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Affinity group for faculty and staff members earns national recognition

Grand Valley's oldest affinity group for faculty and staff members was recognized nationally for its commitments to professional development and student mentorship.

May 4, 2020


GVSU plans for face-to-face learning this fall, says President Mantella in town hall meeting

Nearly 1,200 new Lakers and their parents attended a virtual Laker town hall meeting May 1 to learn how Grand Valley is preparing for the fall 2020 semester.

May 1, 2020


Move out process begins again for GVSU students who live in on-campus housing

The end of the semester means most students who live on campus during the year move out of their rooms and return home. This year is different, as most left when President Philomena V. Mantella announced GVSU would move to remote instruction for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 1, 2020


In op-ed, faculty member says support for women of color graduate students is heightened during COVID-19

In an article published in Inside Higher Ed, a faculty member said institutional support necessary to recruit and retain women of color who are graduate students becomes more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 1, 2020


Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers

Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.

Apr 30, 2020


The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers

The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020


Faculty artists use university 3D printers to help create face shields for health care workers

The face shields will be shipped to Holland Home and other regional medical facilities.

Apr 29, 2020


Accelerated, online bachelor's program will help adults succeed in tough economy

Grand Valley's online, accelerated degree program will help adults achieve career success, even during an economy rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020


Newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks starting life at Eberhard Center

Three chicks hatched early on April 28 in the nesting box, with a fourth egg remaining.

Apr 28, 2020