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Alumnus uses super memory to compete on new TV show

Alumnus John Graham can memorize an 80-digit number in 40 seconds, a list of 70 random words in five minutes, and 148 names and faces in 15 minutes. Graham, '09, put his self-taught photographic memory to the test when he competed on FOX's new competition series, "Superhuman" June 12.

Jun 11, 2017


Watch free movie at Lubbers Stadium

The 2016 animated hit movie "Sing" will be shown on the video board at Lubbers Stadium on June 27, 7 p.m.

Jun 9, 2017


Join President Haas on bike ride through campus

To kick off the week, the campus community is invited to ride bicycles with President Thomas J. Haas on Monday, June 12, from the center of the Allendale Campus to the Sustainable Agriculture Project on Luce Street.

Jun 8, 2017


GVSU to host teen entrepreneur camp

About 45 high school students from 21 schools across the West Michigan area will spend a week at Grand Valley State University, immersed in the world of entrepreneurship to learn about creating a startup company.

Jun 7, 2017


GVSU launches Laker Effect Campaign to further student success

Grand Valley leaders June 7 announced the launch of the Laker Effect comprehensive campaign. The campaign will provide increased support for students and allow university programs and facilities to stay current with changing needs of employers.

Jun 7, 2017


GVSU economist: Local economy remains strong

Despite concerns about decreasing auto sales, the West Michigan economy is still strong, GVSU economist Brian Long said.

Jun 6, 2017


Summer grill challenge opens farmers market

Staff members who fancy themselves grill masters will kickoff the 11th season of Grand Valley's Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 7.

Jun 2, 2017


Haas reports on education commission at Mackinac Policy Conference

President Thomas J. Haas joined Gov. Rick Snyder at the Mackinac Policy Conference June 1 to report results of the 21st Century Education Commission.

Jun 1, 2017


Faculty and staff sketches

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

Jun 1, 2017


VoiceGR community survey becomes VoiceKent, will cover entire county in 2017

VoiceGR, Grand Rapids' community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). As VoiceKent, the survey will gather critical public health information from all areas of Kent County's more than 600,000 residents.

Jun 1, 2017