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New program for 'career explorers' pairs students with employers

The World of Work Exploration Program (W.O.W.), hosted by Grand Valley's Career Center, will take place November 30 at several Grand Rapids area businesses.

Oct 8, 2018


Football center expansion announced, building named for Hosford

Homecoming activities October 6 included a ceremony that announced a building expansion and naming of the Lakers' football center in memory of Jamie Hosford, '77.

Oct 7, 2018


GVSU vs. Dixie State live on ESPN

GVSU vs. Dixie State live on ESPN

Oct 6, 2018


GVSU receives $1 million grant to study impact of climate change on Arctic vegetation

A Grand Valley faculty member has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to work with students to study the impact climate change has on vegetation in the Arctic tundra. The funding will support the next five years of research by Robert Hollister, professor of biology, and a team of five Grand Valley undergraduate and graduate students in northern Alaska.

Oct 5, 2018


Students share research on hunger, suicide, health care access

Managing disease in Ethiopia, health improvement in Uganda and access to health literature for the blind were just a few of the research topics presented by students at the 2018 Global Health Showcase.

Oct 5, 2018


Conference to focus on using games and simulations in history education

Games and simulations are not just for leisurely fun, they can and commonly are used as educational resources to help better engage students, especially when it comes to learning about the past. This year's Great Lakes History Conference will examine how "playing" can help expand a person's understanding of history. The conference, which is free and open to the public, will take place October 12-13.

Oct 5, 2018


Events will celebrate Native American heritage

The events include lectures and performances with the goal of spreading awareness of Native American culture and current issues.

Oct 4, 2018


GVSU economist: More growth, pace improves

The economic pace for West Michigan picked up in the month of September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Oct 4, 2018


Former trustee, well-known Detroit leader dies at age 85

William "Bill" Brooks, former Grand Valley trustee, died October 1 at age 85.

Oct 4, 2018


Panelists will discuss faith, end-of-life care

What happens when you die? It's a deep question that will bring many different answers.

Oct 4, 2018