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IT staff works to support students, faculty, staff through remote learning and work

As students, faculty and staff members adjust to learning, teaching and working remotely due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 virus, Grand Valley's Information Technology has adjusted approaches, been nimble and flexible to help everyone succeed in remote applications.

Mar 20, 2020


GVSU health expert: Too many people not social distancing, public health students are 'advocates for their generation' 

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase locally and across the country, a GVSU public health expert said social distancing needs to be taken seriously, especially by the younger population.

Mar 19, 2020


Students begin to move out of on-campus housing as remote learning extends to April 25

Students have started to move the rest of their belongings out of the living centers, after remote learning was extended to the end of the semester.

Mar 18, 2020


From triaging to quarantines, ethics underpin difficult public health choices during a pandemic, according to GVSU expert

Scarcity of medical resources can create numerous ethical dilemmas, Jeffrey Byrnes noted.

Mar 17, 2020


Novel by alumna earns recognition from Library of Michigan

Grand Valley alumna Erin Bartels earned a spot on the 2020 Library of Michigan's Notable Books list for her novel "We Hope For Better Things."

Mar 17, 2020


Keeping campus clean demands extra attention from staff members

Maintenance, service and grounds staff members have been on the front lines keeping campus buildings clean and sanitized amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

Mar 17, 2020


Charter Schools Office helps parents educate at home

With more than half of U.S. states suspending K-12 education for varying periods of time, millions of parents are looking for resources to help bridge the education gap between coronavirus-related stoppages and the time when schools resume.

Mar 16, 2020


Local economy will experience shallow recession as result of COVID-19, says GVSU expert 

There is now enough data and information on the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus)to understand and better define where the local economy is headed, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.

Mar 16, 2020


Repair Clinic offers wide range of support, one stitch at a time

Volunteers make repairs using their own sewing equipment and teach students how to knit. The repairs help take a pesky problem off busy students' to-do list, free of charge.

Mar 16, 2020


Current 'psychology buying' of toilet paper, sanitizers, because of COVID-19 won't deplete supplies, GVSU expert says

As additional cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) are confirmed in Michigan, consumers are having a hard time finding certain products, particularly toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

Mar 13, 2020