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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


Public administration junior selected for national civic engagement fellowship

Sam Jacobs, a junior majoring in public administration, was named to the 2021 class of Newman Civic Fellows, an initiative of Campus Compact.

Mar 8, 2021


No return to normal: Panelists say education needs to better serve students when COVID-19 is over

Panelists at a virtual event who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education agreed that when pandemic mitigation strategies are lifted a "return to normal" will not be the best-case scenario for many K-12 or college students.

Mar 5, 2021


GVSU economics expert: Local recovery stabilizes

The West Michigan economy remains on a positive footing, although time will likely show January was the peak of the COVID-19 recession recovery, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.

Mar 5, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Antigen testing in GVSU symptomatic clinic to begin March 8

The GVSU Symptomatic or Exposure Test Site, located between Fresh Food and Manitou Hall, will switch to antigen testing March 8.

Mar 4, 2021


Work Like a Laker: Virtual conference includes GVSU Career, Internship and Summer Job fair

To help students prepare for the virtual world of work, the GVSU Career Center is hosting the fully virtual Work Like a Laker conference, which includes the virtual Career, Internship and Summer Job Fair.

Mar 4, 2021


'Victors of Character' makes GVSU theater debut with livestream performances timed for viewing by K-12 students

The first performances start on March 5. The play explores a key moment for President Gerald R. Ford and an African American teammate on the University of Michigan's football team.

Mar 3, 2021


Latest auto trends to be revealed at Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium

The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed March 11 at the virtual Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Mar 3, 2021