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Student 'behind' Louie the Laker revealed
When Jake Kowalski was in high school, he filled in as a dairy company's mascot to attract people to a promotional event. Since then, he has been hooked on the entertaining lifestyle of being a mascot. When he was accepted at Grand Valley four years ago, Kowalski set his sights on moving up in world of mascots; he wanted to be Louie the Laker.
May 17, 2017
Grand Valley receives gold status from national sustainability group
Grand Valley has again received gold status after completing a sustainability assessment developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
May 17, 2017
PIC announces study abroad scholarship recipients
The Padnos International Center has announced its study abroad scholarship recipients.
May 16, 2017
Computing graduates filling high-demand jobs in West Michigan
The demand for computing professionals is at an all-time high nationally and Grand Valley State University is working to fill that need.
May 16, 2017
Student nursing association earns national recognition
The National Student Nurses' Association wasn't kidding when it announced Grand Valley as recipient of its Stellar School chapter of the year.
May 15, 2017
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, served as media experts, or wrote articles that were published.
May 15, 2017
GVSU education vessel receives new radar, weather equipment
Grand Valley's Grand Haven-based education and research vessel, the D.J. Angus, is kicking off the 2017 summer research season with new hardware that enhances the vessel's education and research abilities.
May 15, 2017
Students showcase efforts to protect Grand River watershed
Area K-12 students will showcase their efforts to protect the Grand River watershed and the Great Lakes during the annual Groundswell Student Showcase May 17.
May 12, 2017
World Trade Week speaker: Embrace technology
Michael O'Connor, CEO of Aon Risk Solutions in Chicago, a global risk management business, said technology will continue to have a profound impact on companies managing global teams.
May 11, 2017
Endangered falcons establish breeding nest on Eberhard Center
Two peregrine falcons are currently using the Eberhard Center as their new penthouse suite for the first time since a nesting box was installed on the building in 2009 by a team of faculty and students. The peregrine falcon is currently listed on Michigan's Endangered Species List.
May 11, 2017
