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DECA Blazers team earns most Laker Effect Challenge prize money

The DECA Blazers team secured the most prize money during the Spring Laker Effect Challenge.

Apr 17, 2018


Space device, artificial intelligence among projects at GVSU engineering showcase

About 275 visitors and high school students from across Michigan will attend the event to meet with students, interact with projects and learn about careers in engineering and computing.

Apr 17, 2018


Detroit couple increases scholarships to working families, Grand Valley students

Hundreds of students at Grand Valley State University will get a financial boost thanks to the generosity of a Detroit area couple and their foundation. Bob and Ellen Thompson are increasing their investment in student success by expanding the Thompson Working Family Scholarship Program.

Apr 17, 2018


Students, faculty, staff share attributes they want in next president

Members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee heard from students, faculty, staff members and alumni during two listening sessions held April 12 and 13 on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.

Apr 13, 2018


Canceled: Grand Valley rowing to kick off season with Lubbers Cup

Organizers have canceled the Lubbers Cup Regatta, scheduled for April 13-15, due to weather.

Apr 13, 2018


Arnold receives AP Achievement Award

Damon Arnold, director for academic services for student athletes, received the Administrative Professional Achievement Award at the annual AP Luncheon April 10 in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 12, 2018


Student participates in new Netflix mental health awareness campaign

While most college students view Netflix as a way to take a study break or procrastinate, one first-year student views the streaming service as something much more: a platform to promote mental health resources.

Apr 12, 2018


Listening sessions for presidential search at Allendale Campus April 13

Members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee have scheduled listening sessions to hear from the campus community, alumni and general public.

Apr 12, 2018


Four GVSU alumni named semifinalists for Fulbright ETA grants

Four Grand Valley alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2018-19 Fulbright U.S. Student Program to teach English overseas.

Apr 11, 2018


Graduation celebrations scheduled

Five celebrations will be held for diverse students who are graduating in April.

Apr 11, 2018