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Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers

Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.

Apr 30, 2020


The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers

The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020


Faculty artists use university 3D printers to help create face shields for health care workers

The face shields will be shipped to Holland Home and other regional medical facilities.

Apr 29, 2020


Accelerated, online bachelor's program will help adults succeed in tough economy

Grand Valley's online, accelerated degree program will help adults achieve career success, even during an economy rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 29, 2020


Newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks starting life at Eberhard Center

Three chicks hatched early on April 28 in the nesting box, with a fourth egg remaining.

Apr 28, 2020


GVSU grad student recovers from coronavirus, donates plasma to 'pay it forward'

Graduate student Hannah Grinwis fully recovered from COVID-19 and is now donating plasma as a way to pay it forward.

Apr 28, 2020


Words of hope to be shared during virtual Campus Interfaith gathering

People of various faiths and beliefs will come together April 28 for a virtual interfaith community gathering sponsored by Grand Valleys Campus Interfaith Resources.

Apr 27, 2020


Staff member from Kaufman Interfaith Institute reflects on start of Ramadan during COVID-19

Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, project coordinator for the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, wrote about how COVID-19 impacts the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in a recent column.

Apr 27, 2020


Kirkhof College of Nursing creates campaign for public to thank nurses

National Nurses Week and the opportunity to thank those frontline workers could not have come at a better time.

Apr 27, 2020


Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020

Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.

Apr 24, 2020