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Laker Academic Center director to speak at Wheelhouse Talk Feb. 10

Damon Arnold knows all about struggling with education, but he also knows about perseverance and empowering others.

Feb 6, 2017


Grand Valley participates in national recycling competition

From February 5-April 1, Grand Valley will compete against hundreds of colleges and universities in Recyclemania. The 10-week competition includes categories such as Food Service Organics and Waste Minimization.

Feb 6, 2017


High school students take college courses at their school

About 25 Rockford High School seniors are taking college courses within Grand Valley's health professions program without leaving their school.

Feb 6, 2017


GVSU partners with telemedicine provider

Grand Valley State University has partnered with Answers Health on Demand (AHOD) of Grand Rapids to give physician assistant students opportunities to learn about online health care.

Feb 6, 2017


Best-selling author H.W. Brands to address Truman, MacArthur conflict at Hauenstein Center event

A popular U.S. general and an extremely unpopular president were central characters in a political drama that unfolded in the 1950s in the United States, and distinguished historian H.W. Brands will discuss the showdown between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur at an event on February 9.

Feb 3, 2017


Fundraiser will benefit study abroad opportunities for students

Staff members at the Padnos International Center hope an old-fashioned spare change fundraiser will drive members of the campus community to support study abroad opportunities for students.

Feb 3, 2017


Cybersecurity leader to speak at Seidman event

Mike Rogers, a former FBI special agent and leader on national security policy, will be the keynote speaker for the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture February 13 at Grand Valley's L. William Seidman Center in Grand Rapids.

Feb 2, 2017


Kaufman Interfaith Institute joins Inclusion and Equity

Following seven years of development and growth in the area of interfaith understanding, the Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute has moved to the Division of Inclusion and Equity. Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, said that the institute will allow the division to expand upon its work in religious diversity and furthers the university's strategic plan to be a more diverse and inclusive campus.

Feb 2, 2017


New program, lab prepares students for cybersecurity careers

As data security becomes increasingly important to organizations worldwide, students at Grand Valley State University now have the opportunity to further their education in this growing field.

Feb 2, 2017


AWRI director to present watershed project to state officials

State agriculture commissioners will hear a presentation February 22 from Alan Steinman, director of Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon, on the institute's integrated watershed commission project.

Feb 1, 2017