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New interactive library exhibit seeks to create a sense of home

It's not uncommon for first-year students to miss their family and friends back home. A new exhibit at the Mary Idema Pew Library is designed to help students combat feelings of homesickness and feel a greater sense of belonging.

Aug 15, 2019


Lifelong Learning on Tap series starts with imposter syndrome

The imposter syndrome, when someone doubts their accomplishments or feels inadequate, is a common phenomenon and one that particularly resonates with adult learners.

Aug 14, 2019


Are natural drugs better? Grand Valley faculty member part of research showing consumers swayed by that notion

The findings show the role that emotion can play in health decisions, according to experts.

Aug 13, 2019


Move-in begins August 19, President Mantella to participate in her first Convocation

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff members and alumni will help more than 6,000 new and returning students move to campus August 19-21. President Philomena V. Mantella will welcome students and their families as they move into residence halls across campus. Faculty and staff members will distribute ice cream throughout the week.

Aug 12, 2019


Summer Film Project producing feature film for its milestone year

The crew wrapped up production of a feature-length movie July 31 for the 25th year of the annual project.

Aug 9, 2019


Scholarship will benefit students studying art, biomedical sciences

Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences.

Aug 8, 2019


GVSU economist: West Michigan growth rate softens

The pace of the West Michigan industrial economy turned negative for the first time in several months, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Aug 7, 2019


Students share Semester in Grand Rapids experiences

Students who spent a semester engaging with city leaders and working at internships with community organizations shared their experiences at a showcase August 6 at the L. William Seidman Center.

Aug 7, 2019


GVSU will participate as partner in Great Michigan Read

The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley is participating as a partner in the Great Michigan Read and will welcome author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to campus in the winter 2020 semester.

Aug 5, 2019


Men's club lacrosse coach helps build wheelchair team at Mary Free Bed

After coaching men's lacrosse for nearly two decades and playing it for much longer, Tim Murray, coach for Grand Valley's men's club lacrosse team, thought he knew every aspect of the sport.

Aug 5, 2019