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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


First PAS cohort in Traverse City earns degrees

The first cohort of students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the Traverse City Regional Center earned master's degrees at Grand Valley's Commencement ceremony December 9.

Dec 19, 2017


Health care trends will be detailed at January event

Faculty members and expert panelists will provide a glimpse into health-related trends and issues that could affect the region at the ninth annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast on January 12.

Dec 18, 2017