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Campus partners will host OER symposium

More than 75 percent of students surveyed reported they skipped buying or renting a textbook due to the cost. This statistic, from a survey by University Libraries, calls to attention the expense of textbooks. University Academic Senate, Student Senate and the Office of the Provost, along with other campus partners support a universitywide commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER).

Oct 15, 2019


Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs

More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.

Oct 14, 2019


Secretary of State to hold public hearing on secure elections

The Michigan Secretary of State Election Security Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing on the Allendale Campus to gather input on secure elections.

Oct 14, 2019


University begins search for vice president for Enrollment Development

An executive search firm has been hired to assist in recruiting efforts to replace retiring Vice President Lynn "Chick" Blue.

Oct 14, 2019


Volleyball, football home games to air on ESPN3

Grand Valley's volleyball and football teams are in action Friday and Saturday, October 11-12, in games that will air on ESPN3.

Oct 11, 2019



GVSU events to celebrate Native American heritage

Grand Valley's annual Native American Heritage Celebration will include activities, lectures and presentations in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Oct 10, 2019


GVSU economist: Marginal growth continues

The growth rate of the West Michigan industrial economy improved again for September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.

Oct 9, 2019


Class project turns into museum exhibition

In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.

Oct 8, 2019


United Way campaign moves exclusively online

Grand Valley's annual United Way campaign kicks off on October 7 and runs through October 18. For the first time, the entire campaign will be exclusively online via gvsu.edu/UnitedWay.

Oct 8, 2019