center

A gift from two longtime Grand Valley supporters has created the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse and ensured students will continue learning how to engage in civil discussions on controversial issues.

Aug 12, 2021


Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows

President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.

Aug 9, 2021


GVSU names new vice president for University Development

Laura Aikens has been named Grand Valley's vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation.

Aug 9, 2021


Former mayor of Grand Rapids and creator of GVSU Logie Fellows Program remembered for his leadership

John Logie, who served as mayor of Grand Rapids from 1992-2003 and established the John H. Logie Fellows Program at Grand Valley, died August 4. He was 81.

Aug 6, 2021


GVSU announces Fall 2021 campus safety plan

Vaccinations will be required for all students and employees by September 30, 2021.

Aug 6, 2021


High school students deliver pitches for improving higher education equity; now schools eye which ideas to activate

The national convening for REP4, which included 12 student presentations, was held August 5.

Aug 5, 2021


GVSU to host REP4 national event: Student leaders pitch ideas to change higher education, college leaders listen

The virtual event involving students from across the country is Aug. 5.

Aug 3, 2021



Alumni brothers plant 'U-pick' sunflower field to raise spirits during pandemic

Brothers Ross and Jordan Bremer, alumni of the Seidman College of Business, were looking for a way to bring joy to their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. They leveraged their years of farming experience to plant a 'U-pick' sunflower field near the Allendale Campus.

Jul 30, 2021