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Grand Valley alumnus creating Pride-related mural in downtown Grand Rapids

An artist and Grand Valley alumnus is transforming part of the surface of a downtown Grand Rapids street with a mural commemorating Pride Month.

Jun 27, 2019


GVSU camp teaches renewable energy, design thinking

Nearly 50 students from 20 local middle schools spent four days on the Allendale Campus learning about the benefits of renewable energy and best sustainable practices during the third annual Energizing Our World summer camp. 

Jun 26, 2019


Faculty and staff sketches

The faculty and staff members who have been interviewed by media outlets, given presentations or published works are listed.

Jun 26, 2019


Annual Community Field Day highlights what shines in nature

The annual celebration of outdoor activities that connects Grand Valley and the Allendale community continued this year with an exploration of the moon and the stars, glowing rocks and one of the best things about summer, fireflies.

Jun 25, 2019


Executive officer to retire

Teri Losey, executive associate to the president and secretary to the Board of Trustees, will retire June 30.

Jun 25, 2019


GVSU mourns death of faculty member

Diane Kimoto Bonetti, associate professor of public, nonprofit and health administration, died June 21.

Jun 24, 2019


DTE Energy commercial showcases ancient artistic technique done in Grand Valley foundry

The foundry that is part of the Department of Visual and Media Arts is featured in a recent DTE Energy commercial, giving viewers a chance to see part of an ancient casting technique that Grand Valley artists regularly execute for projects.

Jun 24, 2019


Five faculty members highlighted on national public radio segment

Five Grand Valley faculty members were highlighted for their research in "The Academic Minute," a popular segment produced by WAMC.

Jun 24, 2019


Longtime administrator to retire, celebration set for June 25

D. Scott Richardson, vice president for Administrative Services and member of the President's Cabinet, will retire June 30. 

Jun 24, 2019


Grand Valley mourns Foundation Director John D. Wardrop

Grand Valley mourns the death of John D. Wardrop, a Grand Valley University Foundation director and longtime supporter of Grand Valley State University, who died on June 21 at age 82.

Jun 21, 2019