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Scholars give presentations at showcase

When she was young, Claire Efting raised chickens, goats, sheep and cows as a member of a 4-H club. At the Summer Scholars Showcase August 1, Efting, a social work major, said raising and, at times, selling animals and livestock made a remarkable impact on her life and "fueled her research."

Aug 2, 2017


23rd annual Summer Film, "For the Birds," wraps production

The 23rd annual Summer Film Project wrapped production on July 28 after two weeks of filming at various locations around West Michigan. Since 1994, the Summer Film Project has provided students with the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals while producing a feature length film. This year's crew consisted of more than 25 Grand Valley students, faculty, and professionals along with six professional actors from Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, and West Michigan. This year's screenplay was written by James Sturtrid

Aug 1, 2017


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, served as media experts or had work published.

Aug 1, 2017


Students to display engineering designs created for local companies

Design projects completed for West Michigan companies by the newest Grand Valley State University graduating class of engineers will be on display at a special event August 4.

Aug 1, 2017


Laker volleyball team plays, sees sights in Slovenia, Italy

The Laker volleyball team is in the middle of a major road trip this week, as the team plays five matches in 10 days against teams in Italy and Slovenia.

Jul 28, 2017


Student entrepreneurs pitch ideas for urban development in Detroit

Urban renewal and redevelopment will be the focus of an entrepreneurial competition for about 60 Detroit-area high school students, including students from a mix of Grand Valley-authorized charters and other schools.

Jul 28, 2017


Photos: Lakers take over Comerica Park

More than 2,300 people turned the ballpark Laker blue by attending the sold-out GVSU Night at Comerica Park event July 26 in Detroit.

Jul 27, 2017


Tigers Radio Network to feature Haas, Kramer

Tigers broadcaster Jim Price will facilitate the interview that will air July 26 at 5:30 p.m.

Jul 25, 2017


Haas, Lubbers attend USS Gerald R. Ford commissioning

President Thomas J. Haas and his wife, Marcia, along with President Emeritus Don Lubbers and his wife, Nancy, attended the commissioning of the U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 22.

Jul 25, 2017


Schendel named assistant VP for Academic Affairs

Provost Maria Cimitile announced the appointment of Ellen E. Schendel as assistant vice president for Academic Affairs.

Jul 25, 2017