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Grand Valley ranked a "Best College in America" by Money

Grand Valley was included on a new list of the "Best Colleges in America" by Money Magazine.

Aug 14, 2018


Concerts planned to spotlight String Leadership Camp students, GVSU faculty

More than 35 local high school students with experience playing string instruments will visit Grand Valley for the opportunity to learn from and perform with faculty and industry professionals during the third annual String Leadership Camp. The camp will take place August 13-15 on the Allendale Campus. A series of four recitals, which are all free and open to the public, will take place in conjunction with the camp.

Aug 9, 2018


GVSU Charter School Office to provide free professional education programs for all teachers, school leaders

Starting in September, Grand Valley State University will offer free workshops and seminars to any public or private school teachers and personnel in Michigan, opening the possibility of savings on professional development for schools across the state. These learning opportunities will be provided through the university's Charter Schools Office. 

Aug 9, 2018


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff who have given presentations, published articles or been interviewed are listed.

Aug 8, 2018


Exchange program brings Swiss, Grand Valley students together

The study abroad program, in its sixth year, focuses on a trending area of computing.

Aug 7, 2018


130 employers attend inclusive hiring conference

Nearly 130 area employers attended Grand Valley's first Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Conference, sponsored by the Career Center, Community Service Learning Center and the Division of Inclusion and Equity.

Aug 7, 2018


GVSU economist: Tariffs are beginning to hurt

Tariffs have been threatened for many months, and now that they are actually being imposed, the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the pinch, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Aug 6, 2018


Engineering students to display designs created for local companies

The 20th annual Engineering Design Conference will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the Kennedy Hall of Engineering and Keller Engineering Laboratories on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. About 20 projects completed by 130 students will be on display.

Aug 1, 2018


Photos: Lakers hit it out of the ballpark at Tigers game

For the second year in a row, more than 1,500 Lakers attended the sold-out GVSU Night at Comerica Park event July 31 in Detroit. 

Aug 1, 2018


Marriage of Laker twin brothers to twin sisters receiving international attention

Identical twin brothers Nick and Zack Lewan are getting married this weekend in Grass Lake to identical twin sisters Kassie and Krissie Bevier. All four are Grand Valley alumni and their unique Laker Effect is getting attention across the globe.

Aug 1, 2018