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GVSU Campus Dining donates 4,000+ pounds of food to local organizations

Thousands of pounds of food from Grand Valley's Campus Dining that might have otherwise gone to waste has been donated to help those in need.

Apr 23, 2020


GVSU finance expert: Avoid the urge to overspend during "stay at home" order, ride out the stock market

Gregg Dimkoff said we don't know how long or how deep the recession will be, so don't spend foolishly and don't pull money out of the stock market.

Apr 23, 2020


GVSU expert: Local housing market will go from bad to worse, but bounce back could be quicker than rest of the country

The local housing marketing was heating up in January and February before the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a halt, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.

Apr 22, 2020


New Music Ensemble's newest album features pieces inspired by national parks

The album, "Dawn Chorus," is the fifth commercial recording for the nationally acclaimed group.

Apr 22, 2020


Governor appoints Dang to task force to study COVID-19 racial disparities

Connie Dang, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and special assistant for Inclusive Community Outreach, is one of 23 people appointed to a COVID-19 task force by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Apr 21, 2020


Graduating senior writes "An Original Song for the (COVID) Class of 2020"

Joseph VanArendonk wrote the piece while reflecting on his upcoming last week at Grand Valley.

Apr 21, 2020


Big Data being used to help track, study coronavirus

In a global pandemic, it can be hard for scientists, policymakers and governments to effectively communicate accurate information about complex topics to the general public, but the growing field of data science and analytics is helping to make information easier to understand.

Apr 20, 2020


HTM professor leads hospitality industry virtual education conference in response to COVID-19

The virtual education conference will feature hospitality and event industry leaders from around the world, who will provide resources for professionals and redefine the effectiveness of the industry's future. 

Apr 20, 2020


Workplace survey addresses behaviors counterproductive to hiring, retaining diverse talent

A regional workplace climate study uses a systems lens to address institutional behaviors that prove counterproductive to attracting, retaining and promoting diverse talent with a focus on women of color.

Apr 20, 2020


Photography program founder dies

David Rathbun started the program in 1981.

Apr 19, 2020