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Alumna uses telepractice skills learned at GVSU to help patients with communication disorders, train coworkers

Ann Jonker's telepractice skills, learned at Grand Valley, played a key role in keeping an outpatient clinic operating.

Jun 2, 2020


Remote learning stories: Multimedia journalism faculty members pivot students to story of a lifetime

Jeff Kelly Lowenstein and James Ford guided their students' shift in coverage.

Jun 1, 2020


Community blood drive dedicated to frontline heroes, supported by university volunteer networks

President Philomena V. Mantella and other faculty and staff members are expected to attend and participate in a blood drive designed to thank area hospital heroes.

Jun 1, 2020


GVSU student engaged in experiential learning through employment initiative

Student Employment + (SE+) was initiated by the Student Employment Office with support from the Career Center and the Division of Inclusion and Equity to create a better employment experience for students.

May 29, 2020


Battle Creek high school students earn scholarships through W.K. Kellogg Foundation partnership

Six high school seniors from Battle Creek interested in pursuing education, nursing or health professions received scholarships to attend Grand Valley in the fall through a partnership among the university, Battle Creek Public Schools and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

May 29, 2020


Networks of Support team relies on community connections to arrange tutoring service

A network of tutors from Grand Valley is available to offer free assistance to sixth-12th graders as they finish their school's remote learning lessons.

May 28, 2020


GVSU online summer math program offers college-going students updated instruction, credits and coaching

The Math Advantage program gives students the tools to be successful in an online class, while learning college math and earning four credits. The program also offers tutoring and one-on-one success coaching.

May 27, 2020


'Lakers Together' can change the culture

As Grand Valley prepares for returning to campus, Lakers will experience a fall semester different than any other. The "Lakers Together - Standing Apart" campaign is a campuswide effort to reinforce the best of Laker culture by always caring for each other.

May 27, 2020


Incident Management Team update

As university leaders prepare for the start of a new academic year, members of the IMT have been making recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team, using public health and CDC guidance.

May 26, 2020


Mantella appointed to Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella to the board of the Michigan Education Trust (MET). 

May 25, 2020