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Grand Valley celebrates Women's History Month

A visit from a female Holocaust survivor and a research study presentation about female leaders of color in West Michigan are just two of many events planned at Grand Valley to celebrate March as Women's History Month.

Feb 28, 2017


New scholarship created for GVSU students who teach in Detroit

A new scholarship is available to Grand Valley State University students who choose to fulfill their student teaching requirement in a Detroit GVSU-authorized charter school. The scholarship is being offered through the university's Charter Schools Office and College of Education.

Feb 28, 2017


Alumnus develops treatment plans as medical dosimetrist

Patrick Farris received his master's degree in medical dosimetry in 2016 and accepted a position at Mayo Clinic before he graduated. In his role as a dosimetrist, he develops treatment plans for patients who are receiving radiation.

Feb 27, 2017


Alumnus forms Uniting Evansville

Joshua Brewer, '07, a police officer in Evansville, Indiana, formed Uniting Evansville to foster community conversations.

Feb 27, 2017


Health Forum event will detail Zika virus

Panelists will discuss the Zika virus and its impact locally and globally during a Health Forum of West Michigan event.

Feb 27, 2017


TEDxGVSU to be webcast live February 24

TEDxGVSU 2017, "The Blueprints between X and Why," will be webcast live at www.tedxgvsu.com/livestream.

Feb 24, 2017


Former president announces fund to honor son's memory

Andy was well-remembered as senior class president at East Grand Rapids High School. His friends expressed condolences and told the Lubberses how nice Andy was to them, especially when they felt insecure. Andy killed himself at age 43 after battling depression and mental illness for decades.

Feb 21, 2017


Music majors work with local students to compose and perform

Music students from Grand Valley recently completed an internship with the Grand Rapids Symphony, during which they helped 20 local high school students compose pieces of music that were performed at the symphony's annual "Symphony with Soul" concert on February 18.

Feb 21, 2017


New book highlights the life and art of Mathias J. Alten

A new publication spotlights the life and artistic works of Mathias J. Alten, who called the city of Grand Rapids his home. The book, entitled "Mathias J. Alten: An Evolving Legacy," is a hard cover monograph that includes color illustrations and scholarly essays exploring Alten's artistic legacy. Grand Valley State University owns the largest known single public collection of Alten's works and papers in the world.

Feb 20, 2017


Kindschi fellowship will give students unique research opportunities

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is seeking applications from students for a new research fellowship.

Feb 17, 2017