College of Education and Community Innovation
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on becoming Lakers
Four Lakers talk about connections, growth and lessons learned.
Nov 30, 2023
Educators will discuss civility in public schools at 10th annual Civil Discourse Symposium
Panelists will discuss how school libraries have become sites of debated censorship and history curricula sources of contention.
Oct 31, 2023
Alumni award winners continue to make marks as Lakers
The Alumni Association will honor four Lakers for their significant contributions to their communities or professions during Homecoming week.
Oct 24, 2023
CECI partners with local school districts to develop teachers
A collaboration between GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation and three West Michigan school districts aims to help more than 300 professionals obtain advanced teaching credentials or a teaching certificate.
Sep 27, 2023
Students get their moment to shine at Groundswell showcase
After months of studying and collecting data, local elementary, middle and high school students can finally share their hard work on May 18 as part of the Groundswell Project Showcase at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
May 17, 2023
GVSU expands pipeline pathways for diverse students to education
Leaders from GVSU and Talladega College in Alabama signed an articulation agreement for students from Talladega to earn master's degrees at GVSU.
Apr 26, 2023
Alumna in Ukraine volunteers to support country's civilian reservists
A Grand Valley alumna who lives and works in Ukraine said life in that country has shifted to one of determination and perseverance since the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion passed.
Apr 18, 2023
Event celebrates student academic, leadership achievements
A new award presented at the Student Awards Convocation went to a student who, at one point, dropped out of college.
Apr 17, 2023
Pilot program developing, strengthening leadership skills
The Leading Lakers: Leadership Pilot Program is in its final weeks, guiding participants through sessions devoted to topics on leadership, including conflict management, strategic mindset and building trust.
Mar 30, 2023
Graduate raising funds for victims of Turkey earthquake
A dream trip to Turkey became a harrowing experience for recent graduate Katie Hoffswell and prompted her and friends to organize a fundraising campaign to benefit survivors of the devastating earthquakes.
Mar 16, 2023
