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GVSU students selected to design device for NASA
A group of Grand Valley students is reaching for the stars by working with NASA to build a device that can be used during future space missions.
Mar 14, 2017
Alumnus is up to something fishy
Throughout his career as a science teacher, Jeff Bouwman, '03, has continuously looked for ways to involve his students in science. After going through textbooks, lectures and projects, he decided to try something different he brought a sturgeon into the classroom.
Mar 14, 2017
River City Water Festival celebrates role of Grand River
The third annual River City Water Festival, a community event celebrating the Grand River and its role in shaping the city of Grand Rapids, will be held March 25 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
Mar 14, 2017
Students win media awards for TV, radio and news
Several students working for GVTV, WCKS "The Whale" radio, and the "Lanthorn" recently received multiple awards for their work at Grand Valley. Broadcast content produced by GVTV and WCKS students recently received honors from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Media Awards. Staff for the "Lanthorn" also won awards in the 2016 College Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association.
Mar 13, 2017
Grand Valley Magazine gets new look
The winter issue of Grand Valley Magazine features a redesigned, fresh look that is due, in part, to reader responses to a fall survey.
Mar 13, 2017
Holocaust survivor to visit Grand Valley
A woman who survived the Holocaust and escaped imprisonment will give a presentation at Grand Valley on March 15, as part of Women's History Month.
Mar 13, 2017
Composition competition to examine media overload
Grand Valley students will put their composing skills to the test when they create original pieces of music for an upcoming competition inspired by the current Art Gallery exhibition "Comfortably Numb." The one-minute compositions will be performed by the award-winning New Music Ensemble in rapid succession and judged by a guest panel and the listening audience for various prizes.
Mar 13, 2017
Education Commission makes recommendations
Michigan's 21st Century Education Commission, created by Gov. Rick Snyder, released a report of recommended solutions for improving educational opportunities for all Michigan students.
Mar 10, 2017
International grad student enrollment sees 60 percent increase
Enrollment for international graduate students at Grand Valley has increased by 60 percent during the past five years. In fall 2012, international graduate student enrollment was at 96 students; in fall 2016, enrollment was at 162 students.
Mar 10, 2017
Radical changes coming for auto industry, exec says
"Radical changes will take place in our industry through global megatrends, including autonomous driving, connectivity, shared mobility and electrification," said Bryan Nyeholt, a Yanfeng Automotive executive who gave the keynote speech at the 18th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade Center.
Mar 9, 2017
