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Civil rights scholar talks about critical race theory

A noted civil rights scholar took a campus audience beyond the borders of race during the second keynote presentation during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 18, 2017


GVSU undergraduate research gets national boost

Grand Valley's undergraduate research reputation was boosted nationally after the university was one of 11 selected to administer the Beckman Scholars Program.

Jan 18, 2017


Basketball doubleheader to be broadcast on ESPN3 Jan. 19

Both the Laker men's and women's basketball teams will take on conference opponent Wayne State in games broadcast on ESPN3 on January 19.

Jan 18, 2017


Students build solar devices for rural hospital in Africa

A group of engineering graduate students created devices that provide solar power when electricity fails at a rural hospital in Malawi. They recently made the 22-hour trip to southeastern Africa to deliver and install the devices.

Jan 18, 2017


Second provost candidate shares her vision with audience

The provost candidate familiar to many people on campus discussed her vision to recruit more students and faculty of color to Grand Valley.

Jan 17, 2017


Alumna helps students with disabilities study abroad

Juanita Lillie, who was born with a degenerative eye disease, dismissed naysayers who said it was too dangerous for her to study abroad. After a successful trip to Costa Rica, Lillie has founded a company that provides resources to other students with disabilities who want to travel and study abroad.

Jan 17, 2017


GVSU to host TEDx idea-sharing event

TEDxGVSU 2017, "The Blueprints between X and Why," will take place February 24, from 6-8 p.m. on the Allendale Campus. The conference will feature interdisciplinary speakers and performers who will share experiences, current projects and future ideas that promote critical inquiry, innovation and dialogue.

Jan 17, 2017


MLK speaker urges audience to be leaders in King's vision

Keynote speaker Kevin Powell kicked off Grand Valley's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week by encouraging audience members to "stop waiting for Superman" and telling them they are leaders.

Jan 16, 2017


Art exhibit to spotlight media overload

More than 2,000 pieces of clippings from various magazines and other printed materials will stand nine feet high and span across 45 feet of wall space in the Grand Valley Art Gallery beginning January 16. The exhibit "Comfortably Numb" will be on display through March 31.

Jan 16, 2017


Full day of events to begin King Commemoration Week

The first of two keynote presentations is scheduled for Monday, January 16, kicking off Grand Valley's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 15, 2017