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Partnerships highlighted at Civic Engagement Showcase

Thirty teams of students, faculty and staff, and community members illustrated their collaborative projects and initiatives at the Civic Engagement Showcase held April 11 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 12, 2019


Spring Classic to be broadcast on ESPN

The Laker football team will play in its Spring Classic on Saturday, April 13, at the Kelly Family Sports Center.

Apr 12, 2019


KCON students plan community health screening

Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty members were instrumental in sponsoring and planning a health event for 200 Grand Rapids residents.

Apr 11, 2019


Affinity groups plan graduation ceremonies

Five celebrations will be held in April for diverse students who are graduating.

Apr 10, 2019


Lynn "Chick" Blue honored for career dedicated to students, university

Lynn "Chick" Blue, '86, vice president for Enrollment Development, was honored for a legacy of mentoring students and her support for the university.

Apr 9, 2019


Six GVSU students and alumni named semifinalists for Fulbright grants

Six Grand Valley State University students and alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program to teach English or conduct research overseas next year. 

Apr 9, 2019


University finalist for healthy workplace award

Grand Valley is a finalist for a healthy workplace award from the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.

Apr 9, 2019


Record number of students will participate in SSD

A record number of 793 students will give presentations during the 23rd annual Student Scholars Day on April 10.

Apr 8, 2019


Lierman stands tall on soccer field, basketball court

Senior Tara Lierman, a two-time all American athlete, finished her dominant soccer career at Grand Valley with an impressive list of accomplishments. 

Apr 5, 2019


GVSU economist: Slow growth continues, optimism retreats

West Michigan's recovery from the Great Recession began 10 years ago this month and it continues at the same slow pace since 2009, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Apr 4, 2019