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ReACT! Peer Theatre members, faculty member, hone interactive theater craft at conference

Seven Grand Valley students who are part of ReACT! Peer Theatre joined Allison Metz, associate professor of theater, at a conference to discover new ways to present their messages through interactive theater.

Jun 18, 2019


Middle school girls will explore flight, engineering concepts at camp

Middle school girls from West Michigan and Battle Creek will delve into engineering and science concepts and gain hands-on experience at the annual STEPS Camp offered at Grand Valley  in June.

Jun 18, 2019


GVSU athletics director named to state task force

Keri Becker, director of Athletics for Grand Valley, was appointed to a state task force charged with developing strategies to support girls and women in sports.

Jun 18, 2019


Concert series to feature carillonneurs from around the world in a milestone season

Carillonneurs from around the world will fill GVSU's Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses with music this summer during the annual concert series that this year marks 25 years of performances at the Cook Carillon Tower.

Jun 17, 2019


Teen entrepreneur camp focuses on reducing inequities

More than 45 students from 24 area high schools will work alongside Grand Valley State University faculty members and students to brainstorm ways to create economic growth opportunities that can lead to a reduction in poverty rates and increase access to services.

Jun 17, 2019


GVSU photographers hosting national conference

Nearly 100 university photographers from across the country are exploring the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses to sharpen their skills and learn from nationally known photographers.

Jun 17, 2019


GVSU faculty member, students play key role in USA Today investigation

A Grand Valley faculty member is at the center of a national story about failed reverse mortgages and the toll they have taken on senior citizens, particularly African American borrowers in large cities.

Jun 14, 2019


Campus memorial service planned for Seeger

A celebration of life service is planned at Grand Valley for Mary Seeger, retired dean and professor emerita of modern languages and literatures.

Jun 13, 2019


GVSU named a "Best Place to Work" by Forbes

Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 2 in Michigan by Forbes in its list of America's Best Employers.

Jun 13, 2019


State climate expert says warmer, wetter conditions for the future 

Michigan and the Great Lakes region will continue to see warmer and wetter climate patterns for the foreseeable future, said Jeffrey Andresen, state climatologist for Michigan. He said much of the additional precipitation will come during colder months.

Jun 12, 2019