College of Education and Community Innovation

Enrollment Development

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

VP Truss is pictured on a football field (Ford Field) with youth holding certificates and a man in the background

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, October 2022: Tombstones, favorite studying spots and why we love fall

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Nov 1, 2022

Carillon Tower and bright orange and red trees viewed from a drone above.

TRIO

GVSU receives grants to establish two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs in Detroit, Wyoming

Grand Valley is proving its commitment to increasing access to education with the addition of two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs to serve high school students in Wyoming and Detroit, helping them to strengthen their STEM skills.

Oct 31, 2022

drone photo of Allendale Campus with flag circle at bottom right and carillon tower in upper left

College of Health Professions

Public health students, faculty help bring smiles to Grand Rapids schools

Grand Valley & GRPS team up for Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, bringing dental screening and wellness education to local schools.

Oct 25, 2022

A Grand Valley Master of Public Health student works with a student who is drawing.

Alumni

Homecoming: Five Lakers will be recognized for their service to GVSU, professions

The Alumni Association will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of five Lakers during Homecoming activities.

Oct 19, 2022

composite of four portrait photos, from left are Marisa Kwiatkowski, Michael and Janean Couch, Ricardo Benavidez and Adrienne Wallace.

College of Education and Community Innovation

CECI volunteers spruce up historic Grand Rapids cemetery

Dozens of CECI faculty and staff members volunteered to help refurbish one of Grand Rapids' oldest cemeteries and build camaraderie among departments.

Oct 8, 2022

Members of College of Education and Community Innovation clean gravestones

Division of Inclusion and Equity

Igniting action: Institute's facilitators will enhance, lead meaningful campus DEI work

The Inclusion and Equity Institute has expanded its offerings and now serves as an umbrella for DEI work being done on campus.

Oct 4, 2022

image with dark blue gradient to lighter blue and dots; Inspiring Transforming and Igniting Action

College of Education and Community Innovation

CECI conference guides students on diversity, equity & inclusion principles

A conference presented by the College of Education and Community Innovation helped students understand and prepare for the complexities of diversity, inclusion and equity in the classrooms they'll be leading in the near future.

Oct 3, 2022