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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
HackGVSU open to area students and educators
Students and staff members from area high schools, colleges and universities are welcome to attend the first hackathon April 14, hosted by Grand Valley, in partnership with Blackboard Inc.
Apr 10, 2018
Alumna to discuss overcoming roadblocks in K-12 art education
After more than 13 years of teaching art and being named the 2017 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Art Education Association, Grand Valley alumna Tricia Erickson has a desire to pass along lessons she has learned throughout her career as an educator. During an upcoming presentation, Erickson, '05, will offer insights on her go-to lesson plans, free resources for art educators, field trip planning and collaborating with colleagues outside of the art education discipline. She will present "Tricks of the Trade: A Survival Gu
Apr 10, 2018
