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Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers

Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Apr 22, 2019


Haas to share words of wisdom at final Wheelhouse Talk of semester

President Thomas J. Haas will be the keynote speaker at the final Wheelhouse Talk of the academic year on Thursday, April 25. 

Apr 22, 2019


Students receive 'waves of good wishes' during final exams

About 1,000 "waves of wishes" are displayed on the library windows, wishing students good luck during finals week.

Apr 22, 2019


Traverse City students build aquaponic system in class

With some up-cycled materials and a goal to reduce food miles, four students from Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center built a small-scale aquaponic system to grow food.

Apr 22, 2019


City of Walker declares April 22 as Thomas J. Haas Day

Walker city leaders are declaring April 22, 2019 as Thomas J. Haas Day; a formal ceremony will take place during the April 22 Walker City Commission meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at 4243 Remembrance Road NW in Walker.

Apr 19, 2019


Laker Line construction causing delays near Meijer

The Route 50 eastbound bus stop at Lake Michigan Drive and Ferndale Avenue near Meijer will be temporarily closed for Laker Line construction. Route 50 will service a temporary stop at Meijer, just east of the current one. The westbound bus stop is not affected.

Apr 19, 2019


SAAC earns award from Make-A-Wish Michigan

After a record-breaking fundraising year, Grand Valley's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) received the "Sue J" award, an honor given to collegiate organizations for their support of Make-A-Wish Michigan.

Apr 19, 2019


Softball home games to air on ESPN

The No. 15-ranked GVSU softball team will host Saginaw Valley State University in a double header on April 20. The games will be broadcast on ESPN.

Apr 19, 2019


Grand Valley campaign wins United Way awards

Grand Valley's annual United Way campaign has been recognized for excellence and team spirit by Heart of West Michigan United Way and the Greater Ottawa County United Way.

Apr 17, 2019


DTE president says learn 'soft skills' of business early

Gerry Anderson, president and CEO of DTE Energy, stressed the importance of soft skills during a presentation as part of the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast lecture April 17 in the Eberhard Center.

Apr 17, 2019