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GVSU expert: Local economic stats down sharply, but not as bad as expected

It was anticipated the local economic statistics for April would be negative, but the numbers weren't as bad as expected, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.

May 6, 2020


Making Waves will help sponsor virtual event about Grand River conservation, resiliency

Making Waves is one of the sponsors of the 17th annual Grand River Spring Forum, presented virtually Friday, May 8, and featuring area water and conservation experts discussing the health and resiliency of the waterway.

May 6, 2020


Take the GVSU virtual Admissions tour and experience Allendale's beautiful campus 

Visiting campus is a great way for new and prospective students and their families to experience the Laker Effect. Visiting campus is now possible virtually, with a guided video tour of the Allendale Campus.

May 5, 2020


GVSU receives gold-level status from veterans group for fifth consecutive year

Grand Valley was again named a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School for the 2019-2020 academic year by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Gold is the highest level awarded.

May 5, 2020


Occupational safety and health students help frontline workers with PPE fit guides

Grand Valley Occupational Safety and Health students have created a guide to help front line health care workers ensure a proper fit for their personal protective equipment.

May 4, 2020



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