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Gulembo to retire

Kathy Gulembo, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, will retire in June after 25 years at Grand Valley.

Feb 9, 2017


GVSU again named a Best Workplace for Commuters

Grand Valley State University has again been named a "Best Workplace for Commuters" for 2017 by Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC). The university has received the designation each year since 2009.

Feb 9, 2017


Board of Trustees meeting webcast live on February 10

The university's Board of Trustees meeting will be webcast live at noon on February 10 from the Detroit Center in downtown Detroit.

Feb 8, 2017


Basketball doubleheaders to be broadcast on ESPN3 Feb. 9 and 11

The Laker men's and women's basketball teams play doubleheaders on Feb. 9 and 11. Both will be broadcast on ESPN3.

Feb 8, 2017


GVSU economist: Growth resumes

The West Michigan economy is reflecting growth from the expected "back to work mode" that comes each January, according to a Grand Valley State University economist.

Feb 8, 2017


Faculty, staff recognized at Presidents' Ball

More than 4,500 students, faculty and staff members attended the color-themed ball, "Unchartered Color: A Journey Through the Meaning of Color," at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Feb 8, 2017


Event will honor former student athletes

Four former Grand Valley student athletes or club sport members will be honored at the annual Celebrate Women in Sport and Physical Activity event, set for February 18 at the Fieldhouse.

Feb 8, 2017


Volunteers sought to test new software for musical fountain

A Grand Valley group is seeking volunteers to test a new software program that will allow users to choreograph the lighting, music, and water movements of the historic musical fountain in Grand Haven.

Feb 7, 2017


Final provost candidate shares vision for university

A candidate for provost said the university's reputation and its vision to create opportunities for student success are partly what attracted him to the position.

Feb 6, 2017


Political science professor examines controversial travel-focused executive order

Grand Valley political science professor and chair of the university's Political Science department Mark Richards addressed the controversial executive order by President Donald Trump that limits travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries at a presentation February 6.

Feb 6, 2017