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Social work professor initiates social justice book club
It was an innocent question from her 3-year-old son that prompted Paola Leon, associate professor of social work, to start a children's book club that focuses on social justice topics.
Dec 13, 2019
Former student nominated for NFL Man of the Year award
Brandon Carr, Baltimore Ravens defensive back and former Laker football standout, was nominated by his team for the NFL's Walter Payton Award, recognizing his community service work and talent on the field.
Dec 13, 2019
Kaufman Interfaith Institute begins multi-year project with Fetzer Institute
An ongoing partnership between Grand Valley's Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo has sparked a multi-year project to examine local interfaith models.
Dec 13, 2019
Computer science students partner with companies and government on collaborative projects
From machine-learning algorithms to research databases to data aggregation, more than a dozen teams of Grand Valley computer science students showcased collaborative work projects at the Fall 2019 Computer Science Senior Project Reception December 11 at the Kirkhof Center.
Dec 12, 2019
GVSU, nonprofits launch initiative to aid homeless youth
Grand Valley teamed with area nonprofits to officially launch a health initiative December 12 in an effort to interrupt the cycle of youth homelessness.
Dec 12, 2019
New program helps students launch businesses
A new student accelerator program, 77IdeaLab, is designed to help Grand Valley undergraduate or graduate students build and launch a company in one semester.
Dec 12, 2019
Lake Huron Hall getting a new look on the inside
Lake Huron Hall, one of the first academic buildings on the Allendale Campus, is undergoing a transformation. The building is being gutted for a complete renovation and will reopen in August 2020.
Dec 12, 2019
Member of Central Park Five, documentarian will give keynotes during MLK week
A member of the exonerated Central Park Five and a faculty member who directed and produced a documentary about the Flint water crisis will be keynote speakers during a week of events on campus that commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dec 10, 2019
Honors College faculty member, former dean to retire
Longtime professor and former dean Jane Toot will retire from Grand Valley in December after nearly three decades of service.
Dec 10, 2019
Faculty, students conduct solar energy research
Power from the sun is driving new innovative research, thanks to a partnership between the university and Consumers Energy.
Dec 10, 2019
