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Alumna launches 'Headband Aid' to bring relief to those wearing masks for extended hours

Kat Samardzija, '19, founder of Locker Lifestyle, created Headband Aid. Buttons on the headband allow you to attach a surgical mask to relieve irritation behind the ears.

May 18, 2020


Traverse City health professions donates supplies to Munson; students anxious to return to clinical assignments

Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center recently donated masks, gloves and other PPE to Munson Medical Center.

May 18, 2020


Faculty and staff sketches: AP award recipients

Monica Johnstone, director of CLAS communications and advancement, received the AP Achievement Award, the highest honor awarded to an administrative/professional staff member.

May 15, 2020


Music will join blue lighting of Beckering Family Carillon Tower to honor critical workers

Retired Grand Valley carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard will play "America the Beautiful."

May 14, 2020


GVSU students donate appliances to Ottawa County to help those impacted by COVID-19

The county received more than 20 appliances during an organized pickup held shortly after the last day students could move out personal belongings. 

May 14, 2020


Graduate, a Chicago educator, savoring surprise video call from Obama to thank him for his dedication to teaching

Daniel Michmerhuizen, '00, received the call in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week.

May 14, 2020


GVSU students share their stories of living on campus during COVID-19

For some students, moving out of their on-campus room was not an option.

May 13, 2020


Mantella: Community partnerships crucial as GVSU focuses on sustaining learning experiences for students

Community members were invited to hear about Grand Valley's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 12, 2020



GVSU study: Almost 90 percent of GVSU charter schools will use hybrid education during COVID-19 pandemic

The GVSU Charter Schools Office has commissioned a first-of-its-kind study to analyze the continuity of learning plans for each of the 78 charter public schools the university authorizes.

May 11, 2020