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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
After 25 years, library specialist ready to retire after bringing positive outlook to job
After working for University Libraries for 25 years, Bob Kozminski, library specialist, is retiring.
Mar 3, 2020
Basketball teams begin GLIAC tourney play; games will air on ESPN3
The Lakers women's and men's basketball teams host GLIAC tournament games Tuesday, March 3, at the Fieldhouse; both games will air on ESPN3.
Mar 3, 2020
Women's Commission seeks nominations for awards
Grand Valley's Women's Commission is seeking nominations of faculty and staff members for its Celebrating Women Awards.
Mar 2, 2020
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism wins governor's award
The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids has been recognized by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for innovation and collaboration.
Mar 2, 2020
Raised travel advisory suspends study abroad programs in Italy
Grand Valley has suspended its study abroad programs in Italy and asked students there to return to the U.S. due to travel advisories related to the coronavirus.
Feb 29, 2020
Lakers will host GLIAC Indoor Track Championships; broadcasts of both days
The Laker men's and women's track teams will host the GLIAC Indoor Championships Saturday-Sunday, February 29-March 1, at the Fieldhouse. The meet will be broadcast live.
Feb 28, 2020
Laker hoops teams take on Davenport in games to air on ESPN3
The Laker men's and women's basketball team will host GLIAC foe Davenport University Thursday, February 27, in games that will air on ESPN3.
Feb 27, 2020
Democratic socialism isn't new in America: President Johnson's "Great Society" had roots in the European welfare state
As Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders surges in popularity in early Democratic Party primaries, signaling a significant shift of the party to the left, the idea of democratic socialism is taking on new life in some of the party's policy recommendations. Some candidates seeking the Democratic nomination demonstrate this new-found popularity in what they propose on the national stage. While some of these views are seen as generational, many young voters don't know the full extent of democratic socialism's past.
Feb 27, 2020
