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University mourns death of longtime retired dean, faculty member

Mary Seeger, retired dean and professor emerita of modern languages and literatures, died June 11 after being in hospice care. She was 79.

Jun 11, 2019


Students needed for university photo shoots

University Communications is seeking Grand Valley students to participate in several photo shoots on Tuesday, June 11.

Jun 10, 2019


GVSU economist: Slower growth, sagging confidence

The West Michigan economy is slowing with evidence of a flat growth pattern, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Jun 7, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

The faculty and staff members listed below have given presentations or published works.

Jun 7, 2019


Leaders announce Laker Effect Campaign goal extended

Grand Valley leaders announced that the original Laker Effect campaign goal of $85 million has been exceeded, and the university will continue toward a new goal of $100 million or more by the end of the campaign.

Jun 4, 2019


Farmers Market opens June 5

Grand Valley's Farmers Market kicks off its season Wednesday, June 5, on the Allendale Campus, in parking lot G.

Jun 3, 2019


Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus 

Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.

Jun 3, 2019


President Haas attends Mackinac Policy Conference

President Thomas J. Haas is meeting with policy leaders at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference being held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Haas is joined by President-elect Philomena Mantella.

May 30, 2019


Collaborative agreement between GVSU, WMU aids students seeking master's in religion

A unique partnership between Grand Valley and Western Michigan University will allow GVSU undergraduate students to transfer credits toward a master's degree in comparative religion at WMU.

May 30, 2019


Grand Valley student awarded Phi Kappa Phi study abroad grant

Christa M. Fernando, of Kentwood, Michigan, was recently awarded a study abroad grant worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Fernando is one of 75 students nationwide to receive the award.

May 29, 2019