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Spectrum Health honors Dance Marathon team

For the kids is the rallying cry of students who participate in Dance Marathon, a student organization dedicated to raising funds in support of local Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals.

Oct 23, 2018


Nominations accepted for awards named for former provost

Nominations are being accepted for two new awards named in honor of Gayle Davis, former provost.

Oct 23, 2018


Dean of students meet, greet events plannedĀ 

Loren Rullman, vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students, will host meet and greet events October 29 and 30 for students.

Oct 23, 2018


Faculty, staff will repair students' belongings during free event

During the day-to-day busyness of classes and activities on campus, it is not uncommon for students to rip their clothes, misplace a few buttons, or break their eyeglasses, a zipper or a backpack strap. An upcoming Repair Clinic will offer students an opportunity to have all of the above scenarios and more mended by Grand Valley faculty and staff members. The free event will take place October 24 on the Allendale Campus.

Oct 22, 2018


Gov. appoints community leader and state administrator to Grand Valley board

Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Sue Jandernoa and Elizabeth (Beth) Emmitt to the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees. The eight-year terms begin January 1, 2019.

Oct 19, 2018


Students to celebrate founders, donors of Grand Valley

The Laker Traditions Team and Student Alumni Association are teaming up to host several events October 22-26 to celebrate the founders and supporters of Grand Valley.

Oct 19, 2018


GVSU researcher receives environmental award for PFAS work

Rick Rediske, a researcher at Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute, has been selected to receive the 2018 CR Evenson Award from the West Michigan Environmental Action Council.

Oct 18, 2018


Money raised during Battle of the Valleys will go to student food pantry

Grand Valley will raise donations for Replenish, the university's food pantry and food resource for students.

Oct 18, 2018


Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub is hosting its annual Community Open House on October 25.

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub is hosting its annual Community Open House on October 25.

Oct 18, 2018


Student cohort strengthens interfaith conversations on college campuses

A collaborative internship program between five local colleges, including Grand Valley, is providing students with opportunities to develop their interfaith leadership skills and generate interfaith conversations on their own campuses. The cohort was established in 2015 after the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation. The participating schools currently include Grand Valley, Hope College, Calvin College, Aquinas College and Kuyper College.

Oct 17, 2018