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Lecture to examine vocal health and anatomy

Rachael Gates, visiting professor of voice and pedagogy at Grand Valley and singing health specialist, will debunk vocal myths and discuss strategies for maintaining and improving vocal health.

Mar 30, 2017


Community cohesion is important issue for GR residents, GVSU survey finds

New findings released by Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy show that residents of the City of Grand Rapids feel that community cohesion is a top strength, but there continue to be differences by demographics in how respondents rate Grand Rapids as a place to live.

Mar 30, 2017


Internationally acclaimed pianist to perform during honorary recital

Boris Slutsky's recital is supported by the William C. Baum Endowment Fund at Grand Valley. The fund was established in 1998 to support professor emeritus William Baum's two great passions: politics and classical music. The annual series features either a special speaker on issues in American law or a recital by a noted pianist.

Mar 29, 2017


Artist advocates for patients through artwork

Patient advocate and artist Ted Meyer said health care professionals should remember their patients are people and are not defined by their disease.

Mar 29, 2017


Alumnus named new director of Regional Math and Science Center

Kristofer Pachla, '08 and '09, brings to the university a vast and varied background working in both K-12 and higher education. He is currently completing his doctoral degree in education policy and STEM teacher professional development from George Mason University. Pachla also serves as an adjunct professor of physics at Grand Valley. He will begin his role on April 17.

Mar 27, 2017


Three GVSU faculty members earn Core Fulbright Scholar awards

Three faculty members earned Core Fulbright Scholar awards to teach or conduct research for a semester overseas.

Mar 27, 2017


Forum will detail myGVSU Campus Climate recommendations

Recommendations and action plans related to results from the myGVSU Climate Survey will be discussed at a campus forum on Thursday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Pere Marquette Room.

Mar 27, 2017


Students recognized for saving woman's life

For two Grand Valley students, an uneventful drive to Chick-fil-A quickly turned into an effort to save a woman's life.

Mar 24, 2017


Author of CRP selection said book recounts divided America

The author of "The True American" wrote about an incident that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks and said today's America is just as contested and divided as it was nearly 16 years ago.

Mar 24, 2017


Graduate students win first place and $6,000 in business competition

Three MBA students from the Seidman College of Business won first place and $6,000 in a case-study business competition designed to give business and finance students real-world experience.

Mar 24, 2017