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Music in wide-open spaces: Grand Valley New Music Ensemble will again play in national parks
The National Endowment for the Arts recently approved a grant for the tour. The ensemble director has commissioned three composers to create pieces inspired by chosen national parks.
Jan 15, 2020
How climate change, millennials and tainted donors are impacting philanthropy
Climate change, millennials becoming a majority of the workforce, and increasing critiques of tainted donors are changing the nonprofit sector in profound new ways, according to experts and thought leaders at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.
Jan 14, 2020
Forbes calls GVSU lifelong learning resource 'intriguing experiment'
The Laker Lifetime Learning Account was cited as a way to help lifelong learners.
Jan 13, 2020
Obesity, drug overdose deaths among state residents remain high
Grand Valley researchers found that two-thirds of Michigan residents are overweight or obese, factors they said contribute to increased health risks and higher health care expenditures.
Jan 10, 2020
University, partners celebrate opening of outreach center in Battle Creek
Leaders from Grand Valley, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and Battle Creek Public Schools celebrated January 7 the opening of the university's outreach center and a collaborative effort to increase regional access to educational support resources.
Jan 7, 2020
Researchers, health care leaders will share area, statewide trends at event
Area health care leaders and Grand Valley researchers will share trends during the 11th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast January 10 at the Eberhard Center on GVSU's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Jan 6, 2020
Will the partial trade agreement with China help the local economy? GVSU economist weighs in
GVSU economist Brian Long said reaction from the business community to the partial U.S./China tariff agreement has been lukewarm.
Jan 6, 2020
Bob Dylan unguarded, Italy's incomparable light and the life's work of a photographer
The Douglas R. and Barbara E. Gilbert Collection is the largest, most comprehensive collection of photographic images the university has received. The gift includes prints, slides, negatives and personal items such as letters.
Jan 5, 2020
Is a war between the U.S. and Iran inevitable? GVSU expert shares insight
Gamal Gasim, an expert on the Middle East, said the fallout from the action by the U.S. is complex.
Jan 3, 2020
So much to love about 2019 at Grand Valley
From the announcement of Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, to the women's soccer team winning a sixth national title, 2019 has been full of unforgettable moments.
Dec 19, 2019