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Accounting professor highlights biggest take-aways from financial assistance bill, including rebate checks

Chris Harper, clinical affiliate faculty of accounting in the Seidman College of Business, said the CARES Act will be a lifeline for individuals and small business owners.

Mar 31, 2020



PIC earns national recognition for increasing study abroad diversity

The Padnos International Center was recognized nationally for its efforts to increase the diversity of students who participate in study abroad programs.

Mar 31, 2020


Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19

Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.

Mar 31, 2020


Hauenstein Center launches two virtual lecture series to replace canceled events

With university events canceled and stay-at-home measures in place, possibly through the end of April, Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is making a shift to engage with the community and center members through two new virtual lecture and learning opportunities.

Mar 30, 2020


GVSU student a cappella group sings virtual message of hope

Members of Euphoria, a student a cappella group at Grand Valley, posted a virtual video message of hope to the university community.

Mar 30, 2020


Produce from GVSU educational farm will be donated throughout growing season

Produce from Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) will be donated to the needy in an effort to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020


Remote learning stories: Brittland DeKorver lectures, mentors and conducts labs virtually while uniting chemistry educators worldwide

DeKorver started a Facebook page to support online learning that has followers worldwide.

Mar 30, 2020


President Mantella encourages Laker family to bring light to the world

President Philomena V. Mantella encouraged the GVSU community to stay safe, healthy and positive. Share a 30-second video of encouragement on social media. Include #GVPositivity

Mar 27, 2020


How will COVID-19 impact the nonprofit sector? Johnson Center research offers insights

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world, financial implications on employees and businesses are profound. Impacts are being felt across the economy, and the nonprofit sector is not immune. Researchers at Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have analyzed IRS 990 form data and have identified trends in the nonprofit sector that nonprofits can expect to contend with as the pandemic evolves. 

Mar 27, 2020