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Hauenstein Center to host experts on George Marshall, Arthur Vandenberg

Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host authors David Roll and Hank Meijer for a discussion about two leaders who were fundamental to the implementation of the Marshall Plan in post-WW II Europe. 

Dec 9, 2019


GVSU economist: Local economy remains soft

There are no signs of an impending recession, but the local economy will continue to slow in 2020, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Dec 9, 2019


GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad

During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.

Dec 9, 2019


1,200 students participate in commencement

More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 9, 2019


Fireside Chat: British philosopher talks importance of the humanities

A.C. Grayling, philosopher, author and founder of New College of the Humanities in London, England, said studying the humanities helps students develop critical acumen and become thought leaders, entrepreneurs and keen evaluators. 

Dec 6, 2019


A happy day for Grand Valley faculty member goes viral

Word quickly spread about the adoption hearing with kindergarten classmates looking on. Media outlets across the nation reported on the feel-good story, which also was widely shared on social media.

Dec 6, 2019


Coolers, air quality maps and more on display for PCEC project day

A robotic cooler that uses GPS to follow its owner and a computer visualization of air quality in Grand Rapids were just two of more than a dozen different projects that were showcased at the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing's Fall 2019 Project Day.

Dec 5, 2019


Adoption hearing for faculty member made more special by child's kindergarten class attending

The class is an extended family, said David Eaton, associate professor of history. He was touched by the support and what classmates said during the adoption hearing.

Dec 5, 2019


18-year-old will earn computing degree at Saturday's commencement

Alec Betancourt will participate in the fall commencement ceremony December 7 at Van Andel Arena, earning a bachelor's degree in computing and information systems.

Dec 5, 2019


Mantella presents feedback from fall semester Grand Huddles

President Philomena V. Mantella presented feedback from the Grand Huddle series December 4 in the Kirkhof Center before an audience of about 200 participants.

Dec 4, 2019