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Grand Valley mourns generous supporter Rich DeVos

The Grand Valley State University community joins people around the world in mourning the death of Richard M. DeVos, one of the university's greatest leaders.

Sep 6, 2018


Fall Arts Celebration art exhibit explores the mysteries of Mars

Throughout the years, Mars has been depicted in multiple forms as societies around the world have gazed at the Red Planet. During this year's Fall Arts Celebration, the "Mars: Astronomy and Culture" exhibit will bring together 140 photographs, drawings, movie posters, book covers and more spotlighting Mars. A special reception for the exhibit, which will include a virtual reality simulator, will take place September 13.

Sep 6, 2018


Laker Marching Band finds new "Voice" in GVSU alumnus

Joel Paauwe, '15, has been named the new "Voice of the Laker Marching Band." The "Voice" announces for the marching band during pregame and halftime shows at all home football games, exhibition shows, select away games, and the annual Laker Marching Band Bandorama concert.

Sep 5, 2018


Arts at Noon to feature international musicians, GVSU faculty

The Arts at Noon concert series at Grand Valley will kick off a new season this fall featuring multiple free performances by renowned musicians from around the world. The series will feature seven concerts this fall, beginning September 12 with the Mirror Visions Ensemble, followed by seven winter performances beginning in January.

Sep 4, 2018


GVSU named a 'cool school' by Sierra Club

For the sixth time, Grand Valley is included in the Sierra Club's annual list of Cool Schools. The list ranks schools that have a strong commitment to environmental improvement and are making significant efforts to operate sustainably. 

Sep 4, 2018


Health care access subject of annual medical colloquy

The annual DeVos Medical Colloquy will focus on "The Ethics of Health Care Access" as presented by a respected philosopher and a well-known journalist-documentary filmmaker.

Sep 4, 2018


GVSU to partner with Ottawa County on groundwater management plan

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute will partner with Ottawa County's planning department and other groups to implement a new proactive groundwater management plan for the county, which includes Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 

Aug 31, 2018


Longtime WGVU engineer retires

After nearly 40 years of service to WGVU Public Media, Bob Lumbert retired August 31.

Aug 31, 2018


Big Data Month events to focus on FOIAs, health care, climate change and more

The benefits of data analysis in areas such as journalism, climate change, health care and even analyzing ancient Greek texts, will be examined during multiple Big Data Month events at Grand Valley throughout September.

Aug 31, 2018


GVSU again named top performer by national sustainability group

The university is included in AASHE's 2018 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication that highlights the performance of colleges and universities in 17 impact areas.

Aug 30, 2018