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GVSU helps student merge passions of singing and speech-language pathology
Music major Lucy Finkel, '05, returned to GVSU for a graduate degree in speech-language pathology.
Jul 27, 2018
New Music Ensemble supports National Parks System through performances
The student members of Grand Valley's award-winning New Music Ensemble recently travelled 5,000 miles over the course of 17 days to perform at some of the most famous national parks in the U.S. For the tour, the ensemble commissioned five composers to write original compositions inspired by Voyageurs, Glacier, North Cascades, Olympic, and Mount Rainier national parks. The compositions, which were funded through the National Endowment for the Arts, were then performed in the parks through interactive and educational performan
Jul 26, 2018
Showcase highlights student research
Despite the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico, senior biology major Brendan Kosnik learned some of the island's trees and plants are very resilient. Kosnik was among 30 undergraduate researchers who gave presentations July 24 at the Summer Scholars Showcase held in the DeVos Center.
Jul 26, 2018
Soman named interim dean of College of Education
Provost Maria Cimitile has named Sherril Soman interim dean of the College of Education, beginning August 1.
Jul 25, 2018
VUB program extends reach to employers
The Veterans Upward Bound program at Grand Valley has expanded to bring its services to area employers with large populations of veterans who have not earned college degrees.
Jul 25, 2018
Earning degree despite geographical challenge
When Julie Sattler moved two hours due east to Curran, on the state's sunrise coast, after her husband was named superintendent of Fairview Area School District, it seemed that she might be "sitting here with a bunch of credits and no direction."
Jul 24, 2018
Students win national hackathon competition
The Grand Valley students who won Blackboard's Hackathon 2.0 Competition sought to solve a problem many students experience: quickly navigating their class syllabus.
Jul 24, 2018
GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.
Jul 23, 2018
Fall Arts Celebration to spotlight the arts during multiple events
For the past 15 years, West Michigan audiences have enjoyed a series of six free events every fall at Grand Valley that celebrate the positive impact of the arts. During this year's Fall Arts Celebration, audiences will have the opportunity to explore the mysteries of Mars, listen to variations of Italian street songs, enjoy the rhythm and artistic nature of African dance, contemplate the idea that business and art are changing each other, and much more.
Jul 23, 2018
Gilles named director of Frederik Meijer Honors College
Roger Gilles has been named the new director of the Frederik Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley. His appointment to the position follows a year of service as the interim director.
Jul 23, 2018
