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Global Café brings together international, domestic students

Global Café, a new initiative on campus to encourage globalization, offers a cozy space for international and domestic students to share their experiences about travel, language and culture.

Sep 16, 2019


Grand Valley, West Michigan leaders mourn death of philanthropist

Leaders at Grand Valley and in the West Michigan community are mourning the death of Peter P. Renucci on September 15. He was 81.

Sep 16, 2019


GVSU study: Kent Co. parks generate $33 million in economic activity

An economic impact study of the regional park system in Kent County, conducted by Grand Valley faculty members, shows about 1.4 million people visited one of the county's 42 parks, greenspaces or regional trails in 2018.

Sep 13, 2019


Saturday's football game will air on ESPN3

The Laker football team will host Delta State University Saturday, September 14, at Lubbers Stadium in a game that will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Sep 13, 2019


PFAS discussion kicks off Democracy 101 series 

The Freedom of Information Act, PFAS and media literacy are some of the topics that will be discussed during a series of lectures and workshops this fall. 

Sep 13, 2019


Short film by faculty member receives worldwide acclaim

"Virtual Memory" is a 23-minute film by Julie Goldstein, assistant professor of film and video,

Sep 12, 2019


President Mantella says universities need to evolve to meet needs

During a presentation about the future of education, President Philomena V. Mantella said it is critical to create ways to offer education options that are accessible and support learning at all stages of life.  

Sep 12, 2019


Campus climate survey will open in November

Students, faculty and staff members are invited to participate in the universityýs sixth myGVSU Climate Survey, an anonymous and online survey that will be open from November 14-24.

Sep 11, 2019


AWRI assists with threatened juvenile sturgeon

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute is currently taking care of four juvenile lake sturgeon while parts of the Muskegon River are treated with a pesticide to remove invasive sea lamprey.

Sep 10, 2019


Grand Valley Writers Series to feature acclaimed authors discussing their work

Writers will discuss read from their work, discuss their craft and interact with students. 

Sep 10, 2019