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GVSU receives $1 million grant to study impact of climate change on Arctic vegetation
A Grand Valley faculty member has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to work with students to study the impact climate change has on vegetation in the Arctic tundra. The funding will support the next five years of research by Robert Hollister, professor of biology, and a team of five Grand Valley undergraduate and graduate students in northern Alaska.
Oct 5, 2018
Students share research on hunger, suicide, health care access
Managing disease in Ethiopia, health improvement in Uganda and access to health literature for the blind were just a few of the research topics presented by students at the 2018 Global Health Showcase.
Oct 5, 2018
Conference to focus on using games and simulations in history education
Games and simulations are not just for leisurely fun, they can and commonly are used as educational resources to help better engage students, especially when it comes to learning about the past. This year's Great Lakes History Conference will examine how "playing" can help expand a person's understanding of history. The conference, which is free and open to the public, will take place October 12-13.
Oct 5, 2018
Events will celebrate Native American heritage
The events include lectures and performances with the goal of spreading awareness of Native American culture and current issues.
Oct 4, 2018
GVSU economist: More growth, pace improves
The economic pace for West Michigan picked up in the month of September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Oct 4, 2018
Former trustee, well-known Detroit leader dies at age 85
William "Bill" Brooks, former Grand Valley trustee, died October 1 at age 85.
Oct 4, 2018
Panelists will discuss faith, end-of-life care
What happens when you die? It's a deep question that will bring many different answers.
Oct 4, 2018
Grand Valley-authorized charter school named National Blue Ribbon School
Achieve Charter Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school in Canton, has been awarded a prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education.
Oct 4, 2018
Tech expert says don't expect privacy
Technology and data strategies expert Missy Young said technology users should put great value on privacy but shouldn't expect a lot of it when using social media. Young is the chief information officer for Switch, Inc., a global technology company based in Las Vegas that designs, constructs and operates data centers.
Oct 3, 2018
