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Soman named interim dean of College of Education

Provost Maria Cimitile has named Sherril Soman interim dean of the College of Education, beginning August 1.

Jul 25, 2018


VUB program extends reach to employers

The Veterans Upward Bound program at Grand Valley has expanded to bring its services to area employers with large populations of veterans who have not earned college degrees.

Jul 25, 2018


Earning degree despite geographical challenge

When Julie Sattler moved two hours due east to Curran, on the state's sunrise coast, after her husband was named superintendent of Fairview Area School District, it seemed that she might be "sitting here with a bunch of credits and no direction."

Jul 24, 2018


Students win national hackathon competition 

The Grand Valley students who won Blackboard's Hackathon 2.0 Competition sought to solve a problem many students experience: quickly navigating their class syllabus. 

Jul 24, 2018


GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.

Jul 23, 2018


Fall Arts Celebration to spotlight the arts during multiple events

For the past 15 years, West Michigan audiences have enjoyed a series of six free events every fall at Grand Valley that celebrate the positive impact of the arts. During this year's Fall Arts Celebration, audiences will have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of Mars, listen to variations of Italian street songs, enjoy the rhythm and artistic nature of African dance, contemplate the idea that business and art are changing each other, and much more.

Jul 23, 2018


Gilles named director of Frederik Meijer Honors College

Roger Gilles has been named the new director of the Frederik Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley. His appointment to the position follows a year of service as the interim director.

Jul 23, 2018


Middle school students experience real-life simulations in health professions

Area teenagers were able to experience what it's like to be a physical therapist, sonographer, speech-language pathologist and other health professions during a summer camp held at Grand Valley.

Jul 23, 2018


Museum exhibit on Hauenstein Center namesake opens July 21

A special exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum that focuses on the life of Ralph Hauenstein, the namesake of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University opens to the public on July 21.

Jul 20, 2018


Student researchers prepare for Summer Scholars Showcase

Researchers learn that you sometimes stumble upon findings. Two students, Ruth Ott and Tyrese Lillard, participating in the Summer Scholars Showcase learned that lesson quickly.

Jul 19, 2018