All Stories
Standardized patients tour Finkelstein Hall
The people who portray patients during simulations for nursing and health professions students got an early look at Grand Valley's newest building May 1.
May 2, 2018
KCON to implement holistic admissions process
The Kirkhof College of Nursing will implement a holistic approach to its student admissions process through balanced consideration of attributes, experiences and traditional academic measures beginning fall 2018.
May 2, 2018
Outstanding Advisor Award named for Litton
Litton has served as an advisor to several student organizations and will retire in June after 35 years of service.
May 1, 2018
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
