News from Grand Valley State University

College of Health Professions

GVSU's direct credit program expands, Michigan high school students benefit

More than 200 high school students are earning college credits through established partnerships among Grand Valley State , intermediate school districts, technical education centers and high schools.

Sep 18, 2024


Mantella: 'Our work is worthy, it's essential and it's absolutely thrilling'

The University Address was held August 20 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Aug 20, 2024


Federal grant will address shortage of physician assistants trained in rural behavioral health services

The Physician Assistant Studies department received a five-year, $1.8 million federal grant.

Jun 24, 2024


Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards

Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.

May 21, 2024



GVSU in photos, April 2024: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

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

May 1, 2024


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024


Truth Initiative grant supports adoption, implementation of updated smoke-free policy

The grant will be used to create resources to bring awareness to the policy and educational materials about tobacco cessation.

Apr 15, 2024


Researchers find books aid the resilience of children who stutter

A faculty-student research team studied the use of books to improve the resilience of a child who stutters.

Mar 13, 2024


Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation

The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.

Feb 6, 2024