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All GVSU campuses closed Monday, January 28
All GVSU campuses will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019. Only essential staff to report.
Jan 27, 2019
GVSU Opera Theatre follows two sisters chasing their dreams in "Wonderful Town"
Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood leave behind their ordinary lives in a rural Ohio town in pursuit of fulfilling their dreams in New York City. Filled with swinging show tunes, Grand Valley students will showcase how "Wonderful Town" captures the thrill of two sisters chasing their dreams. GVSU Opera Theatre will present multiple performances of "Wonderful Town" February 8-17.
Jan 26, 2019
Students learn about investigations from FBI special agents
About 180 Grand Valley students had the opportunity to interact with FBI agents during the 2019 FBI Collegiate Academy January 25.
Jan 25, 2019
New, gently used coats will support students
More than 100 coats have been collected in the ongoing drive to support Grand Valley students who need a winter coat.
Jan 25, 2019
New report lists GV-authorized charter as best in state
A Grand Valley-authorized charter school is the best in the state, according to a new report from the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Jan 24, 2019
MLK speaker urges students to question 'comfort and convenience'
Grand Valley alumna Shannon Cohen told an audience of mostly students that she didn't learn about equity and justice only in college classes.
Jan 23, 2019
Photo Gallery: President-elect Mantella tours GVSU campuses
One day after being elected the fifth, and first woman, president of Grand Valley State University, Philomena V. Mantella spent the day touring campus buildings, meeting faculty, staff and Louie the Laker, and taking selfies with students.
Jan 23, 2019
'Level Up Lakers' theme set for Sibs and Kids weekend
Sibs and Kids Weekend - a Grand Valley tradition - invites young family members of students, faculty and staff to enjoy a weekend full of activities January 25-27.
Jan 23, 2019
Bahamian actors to perform during 25th season of Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival
The 25th anniversary season of the Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival will continue when actors from Nassau in the Bahamas visit the Allendale Campus to perform one of the most critically acclaimed productions ever presented in the Bahamas. The festival's "Bard Beyond Borders" series will present performances of "Sizwe Banzi is Dead" January 31-February 2.
Jan 23, 2019
GVSU appoints fifth president; first woman
The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Philomena V. Mantella as the university's fifth president. The trustees voted unanimously to appoint her to the presidency at a special board meeting held on the Allendale Campus, January 22, 2019.
Jan 22, 2019
