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GVSU Police Academy sees record number of female recruits
The Grand Valley State University Police Academy's 2018 class is the largest to date, with 43 recruits. The class also includes a record number 14 females and is one of the most diverse with six people of color enrolled.
May 1, 2018
Thousands of Lakers walk across stage at commencement
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies April 27 and 28 at Van Andel Arena.
Apr 29, 2018
GVSU reports regional impact of $849 million
The economic impact report covers Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties and used 2016-2017 data. Grand Valley employs more than 3,600 people and enrolls more than 25,000 students who spend money and pay taxes in the region.
Apr 27, 2018
Grand Valley to celebrate thousands of graduates at commencement
More than 3,000 Grand Valley students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 27 and 28 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.
Apr 27, 2018
Biostatistics students place in top three during international analytics competition
Two biostatistics graduate students placed in the top three of an international analytics competition held during the SAS Global Forum in April. Kayla Hawkins and Joe Lorenz were one of eight student teams who were selected as finalists in the competition out of a pool of 60 teams. Grand Valley's team examined data representing why more than 110,000 medical appointments in Brazil were missed by patients over a three-month period.
Apr 26, 2018
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
