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It's time to get creative when staying in touch with family and friends, GVSU public health expert says

Ranelle Brew says exercise, eat healthy and look for creative ways to stay in touch with people.

Mar 25, 2020


Business center at GVSU helping small businesses affected by COVID-19 with low-interest loans

The Michigan SBDC was asked to support Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a federal program that provides loans of up to $2 million for small businesses, and a state program to support businesses affected by temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation. 

Mar 24, 2020


Campus residential buildings to close beginning March 24 after governor's stay-at-home order

GVSU residential buildings close March 24 and move-out from campus housing will be suspended through April 14. 

Mar 23, 2020


Grand Valley donates about 90,000 disposable gloves to regional medical system

The donation will help boost strained medical supplies due to the pandemic.

Mar 23, 2020


Laker student athletes, coaches cope with loss of spring sports

Empty. Empty courts, stadiums and fields create a feeling of emptiness for Laker coaches and student athletes.

Mar 20, 2020


IT staff works to support students, faculty, staff through remote learning and work

As students, faculty and staff members adjust to learning, teaching and working remotely due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 virus, Grand Valley's Information Technology has adjusted approaches, been nimble and flexible to help everyone succeed in remote applications.

Mar 20, 2020


GVSU health expert: Too many people not social distancing, public health students are 'advocates for their generation' 

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase locally and across the country, a GVSU public health expert said social distancing needs to be taken seriously, especially by the younger population.

Mar 19, 2020


Students begin to move out of on-campus housing as remote learning extends to April 25

Students have started to move the rest of their belongings out of the living centers, after remote learning was extended to the end of the semester.

Mar 18, 2020


From triaging to quarantines, ethics underpin difficult public health choices during a pandemic, according to GVSU expert

Scarcity of medical resources can create numerous ethical dilemmas, Jeffrey Byrnes noted.

Mar 17, 2020


Novel by alumna earns recognition from Library of Michigan

Grand Valley alumna Erin Bartels earned a spot on the 2020 Library of Michigan's Notable Books list for her novel "We Hope For Better Things."

Mar 17, 2020