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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


President Mantella announces lifetime resource for alumni, talent epicenter for community

President Mantella detailed the Laker Lifetime Learning Account, money available to alumni to use for continuing education, and establishment of a talent epicenter, where companies, nonprofits, students and entrepreneurs will collaborate on ideas.

Nov 15, 2019


Soccer semifinals, football to air on ESPN

The Laker soccer team will host Ferris State in the semifinals of the GLIAC tournament on Friday, November 15, in a match to air on ESPN3.

Nov 15, 2019



Film festival expands cultural knowledge through art

The festival is made possible by a 5-year grant from the French Consulate in Chicago. The goal is to inspire the general public to broaden movie consumption to films from different cultures.

Nov 14, 2019


Photo gallery: inauguration week events

About 80 people attended an alumni breakfast at the Eberhard Center November 14, honoring President Philomena V. Mantella as inauguration week activities continue.

Nov 14, 2019