Center for Adult and Continuing Studies
Father, daughter are new Lakers together
Among the 6,000 students Grand Valley welcomed at the start of the semester are a father and daughter who began their Laker experiences together.
Sep 30, 2019
Digital marketing program geared toward professionals
Grand Valley will begin its second cohort of a unique digital marketing professional development program that offers industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot.
Aug 20, 2019
Lifelong Learning on Tap series starts with imposter syndrome
The imposter syndrome, when someone doubts their accomplishments or feels inadequate, is a common phenomenon and one that particularly resonates with adult learners.
Aug 14, 2019
Physician assistant graduates stay in northern Michigan to work
Four years after Grand Valley expanded its Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program to Traverse City, many of the program's graduates are staying in northern Michigan to work.
Jul 9, 2019
Internship in India proves valuable to Traverse City student
Liberal studies major Kailey Rubinas has traveled from Traverse City to Mumbai, India, twice in the past year, and eagerly looks to return soon.
Jul 3, 2019
NASPA recognizes accelerated degree program as top model
A national higher education association has recognized the Accelerated Leadership Program (ALP) offered by the Liberal Studies department and supported by the Center for Adult and Continuing Studies as an outstanding model for adult learners.
Feb 27, 2019
Student gives personal context to youth homelessness
It was during a class project when Melissa Miller gave personal context to a subject foreign to most people: youth homelessness.
Dec 5, 2018
CACS will offer new digital marketing program to professionals
Grand Valley's new digital marketing professional development program will offer industry-recognized certification in platforms like Google Analytics and HubSpot and collaborate with industry leaders on projects.
Nov 8, 2018
Laker Effect Challenge team hosts uniform swap
Continuing their Laker Effect Challenge, students and faculty members in the accelerated leadership program led a uniform swap in late August for parents who have students at Harrison Park elementary and middle schools.
Sep 10, 2018
Unique networking event connects adult students
The Center for Adult and Continuing Studies brewed up a unique networking series for nontraditional students and launched the first event August 16 at DeHop's Brewing Company and Cafe in Walker.
Aug 21, 2018
