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Student uses grant award to explore medicine in Belize

Grand Valley student Christa Fernando used a study abroad experience to explore learning about global health, funded in part by a competitive grant award from Phi Kappa Phi. 

Mar 9, 2020


Religion, health care subject of conference and colloquy

Two events on March 16 will offer participants an in-depth look at how a patient's religious beliefs might impact treatment and decision making.

Mar 9, 2020


'A borderless museum': Kemler to lead GVSU Galleries and Collections, continue commitment to infusing university grounds with art

Kemler will oversee a continuous display of art throughout 130 buildings and grounds in six different locations.

Mar 8, 2020


Mantella, panelists call for expansion of collaborations, partnerships to aid health care worker shortage

President Philomena V. Mantella and other leaders said collaborations and partnership among health care institutions, K-12 schools, colleges and universities are critical to maintaining and expanding the health care workforce in the region.

Mar 6, 2020


Men's basketball will play in GLIAC semifinal; tourney games to air on ESPN3

The Laker men's basketball team will host the final two rounds of the GLIAC Tournament Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, and play Michigan Tech in a game that will air on ESPN3.

Mar 6, 2020


Coronavirus, auto trends are hot topics at VAGTC auto suppliers symposium

The effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) were discussed by leaders from all tiers of the auto industry during the 21st West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium March 5, sponsored by the Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Mar 5, 2020


Social justice workshops engage participants in critical dialogues

Relando Thompkins-Jones, director of Social Justice Education, grew up in Detroit and understood early in life that society was not equitable.

Mar 5, 2020


GVSU expert: Constant messages about coronavirus can amp up anxiety, affect how you assess personal risk

Amanda Dillard, associate professor of psychology, said people often focus on their vulnerability.

Mar 4, 2020


Native of Rwanda on track for nursing degree, establishing project to help other international students

Jackson Byiringiro arrived in Michigan in 2014 from Rwanda thinking he would find a job as a nurse, the same position he held for eight years in his home country.

Mar 4, 2020


Graduate student's empathy for a friend with vision loss leads to research that takes top honors at thesis competition

Afokoghene Odhu, a graduate student pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, entered his research on diabetic retinopathy in the 3-Minute Thesis competition, an annual event sponsored by The Graduate School, and won first place and $500.

Mar 3, 2020