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Expert to discuss Civil War statues in public places

Race and cultural heritage are hot-button issues in the United States today, demonstrated by violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, and protests over the removal of Confederate statues across the American South.

Jan 14, 2018


Researchers find rate of Michigan uninsured drops below 10 percent

Researchers from Grand Valley and Tulane universities have found the rate of people without health insurance in Michigan has dropped below 10 percent, yet barriers to obtaining health care remain problematic.

Jan 12, 2018


Partnership benefits talent pipeline, patients

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated an expanded partnership January 11 that benefits area patients and the health care talent pipeline.

Jan 11, 2018


Art Gallery exhibit, events to explore the ebb and flow of artist's creative process

A new Art Gallery exhibition at Grand Valley will examine the ebb and flow of artist Herbert Murrie's creative process while reflecting back on his painting career and looking forward to a new body of his work. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place January 18. The exhibit will be on display January 15 through March 30.

Jan 11, 2018


Keynote addresses will highlight King commemoration week on campus

A full slate of events on Monday, January 15, ushers in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week on campus.

Jan 11, 2018


GVSU receives grants to support high-tech projects

Several Grand Valley initiatives were recently awarded grants from the Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA) to support student, faculty and staff projects that focus on the development of medical devices.

Jan 9, 2018


GVSU, Mary Free Bed to announce expanded partnership

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are expanding their partnership, which will strengthen the region's health care talent pipeline and serve the needs of rehabilitation patients.

Jan 8, 2018


Johnson Center experts identify 11 trends in philanthropy for 2018

The nonprofit sector in the United States employs approximately one in 10 workers in the country, and the field is changing quickly. A group of experts and thought leaders in the nonprofit sector at Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have examined changes in the field and identified 11 trends in philanthropy they expect to materialize in 2018.

Jan 8, 2018


Memorial service planned on campus for professor emeritus Robert Mayberry

A memorial service has been planned for Robert Mayberry, professor emeritus of communications and philosophy, who died December 8 at the age of 79. The service will take place January 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus. Mayberry, who came to Grand Valley in 1971, was instrumental in the development of both the William James College and the School of Communications.

Jan 8, 2018


GVSU economist: 2017 ends with solid growth

Historically, the end of the year has sometimes been rough for the West Michigan economy, however, a Grand Valley State University economic expert said the local economy finished 2017 on solid footing.

Jan 5, 2018