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Community members offer ideas for GVSU's future, creating best learning atmosphere as part of Reach Higher 2025 discussion

Participants especially emphasized the importance of experiential learning for student success.

Mar 16, 2021


One year later, a reminder of Lakers' adaptability during the pandemic amid signs of hope

Here is how Grand Valley persevered through one year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 15, 2021


GVSU testifies before House subcommittee

President Philomena V. Mantella led a team that appeared before the higher education appropriations subcommittee.

Mar 11, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Travel poses high risk for contracting a COVID-19 variant

Warmer days provide great opportunities for Lakers to enjoy the outdoors. Remember to continue to follow best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 11, 2021


Shift to electric vehicles, auto industry resilience are key messages at VAGTC auto suppliers symposium

The auto industry has proved to be very resilient as it continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, said Mike Wall, executive director of automotive analysis at IHS Markit.

Mar 11, 2021


Grand Valley again named a Voter Friendly Campus

Grand Valley has been selected as one of 231 higher education institutions across the country to receive a Voter Friendly Campus designation for 2021-22.

Mar 11, 2021


GVSU among nine institutions in country honored for supplier diversity programs

Grand Valley was among nine colleges and universities to be recognized nationally for taking proactive steps to support minority-owned businesses through its supplier diversity program.

Mar 10, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who earned recognition and the student Ethics Bowl team are highlighted.

Mar 9, 2021


College of Education will host documentary, discussion about criminalization of young Black girls

The College of Education will host a campus and community screening of the documentary "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools," which examines how educational and judicial disparities disrupt education for young Black students.

Mar 9, 2021


Virtual and in-person celebrations planned for GVSU's class of 2021

GVSU's 2021 graduates have two ways to celebrate this year: A virtual commencement along with an in-person opportunity the next day to cross a stage and have their picture taken.

Mar 8, 2021