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Regional strategies work best during times of disaster, GVSU researcher says

Davia Downey, associate professor of public, nonprofit and health administration, said responding to public health disasters, like COVID-19, is particularly difficult.

May 11, 2020


GVSU collaboration supports K-12 charter school teachers delivering remote education

Faculty and staff members in the Charter Schools Office and College of Education are collaborating to support K-12 teachers in GVSU-authorized charter schools and beyond who are delivering remote education because of COVID-19.

May 7, 2020


Regional Math and Science Center offering specialized K-12 resources for changed learning landscape

Activities, educational games and more help students with learning concepts as well as knowledge.

May 7, 2020


Nursing graduate, LPGA hopeful returns to frontlines to treat COVID-19 patients

Sarah Hoffman graduated from Grand Valley with a nursing degree in 2013, and said she chose that field because she wanted to help people. In early April, when the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Michigan was rising, Hoffman put away her golf clubs in favor of a face mask and other personal protection equipment to - again - help people.

May 7, 2020



GVSU expert: Local economic stats down sharply, but not as bad as expected

It was anticipated the local economic statistics for April would be negative, but the numbers weren't as bad as expected, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.

May 6, 2020


Making Waves will help sponsor virtual event about Grand River conservation, resiliency

Making Waves is one of the sponsors of the 17th annual Grand River Spring Forum, presented virtually Friday, May 8, and featuring area water and conservation experts discussing the health and resiliency of the waterway.

May 6, 2020


Take the GVSU virtual Admissions tour and experience Allendale's beautiful campus 

Visiting campus is a great way for new and prospective students and their families to experience the Laker Effect. Visiting campus is now possible virtually, with a guided video tour of the Allendale Campus.

May 5, 2020


GVSU receives gold-level status from veterans group for fifth consecutive year

Grand Valley was again named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the 2019-2020 academic year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Gold is the highest level awarded.

May 5, 2020


Occupational safety and health students help frontline workers with PPE fit guides

Grand Valley Occupational Safety and Health students have created a guide to help front line health care workers ensure a proper fit for their personal protective equipment.

May 4, 2020