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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


New scholarship paves way for first-year students to study abroad

First-year student Matthew D'Anna has traveled to Europe with his family. The biology major said he now looks forward to going to Great Britain by himself. D'Anna was among 40 students who celebrated receiving the Lakers Go Abroad Scholarship during an open house September 6 at the Padnos International Center in Lake Ontario Hall.

Sep 10, 2019


GVSU named a top public university by U.S. News

Grand Valley State University has been named a top public school among national universities by U.S. News and World Report.

Sep 9, 2019


'Big Splash Week' kicks off Making Waves About Water initiative

Highlighting Grand Valley's special relationship with water is at the heart of the campuswide Making Waves About Water initiative. The two-year initiative has goals of exploring how water impacts daily living, its challenges and how it also defines the university in relation to the Grand River and Lake Michigan.

Sep 9, 2019


GVSU economist: Marginal growth returns in West Michigan

After last month's dip, the pace of the West Michigan industrial economy returned to a very modest growth rate, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Sep 6, 2019


President Mantella to be a featured guest on Michigan Matters

President Philomena V. Mantella will be a featured guest on the Detroit television program Michigan Matters, hosted by Carol Cain.

Sep 6, 2019


Pieces examining the issues of the day featured in Fall Arts Celebration art exhibition

The exhibition also shows the important role that Chicago plays in the contemporary art world.

Sep 6, 2019


Laker football opens home season Saturday

The Laker football team opens its 2019 season at home Saturday, September 7, against Edinboro (Pa.) University. The 7 p.m. game at Lubbers Stadium will air on ESPN3.

Sep 6, 2019


Soccer home opener to air on ESPN3

Grand Valley's soccer team will open its 2019 season at home on Thursday, September 5, with a match against Rollins College. The 7:30 p.m. will be carried live on ESPN3.

Sep 4, 2019


Grand Valley part of kickoff, education program of Project 1 by ArtPrize

Grand Valley performers and art educators will help launch Project 1 by ArtPrize.

Sep 4, 2019