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Former UAW president Owen Bieber remembered for strong ties to GVSU, commitment to students

Owen Bieber, who died Feb. 17 at age 90, had strong ties to Grand Valley including the establishment of the Owen F. Bieber Scholarship Trust to support UAW members and their children.

Feb 18, 2020


Semester in Grand Rapids, Detroit programs will hold informational session

Completing an immersive experience like Semester in Grand Rapids gave Sarah Stromski the skills and confidence to land a part-time job and a renewed vigor to complete her degree.

Feb 18, 2020


Public or private sector: Who is better equipped to deal with climate change?

The Earth's climate is changing, and future generations will have to decide how to handle the impact of those changes, but how to deal with a changing climate is a topic that can be polarizing.

Feb 17, 2020


Why Presidents' Day should focus more on George Washington

Presidents' Day in 21st century America tends to focus on sales for mattresses and household furniture; a holiday that's become "vanilla" from its intended roots, according to Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley. 

Feb 17, 2020


Trailblazer honored by Positive Black Women

Beverly Grant received the Dr. Doris Rucks Trailblazer Award.

Feb 17, 2020


Grand Valley a partner in statewide effort to immerse K-12 students in water education

The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a multi-agency collaboration to improve water literacy for K-12 students.

Feb 14, 2020


Interfaith conference will draw participants from area colleges

Campus Interfaith Resources will hold its fourth annual Made In Michigan Interfaith Lab, an interfaith conference for students, faculty and staff members from area colleges and universities.

Feb 14, 2020


Chemistry faculty member and his students steadily assembling new pieces in puzzle of antibiotic resistance

Paul Cook is working with students on the research, which provides crucial undergraduate training.

Feb 13, 2020


Laker hoops teams host Saginaw Valley in games to air on ESPN3

Laker women's and men's basketball teams will host Saginaw Valley State University in games February 13 that will air on ESPN3.

Feb 13, 2020


Graduate receives award for saving life of high school hockey player

Eric Schwab, an athletic trainer, restored the pulse of a teen who collapsed at hockey practice.

Feb 12, 2020