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Photos and video: Lakers move to Grand Valley 

President Thomas J. Haas, his wife, Marcia, and hundreds of alumni, students, faculty and staff members helped more than 6,000 students move onto the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses. 

Aug 23, 2018


GVSU named a top college by Forbes

Grand Valley has been named one of America's Top Colleges for 2018 by Forbes. Rankings focused on the direct benefits schools provide their graduates. Forbes considered debt after graduation, retention and graduation rates, alumni salaries, and signs of individual success including academic and career accolades.

Aug 23, 2018


Two alumni raise funds, cross Lake Michigan on paddleboards

Two alumni crossed Lake Michigan on stand-up paddleboards to raise money and awareness for the Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership.

Aug 21, 2018


Unique networking event connects adult students

The Center for Adult and Continuing Studies brewed up a unique networking series for nontraditional students and launched the first event August 16 at DeHop's Brewing Company and Cafe in Walker.

Aug 21, 2018


GVSU Surplus Store moves to new location in Standale

The GVSU Surplus Store is reopening August 22 at its new location in Standale Plaza. The store will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and weekends.

Aug 21, 2018


Math professor named interim registrar

Pam Wells, professor of mathematics, was appointed as interim associate vice president and registrar.

Aug 20, 2018


GVSU president, alumni to help thousands move to campus 

President Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, will serve ice cream to families and new students on Wednesday, August 22, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. by Kleiner Commons on the Allendale Campus.

Aug 16, 2018


Fall move-in parking access restrictions announced

Fall 2018 move-in begins on Saturday, August 18, and that process means several parking lots and roads on campus will have limited access starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 17.

Aug 16, 2018


Local service for former professor set for Saturday

Edwin Joseph, former professor of geography and sustainable planning, died July 26 at his home in South Bend, Indiana.

Aug 15, 2018


Professor named a top mathematics educator in the U.S.

David Clark, assistant professor of mathematics, was one of three educators to receive the Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member during a special ceremony on August 3 at the Mathematics Association of America's annual MathFest conference in Denver, Colorado. The award honors newer college or university faculty whose teaching has been successful and whose effectiveness in teaching undergraduate math has created an impact on students beyond the classroom

Aug 15, 2018