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New Music Ensemble readies spring release of commercial CD featuring national park compositions

The group recently received a grant from an organization that supports the creation of new music.

Jul 22, 2019


GVSU professor: Space exploration and religion have a long shared history

Deana Weibel has done extensive research on religion and space exploration

Jul 19, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

The faculty and staff members below have given presentations, written journal articles or received accolades.

Jul 19, 2019


Charter Schools Office hosting College Prep Week on campus

Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office is hosting College Prep Week, an annual program that brings students from GVSU-authorized charter schools to the Allendale Campus for a week to experience life as a college student.

Jul 18, 2019


Plans underway to create world's largest periodic table at GVSU

The event will be held in October as part of National Chemistry Week.

Jul 18, 2019


Mantella, Haas first to enjoy new 'Haas Boss' sandwich

President Philomena V. Mantella joined President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas July 17 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids to taste test a new sandwich named for Haas.

Jul 17, 2019


GVSU launches project to help develop nonprofit boards

While leaders of nonprofit organizations know that their board members can have a significant impact on the work an organization does, few resources exist to help leaders build their own abilities to work with board members and select board members who can effectively foster success. The Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University is working to help the nonprofit sector develop more diverse and inclusive boardrooms while ensuring effective board experiences that will help organizations thrive.

Jul 17, 2019


Faculty member's first novel named a must-read by Oprah Magazine

The book by Caitlin Horrocks is a historical fiction novel based on an eccentric French composer.

Jul 16, 2019


Grand Valley faculty member wins Blackboard Catalyst Award

Szymon Machajewski, an affiliate professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems, has been named a winner of the Blackboard Catalyst Award in the "Optimizing Student Experience" category.

Jul 16, 2019


President Mantella greets new students at registration

President Philomena V. Mantella joined about 100 incoming students and their parents who attended registration and orientation July 15 on the Allendale Campus. 

Jul 15, 2019