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Computer science professor's paper named Top 10 of all time by trade group

Scott Grissom, professor and assistant director of the School of Computing and Information Systems, has been recognized for his work on one of the Top 10 research papers in the field of computer science education.

Apr 1, 2019


Air quality in Pew Campus buildings found to be in safe range

Grand Valley experts told the audience at a March 29 meeting that results from indoor air quality tests at select buildings on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus were found to be safe.

Mar 29, 2019


Marcia Haas, campus women honored at event

Sixteen faculty and staff members with varying levels of quilting experience worked in secret for months to create a gift for the woman they called, "a very special star in our Laker firmament," Marcia Haas.

Mar 28, 2019


AWRI to host Lake Michigan offshore wind presentation

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute will host a special presentation about deep-water offshore wind power for Michigan, which will be hosted by Jeff Kehne, the chief development officer of Magellan Wind. 

Mar 28, 2019


Lacrosse home opener to air on ESPN

Members of Grand Valley's women's lacrosse team will face GLIAC opponent McKendree University in their home opener on Friday, March 29, at 6 p.m. in a game to be broadcast on ESPN.

Mar 28, 2019


Wesorick Center event aims to build healthy community via polarity thinking

The Kirkhof College of Nursing's Bonnie Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation will host three experts on polarity thinking for an evening presentation focused on addressing conflicts that affect the health of communities and residents.

Mar 28, 2019


Opioid crisis will be discussed at Health Forum

Experts will discuss the opioid epidemic in Kent County and available resources for patients, health providers and caregivers during a Health Forum of West Michigan event.

Mar 27, 2019


21 Science Olympiad teams advance to state competition

Twelve middle school teams and nine high school teams have advanced to the Michigan Science Olympiad state tournament, after competing in the 35th annual Region 12 tournament March 23 at Grand Valley.

Mar 26, 2019


Senior becomes first student to earn boiler license

Noah Barton earned an operators and boiler engineers license, making him the first student to achieve this certification.

Mar 26, 2019


'Rising star' in chemistry to give Ott Lectureship

An award-winning organic chemist, recognized as a rising star for her research on molecule synthesis, will be this year's featured speaker for the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry.

Mar 26, 2019