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Alumni earn business award, make community impact

Two Grand Valley alumni earned the "New Business of the Year" award from the Grandville-Jenison Chamber of Commerce after only one year in business as chiropractors and owners of a wellness center.

Feb 14, 2017


KCON Student Nurses' Association earns honors at state convention

Grand Valley's Student Nurses' Association earned several honors at the Michigan convention in Ann Arbor in late January.

Feb 14, 2017


Departments earn 'healthy' designation

Three campus departments were newly designated "healthy" through participation in a Health and Wellness program.

Feb 13, 2017


Co-teaching program increases student achievement

A partnership between Grand Valley's College of Education and the Kenowa Hills Public School District is showing positive results for K-3 student achievement, so much so that KHPS is hoping to expand the program.

Feb 13, 2017


Dark web is expanding, cybersecurity expert says

Mike Rogers, a former FBI special agent and leader on national security policy, said the dark web, a part of the internet only accessible with special software where personal information can be bought or sold, is bigger and more aggressive than anyone can understand.

Feb 13, 2017


Lecture series will spotlight current public issues

The series, "Democracy 101: A Series of Critical Conversations," is organized by the Community Service Learning Center in the Office of Student Life. The first lecture will take place February 15 and address the challenges faced by third parties.

Feb 13, 2017


Alumna manages collection of 1 million monetary objects at Smithsonian

Alumna Hillery York, '12, began her time at Grand Valley with the plans of a career working with large animals as a veterinarian. After developing an affinity for history through her general education courses, York changed direction. Now, she is the collections manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the National Numismatic Collection. In this role, she oversees the acquisition, care and cataloging of more than 1 million monetary objects.

Feb 10, 2017


Grand Valley approves audiology doctorate, housing rates and campus projects

Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees members approved a Doctor of Audiology degree during their February 10 meeting held at the GVSU Detroit Center in downtown Detroit.

Feb 10, 2017


Grand Valley State signs on as full partner with Detroit Promise

Grand Valley State University just made it easier for more Detroit high school students to become Lakers. President Thomas J. Haas signed documents in Detroit making the university a full partner in the Detroit Promise.

Feb 10, 2017


Partnership with WSU School of Medicine gives GVSU students enhanced admission opportunities

Leaders from two public universities today signed a partnership agreement that provides Grand Valley State University premedical students enhanced opportunities for admission to Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Feb 10, 2017