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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


Physician assistant graduates stay in northern Michigan to work

Four years after Grand Valley expanded its Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program to Traverse City, many of the program's graduates are staying in northern Michigan to work.

Jul 9, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

The faculty and staff members listed have given presentations, earned credentials or received an appointment.

Jul 8, 2019


Alumnus leads geology efforts for State of Michigan

Adam Wygant, '93, holds a key position in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

Jul 8, 2019


53 colleges visit campus for Alternative Breaks school

Grand Valley's Alternative Breaks program hosted students and faculty members from 53 colleges and universities June 23-28 on the Allendale Campus.

Jul 5, 2019


President Mantella tours campuses during first week

Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, has spent the first few days in her new role meeting with students, faculty and staff, and community leaders. 

Jul 3, 2019


Internship in India proves valuable to Traverse City student

Liberal studies major Kailey Rubinas has traveled from Traverse City to Mumbai, India, twice in the past year, and eagerly looks to return soon.

Jul 3, 2019


Mathias Alten's great-granddaughter to perform at GVSU

Mathias Alten's great-granddaughter will celebrate the life and works of the noted artist with a recital at Grand Valley on July 13.

Jul 2, 2019