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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


Teen entrepreneurs win $5,000 for ideas to combat poverty

A team of six area high school students won $2,500 and took first place at the 2019 Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) Final Showcase June 28.

Jul 2, 2019


Workshops will help student, faculty researchers communicate topics to general audience

Workshops offered in July by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship will help students and faculty members discuss their research topics with a non-scientific audience.

Jul 1, 2019


Allendale July 4 parade route will follow Laker Village Drive

The Allendale Fourth of July Parade will be held on the Allendale Campus, however, due to Laker Line construction, the parade route will follow Laker Village Drive.

Jun 28, 2019


Police Academy students help light up Grand Rapids neighborhoods

GVSU Police Academy students continued a tradition of community service by distributing LED light bulbs and crime prevention brochures to residents in Grand Rapids.

Jun 27, 2019


Grand Valley mourns death of longtimeFacilities Services staff member

The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of Don Reister, who died unexpectedly June 23 at age 81.

Jun 27, 2019


Grand Valley alumnus creating Pride-related mural in downtown Grand Rapids

An artist and Grand Valley alumnus is transforming part of the surface of a downtown Grand Rapids street with a mural commemorating Pride Month.

Jun 27, 2019


GVSU camp teaches renewable energy, design thinking

Nearly 50 students from 20 local middle schools spent four days on the Allendale Campus learning about the benefits of renewable energy and best sustainable practices during the third annual Energizing Our World summer camp. 

Jun 26, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

The faculty and staff members who have been interviewed by media outlets, given presentations or published works are listed.

Jun 26, 2019


Annual Community Field Day highlights what shines in nature

The annual celebration of outdoor activities that connects Grand Valley and the Allendale community continued this year with an exploration of the moon and the stars, glowing rocks and one of the best things about summer, fireflies.

Jun 25, 2019