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GVSU students involved in early stages of REP4 concept enthusiastic about its impact on higher education

Dionne Pinto-Guerra and Julian Sanders are pleased to have had a role with the initiative.

May 19, 2021


Reflecting on a year of change, faculty member emphasizes moving forward with good things learned from experience

GVNext is showcasing stories on how faculty members such as Alisha Davis optimize virtual learning.

May 18, 2021


Communications faculty takes interdisciplinary style to Meijer Honors College

Melba Vélez Ortiz said applying for a faculty position in the honors college felt like being called 'home to the mothership.'

May 18, 2021


Michigan Charter School Teacher, Administrator of the Year both from GVSU-authorized schools

Jordan Dischinger-Smedes, from Grand River Preparatory High School in Grand Rapids, was named teacher of the year, and Kimberly Llorens, principal at University Preparatory Academy Elementary ý Mark Murray in Detroit, was named administrator of the year.

May 18, 2021


GVSU at 60: New retirees brought creative ideas, leadership, connections to campus

Many people who will retire at the end of the academic year have years of service that span a good portion of the university's 60 years.

May 17, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Notes include the passing of a retired faculty member and accolades for a student-run program.

May 14, 2021


REP4: National alliance of institutions, convened by GVSU, puts learners at the forefront of designing paths to transform education

The initiative, which addresses equity and access in education, was publicly launched on May 13.

May 13, 2021


Virus Action Team update: GVSU community should document vaccination status in self-assessment by May 20

The best avenue toward a new "normal" campus environment, with more in-person classes and experiences, is getting as many campus community members vaccinated as possible.

May 13, 2021


GVSU leaders welcome Battle Creek scholarship recipients

Grand Valley leaders officially welcomed to the Laker family the newest cohort of students from Battle Creek Public Schools who earned pipeline scholarships.

May 12, 2021


GVSU economics expert: Economy continues to grow, employment better in sectors

Brian Long said 2021 will be a historic year for the U.S. economy.

May 11, 2021