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GVSU signs new agreement with University of Sunshine Coast

President Thomas J. Haas and Greg Hill, vice chancellor of the University of Sunshine Coast (USC) in Australia, signed a new five-year agreement to extend the partnership between the two universities. The signing took place November 15 during a ceremony at USC, located in Sippy Downs, near Queensland's capital of Brisbane.

Nov 16, 2017


Students win first prize for business ideas

Two Grand Valley students each won $10,000 at the 2017 Dolphin Tank ý Entrepreneur You Business Plan and Pitch Competition November 9. The competition is a funding opportunity for women who wish to start a new business or grow an existing business.

Nov 15, 2017


Alumna named Teacher of the Year for excellence in art education

Tricia Erickson, '05, was recently awarded for excellence in teaching during her 13-year career as an art educator. She was named the 2017 Teacher of the Year, as well as Secondary Art Educator of the Year, during the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA)'s annual Fall Conference, which took place November 2-5 in Detroit.

Nov 13, 2017


History of global LGBT rights movement to be examined during lecture

The study of U.S. global policy on HIV/AIDS and a history of the international LGBT movement will be explored during an upcoming event at Grand Valley. "Global Gay Rights: An Introduction to the History of the International LGBT Rights Movement" will take place November 16 in the Kirkhof Center. The lecture will be presented by Laura Belmonte, professor and chair of the History Department at Oklahoma State University. Belmonte is a specialist in the history of U.S. foreign relations and cultural diplomacy.

Nov 13, 2017


Skydivers make appearance at Laker football game

In honor of Veterans Day, the skydivers soared into the stadium with American flags streaming from their backs.

Nov 13, 2017


Lakers take on Tiffin in regular season finale

Grand Valley's season finale vs. Tiffin will be broadcast live on ESPN, Saturday at 1 p.m.

Nov 11, 2017


Faculty earn grants from CSCE

The Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence announced faculty recipients for two of its grant programs.

Nov 10, 2017


Grand Valley honors veterans

Grand Valley celebrated students, faculty and staff members who are veterans or active military members during the Veterans Day Breakfast November 10.

Nov 10, 2017


International students feel at home during presidential visit

Three international students from the island nation of Palau were on hand when their country's president, a Grand Valley alumnus, visited campus in early November.

Nov 9, 2017


GVSU named top performer by national sustainability association

Grand Valley has been named a top performer by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), achieving high-ranking spots in the categories of overall top performer and waste minimization.

Nov 9, 2017