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GVSU's Hauenstein Center receives major gift from Hauenstein family

Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies was one of three West Michigan institutions -- along with Aquinas College and Mercy Health -- to receive a major gift from the family of Ralph W. Hauenstein, Hauenstein Center namesake, on December 11.

Dec 11, 2017


Policy reminders for closings, cancellations

Grand Valley will close or cancel all or part of its operations in cases of emergency, utility disruptions or for weather-related reasons. Cancellation means classes will not be held and all staff members are to report to work at their regular time. Closure or closed means classes and campus events will not be held and only essential staff are to report to work.

Dec 11, 2017


GVSU names director of TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Tim Marroquin brings a diverse, yet familiar background to his new role as director for TRIO Veterans Upward Bound

Dec 11, 2017


First class of Design Thinking Academy students complete program

Nineteen students from 15 different majors recently became the first group of fellows to complete the inaugural semester of Grand Valley's new Design Thinking Academy - a program established to help students become innovative thinkers and problem solvers who are able to make lasting impacts in the world. During a ceremony on December 8, the academy fellows were awarded Design Thinking Academy certificates of completion.

Dec 11, 2017


Photos: Grand Valley celebrates new graduates at commencement

More than 1,100 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement December 9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 9, 2017


Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000

The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.

Dec 7, 2017


GVSU economist: Local economy looks strong for 2018

Professor Brian Long said the West Michigan economy looks strong for the new year and 2018 could be one of the best years in a decade.

Dec 6, 2017


Building schedule detailed for end of fall semester

The end of the fall semester brings a change in schedules for campus buildings and services.

Dec 6, 2017


United Way campaign sees increase from 2016

Grand Valley's annual campaign for the United Way raised the second-highest total of any campaign in the past four years, and it will contribute more than $165,200 to area United Way organizations.

Dec 6, 2017


Graduate student recognized for student affairs leadership

Travis received a Graduate Rising Star Award from the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Association (NASPA) at a conference in Detroit in November.

Dec 5, 2017