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Alumnus named Science Teacher of the Year

Jeff Bouwman, '03, a science teacher at Shumate Middle School in Gibraltar, Michigan, has been named the 2019 Middle School Science Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Science Teachers Association.

Jan 9, 2019


Grand Rapids quartet to kick off Arts at Noon winter concert schedule

The 2018-19 Arts at Noon concert series at Grand Valley  continues this winter with multiple free performances by renowned musicians. The winter schedule includes seven performances beginning Wednesday, January 16, with Grand Rapids' own Perugino Quartet.

Jan 8, 2019


Grad students receive Dean's Citation Awards

The Graduate School recognized more than 40 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration in December on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.  Jeff Potteiger, dean of The Graduate School, gave recipients a certificate of recognition and a graduate honors cord for their outstanding academic performance.

Jan 7, 2019


Researchers to discuss trends at annual Health Care Economic Forecast

Researchers from Grand Valley and Tulane universities will discuss health-related trends and costs during the 10th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast, scheduled for January 11 at the Eberhard Center, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Jan 7, 2019


Hundreds to gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event at GVSU

Hundreds of students will gather to take part in the FIRST Robotics kick-off event January 5.

Jan 4, 2019


Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham to discuss contentious, divisive American politics

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will discuss divisiveness in American politics at an event on January 10. The event is sold out, but will be streamed live.

Jan 4, 2019


Swimming and diving teams take on Wayne State in January 5 broadcast

Grand Valley's men's and women's swimming and diving teams will take on the teams from Wayne State University in a meet that will be broadcast on ESPN.

Jan 4, 2019


Grand Valley Basketball opens 2019 with ESPN doubleheader

Grand Valley's basketball teams will take on conference rival Ferris State January 3 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Jan 3, 2019


Muskegon Innovation Hub to select "Lakeshore Innovator of the Year"

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub is launching a new award program that will recognize and celebrate the most innovative ideas on the Lakeshore.

Jan 2, 2019


MI Hub report shows growth, significant investments in incubated companies

The Muskegon Innovation Hub at Grand Valley State University helped to create more than 50 jobs and generated more than $20 million in follow-on investments for its clients in 2018.

Dec 29, 2018