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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
Haas testifies before legislative committee
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas testified in Lansing March 9 before the House Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee.
Mar 9, 2017
Professor uses puppets to teach students, connect with community
Jason Yancey, associate professor of Spanish, brought his more than 15 years of puppeteering experience to Grand Valley in 2009. Since then, he has incorporated his unique expertise into upper-level Spanish theater and drama courses. During these classes, students write and produce original Spanish puppet shows, create their own puppets, and perform in the community.
Mar 9, 2017
GVSU Night at Comerica Park tickets on sale
Comerica Park in Detroit could turn blue during a special Detroit Tigers game night created for the Grand Valley community.
Mar 8, 2017
