College of Education and Community Innovation
Groundswell Stewardship Initiative empowers students through annual showcase
The Groundswell event concludes a year of exploration and study for PK-12 students, who get the opportunity to exhibit and discuss their projects, data and research in environmental studies.
May 15, 2025
Learning through Virtual Reality
With three academic program examples, how Grand Valley prepares students for careers after commencement.
May 5, 2025
CECI partnership expands West Michigan teacher workforce
CECI and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance among Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — have worked together to address the shortage of PK-12 and special education teachers in West Michigan.
Apr 18, 2025
Brown encourages audience to recall King's legacy when creating change
A recognized expert in Black voting rights, Brown gave a rescheduled presentation about MLK's legacy.
Mar 26, 2025
Students leave a mark in North Carolina during spring break
Nearly 30 students traveled to North Carolina to assist a community still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Mar 19, 2025
GVSU Day of Giving allows community members to give where it matters most to them
March 20 marks Grand Valley's second Day of Giving, a collective day when Lakers can support funds that help students succeed.
Mar 10, 2025
Faculty will be recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service at ceremony
The 18th annual Faculty Awards Convocation is February 18 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 10, 2025
Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books
A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.
Jan 8, 2025
State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators
The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.
Dec 11, 2024
GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
Dec 10, 2024