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GVSU launches project to help develop nonprofit boards
While leaders of nonprofit organizations know that their board members can have a significant impact on the work an organization does, few resources exist to help leaders build their own abilities to work with board members and select board members who can effectively foster success. The Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University is working to help the nonprofit sector develop more diverse and inclusive boardrooms while ensuring effective board experiences that will help organizations thrive.
Jul 17, 2019
Faculty member's first novel named a must-read by Oprah Magazine
The book by Caitlin Horrocks is a historical fiction novel based on an eccentric French composer.
Jul 16, 2019
Grand Valley faculty member wins Blackboard Catalyst Award
Szymon Machajewski, an affiliate professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems, has been named a winner of the Blackboard Catalyst Award in the "Optimizing Student Experience" category.
Jul 16, 2019
President Mantella greets new students at registration
President Philomena V. Mantella joined about 100 incoming students and their parents who attended registration and orientation July 15 on the Allendale Campus.
Jul 15, 2019
Campus Drive to open July 22
Campus Drive is set to open for traffic beginning July 22, three weeks ahead of schedule. Campus Drive has been closed since May 6 for construction to prepare for The Rapid's new Laker Line.
Jul 15, 2019
GVSU receives federal grant to collaborate with health care systems to prepare more nurse practitioners
Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $2.8 million federal grant to work collaboratively with two Michigan health care systems to graduate more students who will work as nurse practitioners in rural or underserved areas.
Jul 15, 2019
GVSU's President Mantella sets a bold agenda
Grand Valley State University President Philomena V. Mantella used the opportunity of her first Board of Trustees meeting to share her vision for the future of the university and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Jul 14, 2019
GVSU creates new cybersecurity bachelor's, master's degrees
Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella took part in her first Board of Trustees meeting as president on July 12 in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. During the meeting, the board approved two new fields of study in high-demand engineering and computing fields.
Jul 12, 2019
Geology faculty member studying climate change through National Science Foundation grant
A Grand Valley faculty member is part of a team of researchers receiving a National Science Foundation grant to study climate change by examining warm climates in the geologic past.
Jul 10, 2019
GVSU economist: Local economy plateauing at a slower growth rate
Brian Long said currently there are no factors to indicate an economic downturn in 2019 or 2020.
Jul 9, 2019
