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No detail too small as Laker Marching Band gets ready for first show

Getting the 215 members of the Laker Marching Band ready for their first home game on Sept. 7 and the entire season is at times a painstaking step-by-step process.

Sep 3, 2019


Summer Scholars ready for showcase

While he was a student at Grand Rapids Community College, Jose Garcia built a schedule around industrial maintenance technology and computer science classes thinking it would lead him to a solid job.

Sep 3, 2019


International alliances to be focus of Hauenstein Center event

Around the world, international alliances and partnerships are increasingly under scrutiny, with the U.K. poised to leave the European Union and tensions between the United States and Iran are escalated from the U.S. pullout from the Iran nuclear deal.  With these current international pressures in mind, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University will host its first Common Ground Initiative event of the season, a presentation by historian and best-selling author Lynne Olson.

Sep 1, 2019


Health care experts highlight interprofessional conference

The 12th annual Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) conference will focus on embedding interprofessional initiatives within health professions.

Aug 29, 2019


Antczak reinforces mission of liberal education in remarks launching final academic year leading CLAS

Embrace progress and the calling of educating students to live a well-rounded life, Antczak said.

Aug 28, 2019


GVSU ranked a 'Best Bang for the Buck' and 'Best for Student Voting'

Washington Monthly ranked Grand Valley State University a "Best Bang for the Buck" in the Midwest category for its 2019 College Guide Magazine.

Aug 27, 2019


New tradition lights up Convocation ceremony

In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community.

Aug 23, 2019


Photos and video: GVSU move-in week 2019

New and returning Grand Valley students received a helping hand from more than 700 volunteers who carried furniture, boxes and other personal items into living centers during move-in August 19-21. 

Aug 22, 2019


Convocation to be webcast live August 23

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will participate in her first Convocation ceremony and address students Friday, August 23. Convocation is a celebration that marks the beginning of the academic year. It will be webcast live at 11:30 a.m. from the Fieldhouse on the Allendale Campus. 

Aug 22, 2019


President Mantella invites faculty and staff to engage

President Philomena Mantella welcomed the campus community back for Fall semester with an invitation to share ideas for the university's future.

Aug 22, 2019