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Tickets for GVSU Night at Comerica Park on sale

For the second straight year, Comerica Park in Detroit will turn Laker blue for one night during a special Tigers game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.

Jan 29, 2018


Students design, build new products for GE

Students from Grand Valley and Kendall College of Art and Design recently teamed up to design and build two new home products for FirstBuild, GE Appliance's microfactory.

Jan 29, 2018


Opera Theatre to celebrate 75th anniversary of "Oklahoma!" with multiple performances

Running for more than 2,000 performances, "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway in 1943. The show has withstood the test of time, boasting a 1944 Pulitzer Prize, numerous Tony Award nominations, national tours, international performances and even a 2003 film. To celebrate the show's 75th anniversary, GVSU Opera Theatre students will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaborative production to West Michigan with multiple performances February 2-11.

Jan 26, 2018


GVSU events celebrate Black History Month

African American traditions, activism through sports and a celebration of art will be featured throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley State University.

Jan 26, 2018


Grand Valley State mourns loss of John Canepa, business leader, philanthropist

Grand Valley State University leaders join others in West Michigan mourning the loss of John Canepa, who died January 25. Canepa used his business acumen and his generosity to change the landscape of the city and to support the university with fierce dedication.

Jan 25, 2018


GVSU group helps develop device that improves spine surgery training

ýA Grand Valley group worked with a local inventor and alumnus to help develop a first-of-its-kind device that can improve the way surgeons are trained for spinal procedures.

Jan 25, 2018


Fair to feature area nonprofits

Students interested in volunteer and internship opportunities in the nonprofit industry are invited to attend a fair January 31 in Grand Rapids.

Jan 24, 2018


Five students selected for competitive Gilman Scholarships

Five Grand Valley students were selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for the Spring 2018 semester to help fund opportunities to study abroad.

Jan 23, 2018


Registration, advising sessions planned for students

Advisors will be available to discuss class schedules, explain the registration process and answer questions to help students succeed and stay on track to graduate.

Jan 22, 2018


Grand Valley basketball teams play at DeltaPlex tonight, also on ESPN3

Grand Valley's basketball teams will take on opponents from Lake Superior State University on January 18.

Jan 18, 2018