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Grand Valley-authorized charter school named National Blue Ribbon School

Achieve Charter Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school in Canton, has been awarded a prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education.

Oct 4, 2018


Tech expert says don't expect privacy

Technology and data strategies expert Missy Young said technology users should put great value on privacy but shouldn't expect a lot of it when using social media. Young is the chief information officer for Switch, Inc., a global technology company based in Las Vegas that designs, constructs and operates data centers.

Oct 3, 2018


Agreement with WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will benefit students

Grand Valley students who want to pursue medical careers will benefit from a "preferred relationship," which includes an early decision program, with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed).

Oct 3, 2018


Charter students get hands-on experience during ArtPrize Education Days

Nearly 2,000 K-12 students from dozens of Grand Valley-authorized charter schools got to experience ArtPrize firsthand, thanks to the ArtPrize Education Days program hosted by Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office and the Department of Visual and Media Arts.

Oct 3, 2018


SAP celebrates 10 years with dedication of garden

Campus community members celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) October 2 with a dedication ceremony for a new garden on the Allendale Campus. 

Oct 3, 2018


Professor's energy efficiency efforts earn statewide recognition

Roy Cole, professor of geography and sustainable planning, and his wife, Mary, were nominated for a Governor's Energy Excellence Award for their efforts in making their home energy efficient.

Oct 2, 2018


Cell phones to receive national emergency test message

An emergency message from the federal government will be sent to cell phone users October 3 at approximately 2:18 p.m. ET.

Oct 2, 2018


Free and confidential screenings offered on National Depression Screening Day

Students can complete a brief, confidential screening on campus, and will have the opportunity to meet with a counselor after to discuss results.

Oct 2, 2018


Homecoming events fall under 'Vintage Valley'

Homecoming 2018 offers a full slate of activities Friday and Saturday, October 5-6, under the theme, "Vintage Valley."

Oct 2, 2018


United Way campaign begins October 1

Grand Valley's United Way campaign kicked off October 1 and runs through October 12. 

Oct 1, 2018