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Two longtime professors to retire

Jonathan White, professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Frederik Meijer Honors College, and Stephen Rowe, a philosophy and liberal studies professor, will retire in December.

Nov 25, 2019


Grand Valley soccer wins, advances in regional tournament; will play McKendree Nov. 24

The Laker soccer team beat Southern Indiana on Friday to advance in the NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament, and will face McKendree on Nov. 24.

Nov 22, 2019


Students share problem-solving ideas at CCPS research symposium

From how to combat the effects of climate change on ski resorts, to preventing California wildfires, to eradicating rural poverty in Michigan, more than 100 students presented their research and proposed solutions to pressing problems during a day-long symposium sponsored by the College of Community and Public Service.

Nov 21, 2019


KCON students share knowledge at Bodies Revealed exhibition

About 20 nursing students volunteered at the Grand Rapids Public Museum November 16, interacting with guests at the Bodies Revealed exhibition during its opening weekend.

Nov 21, 2019


Business leaders share strategies for transforming the workplace

The unique challenges of keeping younger employees happy, productive and engaged was the focus of a panel discussion that included four area business leaders.

Nov 20, 2019


Grand Valley to lead K-12 computer science curriculum coordination

The partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit computer science organization that provides K-12 curriculum and training resources, will allow Grand Valley experts to coordinate annual professional development for up to 1,000 teachers in that discipline.

Nov 20, 2019


Interfaith Thanksgiving service celebrates 20th year

Staff members at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute invite the campus community to the 20th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration.

Nov 19, 2019


Faculty member's play about Ford, social justice keeps gaining audiences

"Victors of Character" is a play written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater.

Nov 18, 2019


Incentives offered for completing campus climate survey

Members of the Grand Valley community have until November 24 to complete the campus climate survey.

Nov 18, 2019


Two Grand Valley alumni selected for prestigious international program

Two recent Grand Valley State University alumni have been named Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange fellows to Germany. 

Nov 15, 2019