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Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are listed.
Jul 29, 2019
Kaufman Interfaith Institute hopes to expand work from $1 million grant
The Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley recently concluded a three-year grant study on interfaith understanding with meetings in Morocco and Jordan June 16-22, 2019.
Jul 29, 2019
University Libraries benefactor dies
Harvey Lemmen, a longtime benefactor to University Libraries, died July 25 at age 96.
Jul 29, 2019
President Mantella discusses college access, value, affordability during MLive interview
During an interview with a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press, President Mantella discussed the value of higher education and opportunities to extend GVSU's prominence.
Jul 28, 2019
President Mantella commends affinity group leaders for their inclusion and equity work
President Philomena V. Mantella said the university is enriched by diversity and thanked members of the faculty and staff affinity groups for their hard work and dedication.
Jul 26, 2019
Middle school students get hands-on experience exploring health careers
From operating modern medical equipment to collecting data in a lab to understanding different types of physical therapies, about 80 middle school students explored health careers during a summer camp at Grand Valley State University.
Jul 25, 2019
President Mantella tells Rotary education is a lifetime value
President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids that universities have an obligation to go beyond providing a first job for students, saying education provides a lifetime value.
Jul 25, 2019
Grand Valley alumnus awarded highly selective Phi Kappa Phi fellowship
A Grand Valley alumnus has been awarded a highly competitive scholarship by Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society. Scott St. Louis of Midland, Michigan, was selected as a recipient of a Marcus L. Urann Fellowship, named after the society's founder. St. Louis is one of only six recipients nationwide to receive the prestigious $20,000 fellowship.
Jul 25, 2019
President Mantella featured on NewsMakers
President Philomena V. Mantella was the featured guest on WGVU Public Media's "NewsMakers" program July 24. The half-hour program is hosted by Patrick Center, news and public affairs director at WGVU.
Jul 24, 2019
Engineering and computing recognized for diversity initiatives
Grand Valley's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC) has been recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) for its efforts surrounding diversity.
Jul 23, 2019