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Grand Valley receives gold status from national sustainability group

Grand Valley State University has again received gold status after completing a sustainability assessment developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Aug 1, 2019


Engineering students race for 29th annual Wooden Shoe Regatta

About 70 Grand Valley engineering students raced 1/12 scale sailboats at the School of Engineering's Annual Wooden Shoe Regatta on July 31. 

Aug 1, 2019


GVSU tapped as partner in computer science conference funded by MiSTEM Advisory Council grant

Grand Valley has played a key role in a conference that is training teachers on computer science.

Jul 31, 2019


Fall Arts Celebration to offer a variety of events for the community

The lineup for this year's Fall Arts Celebration will invite audiences to behold the power and mystery of water, see history differently and more.

Jul 30, 2019


Area employers attend GVSU inclusivity conference

About 165 area employers attended Grand Valley's Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Conference, sponsored by the Division of Inclusion and Equity and the Career Center. 

Jul 30, 2019


Engineering Design Conference features senior projects, boat races

Grand Valley's School of Engineering is hosting Engineering Design Conference Week from July 29-August 2.

Jul 29, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are listed.

Jul 29, 2019


Kaufman Interfaith Institute hopes to expand work from $1 million grant

The Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley recently concluded a three-year grant study on interfaith understanding with meetings in Morocco and Jordan June 16-22, 2019.

Jul 29, 2019


University Libraries benefactor dies

Harvey Lemmen, a longtime benefactor to University Libraries, died July 25 at age 96. 

Jul 29, 2019


President Mantella discusses college access, value, affordability during MLive interview

During an interview with a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press, President Mantella discussed the value of higher education and opportunities to extend GVSU's prominence.

Jul 28, 2019