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Applied math students take calculations outside the classroom

A group of Grand Valley students are taking math skills and working to solve real-world problems as part of a new applied math course taught by Professor David Austin.

May 21, 2019


Not flyover country: Importance of Midwest highlighted at GVSU conference

Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host nearly 200 experts from three countries for the fifth annual Midwestern History Conference, a gathering dedicated to sparking and sustaining a revival of Midwestern studies. 

May 20, 2019


KCON partnership with Spectrum Health earns recognition

A partnership between the Kirkhof College of Nursing and the Spectrum Health Nursing Research Council was recognized by the publication "American Nurse Today" for providing innovative solutions to health care challenges.

May 16, 2019


Researcher's work with PFAS citizen's group featured in Science Magazine

Grand Valley State University researcher Rick Rediske, an environmental chemist at the university's Annis Water Resources Institute, is a leading expert on PFAS, a class of chemicals recently found to be contaminating the drinking water in areas around Michigan and the nation. 

May 16, 2019


Softball Super Regional games to air on ESPN May 16-17

Grand Valley's softball team will take on the University of Indianapolis in a series of games to decide the winner of the NCAA DII Midwest Super Regional on May 16 and 17.

May 16, 2019


Employees are driven by purpose, GVSU speakers says 

The business world is on the cusp of a "purpose revolution," said Kim Dabbs, the keynote speaker at the West Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference held at the L. William Seidman Center.

May 16, 2019


Michigan Charter School Teacher, Administrator of the Year both from GVSU-authorized schools

Both the Michigan Charter School Teacher of the Year and the Michigan Charter School Administrator of the Year come from charter schools authorized by Grand Valley State University.

May 15, 2019


Ambassador Nikki Haley to receive Hauenstein Fellowship Award

Former ambassador and governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley will receive the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship Medal from the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University. 

May 15, 2019


Alumnus receives an offer on "Shark Tank"

Jason Grohowski, '12, and his business partner pitched their invention for a stand-up desk on the television show "Shark Tank" and received an offer from entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary.

May 14, 2019


Retired professor establishes scholarship for Native American students

Janet G. Brashler, retired Grand Valley professor and curator of anthropology, has established the Mnomen Native American Endowed Scholarship.

May 14, 2019