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GVSU receives grant to research cure for Parkinson's disease
A team of researchers from Grand Valley, Van Andel Research Institute and Rush University recently received a $500,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a possible cure for Parkinson's disease. The main targets of neuronal loss in Parkinson's disease are dopamine neurons, and this research project will test if the introduction of a modified protein, known as PM-Nato3, will protect those neurons from the toxicity of the disease.
Jan 4, 2018
Hundreds to gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event at GVSU
Nearly 700 high school students and parents will gather at Grand Valley State University January 6 to participate in the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Competition kick-off event.
Jan 3, 2018
GVSU appoints new vice president for finance
President Thomas J. Haas announced the appointment of Gregory Sanial as the university's new vice president for Finance. Sanial is currently the chief of staff in the United States Coast Guard Fifth District (Virginia), having previously served as the Coast Guard's budget director, overseeing an $11 billion budget.
Jan 2, 2018
President Haas shares thoughts on the future of Grand Valley
President Thomas J. Haas spoke with local business publication MiBiz about the university's growth in downtown Grand Rapids and the future of the university.
Jan 2, 2018
New teachers receive free classroom libraries through GVSU literacy program
Recent graduates from the College of Education who are teaching in underserved Michigan public school districts received enough free books to establish a classroom library. The free books were provided through the College of Education Michigan Literacy Project (MLP), which was established in 2014 by COE faculty members Sheryl Vlietstra and Megan Freudigmann. MLP provides classroom libraries to recent Grand Valley graduates all over the state who have been teaching three years or less in K-5 classrooms.
Dec 22, 2017
Economist article highlights work of alumnus
An article in the December 14 Economist highlighted the work of Erion Veliaj, Grand Valley alumnus and mayor of Tirana, Albania.
Dec 21, 2017
Year in review: Top 17 stories of 2017
2017 has been a year full of unforgettable moments at Grand Valley.
Dec 21, 2017
Grad students receive Dean's Citation Awards
The Graduate School recognized more than 40 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration December 8 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Dec 20, 2017
Holiday video: Lakers surprised with winter wonderland
The last weeks of classes can be stressful, so a group surprised students with some holiday cheer.
Dec 20, 2017
Grant will enhance campus sexual assault programming
Grand Valley received a $39,472 grant from the Michigan State Police to bolster its campus sexual assault programming.
Dec 20, 2017
