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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


GVSU holds historic virtual Board of Trustees meeting

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees held its April 24 meeting virtually because of theĀ "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in Michigan.

Apr 24, 2020


GVSU names new vice president for Enrollment Development

Grand Valley State University has named B. Donta Truss as its new vice president for Enrollment Development.

Apr 24, 2020


Remote learning stories: Hannah Seidel finds a way through video for dance students to learn teaching

One student, Zoe Lionas, developed new ways to provide feedback, sometimes in the moment.

Apr 24, 2020


GVSU class of 2020 to be honored during virtual graduate celebration

Although the celebration for the class of 2020 will be different than originally planned, thousandsĀ of Grand Valley students will be recognized for achieving their degrees.

Apr 23, 2020


Geology faculty member creates map of U.S. that traces COVID-19 spread

The multitude of numbers related to COVID-19 -- cases, deaths, recoveries, hot spots -- can be overwhelming, even for a researcher.

Apr 23, 2020


GVSU Campus Dining donates 4,000+ pounds of food to local organizations

Thousands of pounds of food from Grand Valley's Campus Dining that might have otherwise gone to waste has been donated to help those in need.

Apr 23, 2020


GVSU finance expert: Avoid the urge to overspend during "stay at home" order, ride out the stock market

Gregg Dimkoff said we don't know how long or how deep the recession will be, so don't spend foolishly and don't pull money out of the stock market.

Apr 23, 2020