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GVSU, Spectrum Health parking ramp construction underway

Construction of a six-level parking deck is underway on Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids. The project is a joint venture between Grand Valley and Spectrum Health System that will provide 1,220 spaces for Grand Valley students in the health professions and nursing programs, and for Spectrum Health employees.

Jul 16, 2018


Museum exhibit to focus on life of Hauenstein Center namesake

Ralph W. Hauenstein, the namesake of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University, will be the focus of a special exhibit that opens July 21 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Jul 16, 2018


Snyder appointments to state Board of Nursing have GVSU connections

Two people with connections to Grand Valley were appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to the Michigan Board of Nursing.

Jul 16, 2018


Grand Valley State and Grand Rapids collaborate on affordable housing project

A project to bring new affordable housing to a Grand Rapids neighborhood is one step closer following action by the Board of Trustees of Grand Valley State University. At their July meeting, trustees authorized the university to lease property on its health campus in Grand Rapids to a developer who intends to build affordable housing compatible with the Belknap Lookout neighborhood.

Jul 13, 2018


Students compete in international regatta, train in Greece

Before competing on the Henley-on-Thames in England, the Grand Valley rowing team traveled south to Greece in June, where they trained in Kastoria and spent time exploring the country.

Jul 12, 2018


Grand Valley had largest and most diverse graduating class; summer enrollment growing

The totals are in and show a record number of graduates at Grand Valley State University during the last academic year, and a class that was the most racially diverse.

Jul 12, 2018


Alumnus awarded fellowships to study lymphoma care in Botswana

Grand Valley alumnus Michael Dykstra, '15, will travel to Botswana for the year to work on a clinical point of care for lymphoma patients, thanks in part to being awarded several prestigious and competitive fellowships.

Jul 11, 2018


New art exhibits feature global travels, the art of preservation, and idealizing common objects

Grand Valley State University's permanent art collection currently consist of more than 16,000 works by various artists from around the world who have explored numerous mediums through varying inspirations. Rounding out the summer months and transitioning into the fall semester, Grand Valley's Art Gallery will offer four free exhibitions displayed in its multiple galleries on both the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.

Jul 10, 2018


Students get prepped for college at GVSU camp

150 high school students from schools across Michigan are kicking off a series of week-long camps at Grand Valley State University that will help prepare them for life and education after high school.

Jul 9, 2018


GVSU economist: summer still on solid footing

The local economy continues to maintain solid growth, while some area business leaders express concern about an impending tariff war.

Jul 9, 2018