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GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
1,200 students participate in commencement
More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 9, 2019
Fireside Chat: British philosopher talks importance of the humanities
A.C. Grayling, philosopher, author and founder of New College of the Humanities in London, England, said studying the humanities helps students develop critical acumen and become thought leaders, entrepreneurs and keen evaluators.
Dec 6, 2019
A happy day for Grand Valley faculty member goes viral
Word quickly spread about the adoption hearing with kindergarten classmates looking on. Media outlets across the nation reported on the feel-good story, which also was widely shared on social media.
Dec 6, 2019
Coolers, air quality maps and more on display for PCEC project day
A robotic cooler that uses GPS to follow its owner and a computer visualization of air quality in Grand Rapids were just two of more than a dozen different projects that were showcased at the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing's Fall 2019 Project Day.
Dec 5, 2019
Adoption hearing for faculty member made more special by child's kindergarten class attending
The class is an extended family, said David Eaton, associate professor of history. He was touched by the support and what classmates said during the adoption hearing.
Dec 5, 2019
18-year-old will earn computing degree at Saturday's commencement
Alec Betancourt will participate in the fall commencement ceremony December 7 at Van Andel Arena, earning a bachelor's degree in computing and information systems.
Dec 5, 2019
Mantella presents feedback from fall semester Grand Huddles
President Philomena V. Mantella presented feedback from the Grand Huddle series December 4 in the Kirkhof Center before an audience of about 200 participants.
Dec 4, 2019
Annis Water Resources director to speak about role of government in environmental protection
Alan Steinman, director of Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute, will speak at an event hosted by FLOW (For Love of Water) that will focus on the government's role in protecting health and the environment.
Dec 4, 2019
Beckman scholar's research could aid threatened species of lizards
Isabel Thompson has a curiosity about science that keeps her hand in the air during class discussions.
Dec 2, 2019
