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GVSU to showcase pieces by Mathias Alten, 'Dean of Michigan Painters,' in statewide traveling exhibition
GVSU, holder of the largest public collection of Alten's works, will share some of these pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Alten's birth in 1871.
Sep 9, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery picks up speed
The economic bounce that was expected for West Michigan has arrived, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Sep 8, 2020
Eyebrow smiles and social distance: Faculty members enjoy connecting with students, regardless of setting
Whether teaching courses in-person or remotely, Grand Valley faculty members said it felt good to connect with students and reported a smooth start to the semester.
Sep 4, 2020
GVSU earns 'Best Bang for the Buck' honors from national college guide
Grand Valley was named "Best Bang for the Buck" among Midwest institutions by Washington Monthly in its 2020 college rankings guide.
Sep 3, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Thousands tested in campus community for COVID-19, shows low positivity rate
GVSU, in partnership with Spectrum Health, has conducted more than 2,200 tests for COVID-19 in the past week as students moved to campus. GVSU will conduct 5,000 more tests in the next two weeks on students, faculty and staff members.
Sep 1, 2020
University earns national recognition for diversity, inclusion outreach on campus
Insight Into Diversity, the nation's oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, awarded Grand Valley and 89 other institutions the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award September 1.
Sep 1, 2020
Autism Education Center's strong network key to supporting students and professionals during pandemic
Professionals statewide knew they needed to quickly collaborate to help their students when learning was initially disrupted. They maintained that contact as they prepared for fall, said Amy Matthews, the center's director.
Sep 1, 2020
GVSU named No. 1 place to work in Michigan in Forbes 2020 rankings
Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 1 in Michigan by Forbes in its list of America's best employers for 2020. In its second annual ranking of "America's Best Employers by State" Forbes released a list for each state, ranking the best 75 employers in Michigan.
Aug 31, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020
