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Former secretary of defense awarded Hauenstein Fellowship Medal

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency director Robert Gates was presented with the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship Medal by Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas on June 18.

Jun 22, 2018


GVSU names new victim advocate

Krystal Diel has been named the new victim advocate for Grand Valley State University, a role that supports student survivors of gender-based violence.

Jun 21, 2018


Watch 'Moana' at Lubbers Stadium during free movie night

Celebrate summer with a free movie at Lubbers Stadium on Tuesday, June 26, when Disney's "Moana" will be shown on the video board at 7 p.m.

Jun 21, 2018


Community event led by GVSU faculty, staff explores how math impacts nature

The 7th annual Allendale Community Field Day offered West Michigan community members of all ages the chance to learn about how math impacts the natural world. The free event, coordinated by Grand Valley faculty in collaboration with Allendale Public Schools, took place June 16 on the district's K-8 campus.

Jun 20, 2018


Tickets available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park

Tickets are available for GVSU Night at Comerica Park, a special Detroit Tigers game that will benefit Grand Valley.

Jun 19, 2018


GVSU earns national award for Blackboard innovation

Staff from Grand Valley's eLearning and Emerging Technologies team have been named winners of the Blackboard Catalyst Award for training and professional development, which honors those who use Blackboard programs to support and enhance their faculty and staff's training and professional development.

Jun 19, 2018


KCON professor spearheads $2.2 million NIH grant

Rebecca Davis and her research team will conduct an intervention study over five years, testing if visual cues will help residents of long-term care facilities effectively find their way.

Jun 18, 2018


President Haas appears on "Michigan Matters"

President Thomas J. Haas appeared on the CBS Detroit show "Michigan Matters" to talk about how higher education is a public good.

Jun 14, 2018


Challenge Scholars experience college life

Students from Grand Rapids got a glimpse into the life of a college student at a new summer camp.

Jun 14, 2018


Alumna celebrates success at Muskegon clinic

Nearly 10 years ago, a gastroenterologist closed his medical practice, leaving a large number of patients with Hepatitis C without a provider. That prompted Elaine Leigh, who then worked as a nurse in private practice, to enroll in Kirkhof College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program because, she said, she had a solution to a community problem.

Jun 14, 2018