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Biology graduate student's research on genetics of chimpanzees in captivity called 'ahead-of-the-curve thinking'

Francesca Golus started working with biology professor Jodee Hunt as an undergraduate.

Feb 4, 2020


"Working: A Musical" showcases the dignity and humanity of workers

The show was based on a book of the same name by Pulitzer Prize-winning oral historian Studs Terkel. Originally performed in the 1970s, the show was reworked in 2012 and includes new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, famously known for his 2015 hit musical "Hamilton."

Feb 3, 2020


GVSU Family Health Center now offers convenience care for campus community

The GVSU Family Health Center is now available as a convenience clinic for campus community members who cannot get in to see their primary care provider.

Feb 3, 2020


Convocation ceremony will recognize faculty members for service, teaching, research

Faculty members will be honored for their research, teaching and scholarship, and service years during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation set for Tuesday, February 11, 4 p.m. at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.

Feb 3, 2020


Student newspaper celebrates 100 distribution sites

In a changing environment of news distribution, staff members for the Grand Valley Lanthorn are celebrating a milestone for the newspaper's print product.

Jan 31, 2020


Reflections from GVSU food summit: Good food + good community = good health 

About 100 people, including farmers, business and nonprofit leaders, students and educators came together January 31 to discuss food access and food system challenges.

Jan 31, 2020


Their 'red carpet event': Advertising faculty, students gear up for Sunday's Super Bowl commercials

Robin Spring, assistant professor of communications, enjoys dissecting ads with students. The Advertising Club also plans to live tweet during the game.

Jan 31, 2020


Traverse City PAS program will earn national award for its innovation

The Physician Assistant Studies program in Traverse City will receive a national award recognizing its innovation and excellence from the University Professional and Continuing Education Association at its annual conference in March.

Jan 31, 2020


GVSU offensive coordinator resigns

Morris Berger and Grand Valley State have reached a mutual agreement regarding his position as offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University. Berger has resigned and the university has accepted it with immediate effect. 

Jan 30, 2020


A summer wildflower with dark secrets, a Grand Valley researcher working to unlock them

An associate professor of biology is studying how controlled burning can manage the invasive plant. Todd Aschenbach studies the restorative ecological benefits of the process.

Jan 29, 2020