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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
GVSU mourns death of first dean of business college
The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of Marvin G. DeVries, first dean of the Seidman College of Business, who died July 4 in Grand Rapids, five days before his 85th birthday.
Jul 9, 2018
Student works to get cancer treatment machines to Nicaraguan clinic
Ben Eastburg recently worked to get cancer treatment machines from a Grand Rapids clinic to a rural clinic in Nicaragua, more than 3,300 miles away.
Jul 9, 2018
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members with notable achievements are listed below.
Jul 6, 2018
STEAM-focused GVSU charter school breaks ground
The Flint Cultural Center Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school that will focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and math, is under construction after a groundbreaking ceremony took place June 26.
Jul 6, 2018
Moran named KCON associate dean for graduate programs
Katherine Moran brings diverse experience to her new role as associate dean for graduate programs in the Kirkhof College of Nursing.
Jul 5, 2018