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New scholarship honors retired professor

Grand Valley alumni, faculty and friends established the Bennet L. Rudolph Endowed Marketing Scholarship to honor the retired professor of marketing.

Feb 28, 2019


Basketball games against Davenport to air on ESPN

The Laker menýs and womenýs basketball teams will take on Davenport University on Senior Night on Thursday, February 28. The doubleheader will be broadcast on ESPN.

Feb 28, 2019


NASPA recognizes accelerated degree program as top model

A national higher education association has recognized the Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) offered by the Liberal Studies department and supported by the Center for Adult and Continuing Studies as an outstanding model for adult learners.

Feb 27, 2019


Finalists named for Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award.

Five groups or individuals have been selected as finalists for the first-ever Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award, presented by Grand Valley State Universityýs Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Feb 26, 2019


Students create glue, extract banana DNA and explore green chemistry during STEM event

Extracting DNA from a banana, exploring magnetism and using green chemistry were just a few of the activities that local middle school students participated in during a recent, interactive STEM event. "Fall in Love with STEM," presented by the Association of Women in Science (AWIS) - West Michigan, took place February 23 in the Padnos Hall of Science on the Allendale Campus. The event included various workshops and activities led by Grand Valley faculty, staff and students, focusing on cell and molecular biology, engineering

Feb 26, 2019


GVSU Auto Suppliers Symposium to focus on tariffs, talent, technology 

The effects of tariffs on the auto industry and how suppliers can prepare for the latest technology are among the topics that will be discussed at the 20th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center.

Feb 26, 2019


Life EMS helps design simulation for health professions students

More than 30 students who are majoring in nursing, health professions or athletic training participated in an interdisciplinary simulation with Life EMS paramedics at Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall February 19.

Feb 26, 2019


Photos: Lakers take over Little Caesars Arena during Red Wings GVSU Night

The Grand Valley community turned Little Caesars Arena Laker blue by attending the first GVSU Night at the February 24 Red Wings game in Detroit. A total of $3,585 was raised through ticket sales for the GVSU Scholarship Fund.

Feb 26, 2019


Schaub appointed acting dean of Brooks College

Provost Maria C. Cimitile has appointed Mark Schaub, chief international officer, as acting dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, effective February 25.

Feb 25, 2019


Registration open for Student Scholars Day

Registration is open through March 1 for students to apply to participate in the 23rd annual Student Scholars Day, April 10, hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

Feb 25, 2019