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WGVU general manager to retire after 30 years

Longtime general manager of WGVU Public Media Michael Walenta, who led the station through tremendous growth, announced his retirement effective June 29, 2018.

Apr 26, 2018


Chemistry faculty member named Professor of the Year

Deborah Herrington has been named one of the top educators in the State of Michigan by the Michigan Association of State Universities (MASU) - the coordinating board for Michigan's 15 public universities. Herrington, professor of chemistry and interim Chemistry Department chair, was one of three collegiate educators to receive the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award during a ceremony on April 20 in Lansing. The award recognizes exceptional contributions and dedication toward educating undergraduate students.

Apr 26, 2018


Computing students showcase industry-sponsored projects

About 59 students majoring in computer science completed their last semester as undergraduates by presenting their senior capstone projects in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 26, 2018


College of Ed Convocation celebrates educators

Students and faculty members in the College of Education will be honored at a convocation ceremony Friday, April 27, at Forest Hills Public Schools Fine Arts Center in Grand Rapids.

Apr 25, 2018


Longtime university supporter helps Grand Valley students succeed

Grand Valley students now have an even greater opportunity to stay and succeed, thanks to a generous gift from community philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema.

Apr 25, 2018


Brooks College dedicates Innovation Lab

Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies officially dedicated its Innovation Lab in mid-April.

Apr 25, 2018


Four baseball games to be broadcast on ESPN

Grand Valley's baseball team will take on Saginaw Valley four times between April 27-29. All four games will be broadcast on WatchESPN.

Apr 24, 2018


Grad students receive Dean's Citation Awards

The Graduate School recognized 56 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration April 20 in Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 24, 2018


Leadership expert to celebrate Cook Leadership Academy graduation

Robert Quinn, one of America's highest-regarded leadership experts, will be the speaker at a Wheelhouse Talk hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies on April 26.

Apr 23, 2018


Annual tech symposium will center on OER

The 17th annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, with a focus this year on open educational resources, is set for Wednesday, May 2.

Apr 23, 2018