All Stories
Faculty, staff will fix students' belongings during two free Repair Clinics
Two upcoming events will offer students free opportunities to have ripped clothes, missing buttons, broken zippers, torn backpack straps and more fixed and mended by Grand Valley faculty and staff members. Repair Clinics will take place February 19 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and February 27 on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 15, 2019
Reception will celebrate study abroad authors
The book "First Around the World" contains more than essays by students describing their experiences while studying abroad. It gives insight into their fears, challenges and triumphs as the first people in their families to travel overseas.
Feb 15, 2019
New environmental and sustainability studies major offered in fall 2019
A new major at Grand Valley will help students learn to develop a solutions-oriented understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges. The environmental and sustainability studies major, which will be offered through the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies beginning fall 2019, was approved by Grand Valley's Board of Trustees during its February meeting.
Feb 15, 2019
Haas tells House subcommittee education key to state's future
In his remarks given in Lansing February 14, President Thomas J. Haas said higher education is a public good and requires the investment of the state to fulfill its potential and secure the state's future.
Feb 14, 2019
Education equals Michigan talent: Governor and Grand Valley president agree
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas have a unifying message: education is a priority for the future of Michigan.
Feb 13, 2019
Next Health Forum event focus is mental health
Mental health professions will discuss depression, suicide and available resources and services at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event.
Feb 13, 2019
College interfaith leaders to promote importance of religious understanding during event
Encouraging the next generation of interfaith leaders around the world, and especially on college campuses, will be the focus of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute's upcoming Abrahamic Dinner. The event will take place February 20 in Grand Rapids. Three local college students will share the perspectives of their individual traditions regarding transcending religious intolerance in order to foster greater interfaith understanding. This year's Jewish representative will be Allison Egrin, president of Hillel at Grand Valley.
Feb 13, 2019
12th annual Faculty Awards Convocation honors faculty
Faculty members were honored for their contributions to teaching, scholarship and service. President Haas received surprise recognition for his servant leadership and commitment to excellent teaching.
Feb 13, 2019
GVSU mourns death of former GVU foundation director and longtime supporter
Gary Verplank, longtime supporter of Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute and member of the Grand Valley University Foundation advisory committee, died February 11; he was 78.
Feb 13, 2019
Faculty Awards Convocation set for Feb. 12
Faculty members will be recognized for their teaching, service and scholarship at the Faculty Awards Convocation on Tuesday, February 12, at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 11, 2019
