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Grand Valley boosts financial aid, designates more than $2 million to support students affected by pandemic

Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved a $5.4 million increase in financial aid, an 8 percent increase over last year.

Jun 25, 2021


Cimitile: University provost says time for a change

President Philomena V. Mantella informed the campus community that Provost and Executive Vice President Maria Cimitile has decided to step down from the position she has held for the last four years and chart a new course for her future at Grand Valley.

Jun 25, 2021


Battle Creek high school students learn about education careers, college admission process at GVSU camp

Rising high school seniors from Battle Creek Central High School spent the week learning about careers in education and developing leadership skills at a summer camp in Battle Creek sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek Public Schools and the GVSU College of Education.

Jun 24, 2021


GVSU Community Members Recognize Pride Month

Pride Month may be coming to a close, but the work that members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Grand Valley are doing to create a welcoming and inclusive environment is present year-round.

Jun 24, 2021


Faculty member selected for NEH Summer Institute focused on works of 20th century Black author

Ayana Weekley will spend part of her summer studying Zora Neale Hurston, an early 20th century Black author whose works have found reinvigorated interest.

Jun 23, 2021


GVSU named a 'Best for Vets' college by national outlet

Grand Valley State University has been named a 2021 "Best for Vets" college by the national news outlet Military Times. Grand Valley joins 366 colleges and universities throughout the country that are included on the 2021 list.

Jun 22, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Revisions made to face covering and travel policies

If you are fully vaccinated, you are exempt from wearing a face covering indoors, except everyone must continue to wear a face covering in academic classrooms, labs and other indoor areas of academic instruction.

Jun 21, 2021


Biomedical engineering graduate is co-founder of radiopharmacy, molecular diagnostic center soon to open on Medical Mile

Anderson Peck is the co-founder and chief technology officer for a cutting-edge radiopharmacy and molecular diagnostics and therapy center soon to be headquartered on Grand Rapids' Medical Mile.

Jun 21, 2021


STEPS campers visit Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Students from Battle Creek Public Schools wrapped up their STEPS Camp June 18 by touring the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and building motors.

Jun 18, 2021


Faculty researchers find mental health program effective when implemented in schools

Two faculty members concluded a study on a school-based mental health awareness and education program and found it effective in increasing behaviors that prevent suicide.

Jun 18, 2021