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New endowed professor will focus on role civil discourse can play in polarization

Greg Warsen, assistant professor of educational leadership, was selected as the new Padnos/Sarosik endowed professor of civil discourse.

Dec 5, 2022


Laker Letters unveiled as new icon, rallying point in Allendale

Louie the Laker takes wrap off 5-foot tall installation with carillon and library as backdrop

Dec 2, 2022


Grand Valley football faces rival Ferris State in NCAA playoffs

The No. 1 Grand Valley football team meets its biggest rival, No. 5 Ferris State, in the NCAA Division II quarterfinals at 1 p.m. on December 3 at Lubbers Stadium. A trip to the NCAA semifinals awaits the winner.

Dec 1, 2022


REP4, Steelcase collaborate on better futures

Mantella appears in national webcast to talk equity in education, REP4

Dec 1, 2022


Mantella among authors of letter to Congress urging permanent protection for DACA students

President Philomena V. Mantella and other university presidents sent a letter to Congress, urging members to pass bipartisan legislation before the end of the year to protect DACA recipients and Dreamers.

Dec 1, 2022



Product designed to safely transfer patients has deep GVSU roots

A health care innovation company owned by an alumnus will soon launch its first product, one that evolved from a prototype created by GVSU engineering students.

Nov 30, 2022


Pathway to GVSU program grows with addition of Detroit PAL youth

Many students in Detroit and Muskegon now participate in the university's Pathway to GVSU program.

Nov 29, 2022


CARE team connects students with mental health resources

GVSU's CARE team saw a 33% increase in student referrals during the 2021-22 school year. Top reasons for referrals included mental health, medical, personal wellbeing/safety and family concerns.

Nov 28, 2022


No. 1 Grand Valley football faces No. 8 Northwest Missouri State in NCAA playoffs

After a first-round bye in the NCAA playoffs, the No. 1 Grand Valley football team welcomes No. 8 Northwest Missouri State to Lubbers Stadium for the second-round game at 1 p.m. on November 26.

Nov 24, 2022