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Steinman named to national committee to assess Everglades restoration, researcher compares Everglades to Great Lakes

Alan Steinman, the Allen and Helen Hunting director of the Annis Water Resources Institute, will serve a two-year appointment.

Jul 20, 2021


Campus community members named to search committee for next provost

A campus committee has been established to guide the search for a provost, supported by consultants from Storbeck Search.

Jul 19, 2021


Mantella joins national alliance; signs letter to Congress urging help for immigrant students

President Mantella is a new steering committee member for the Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration.

Jul 19, 2021


Record number of middle school students participate in health explorations camp

A record 100 middle school students from Grand Haven to Detroit participated in the 12th annual sHaPe Camp.

Jul 19, 2021


Grand Valley mourns death of former GVU Foundation director, dedicated philanthropist

Leaders at Grand Valley are mourning the death of Joyce Wisner, a second-generation philanthropist and generous university supporter.

Jul 15, 2021


Back on campus: TRIO Upward Bound wraps summer program, sees scholarship success

After a year of connecting virtually, TRIO Upward Bound staff members were excited to welcome students on campus for five weeks of summer programming.

Jul 15, 2021


GVSU child development experts help develop learning kits for West Michigan families

Hundreds of students received kits from two organizations dedicated to early childhood well-being.

Jul 14, 2021


Wrestling plays important role during recovery for GVSU graduate, hall of famer who survived skydiving accident

Gary Chopp was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and received the organization's Medal of Courage.

Jul 13, 2021



Two faculty members, one alumna receive Fulbright Scholar awards

Two Grand Valley faculty members and an alumna received Fulbright Scholar awards to teach and conduct research during the 2021-2022 academic year.

Jul 12, 2021