College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"A completely different ballgame," GVSU alumn swaps planning NFL games for FIFA World Cup matches
Six of the event's matches will take place at Lumen Field, with McConnell and her team undertaking planning and management duties for the Seattle games.
Jun 11, 2026
GVSU Expert: A Q&A on what it means for the United States to host the World Cup
Tara Hefferan is a Senior Affiliate Professor at Grand Valley and an applied anthropologist. Among her specialties, Hefferan has an interest in the anthropology of sport, particularly soccer studies.
Jun 8, 2026
Continuing impact: GVSU-led study on deer population gaining wider interest for herd management strategies
The new inquiries come after a first round of recommendations for West Michigan officials.
Jun 3, 2026
GVSU expert: A Q&A on what a dried-up, ancient lake in Utah can tell us about Lake Michigan
Ian Winkelstern, assistant professor of geology, was part of a research team studying the ancient lake.
Jun 2, 2026
Reimagining chemistry education inside a correctional facility
Inside Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, incarcerated students are completing hands-on chemistry labs and exceeding expectations in GVSU's education program.
May 28, 2026
GVSU in photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at May 2026 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
May 5, 2026
GVSU-based START Project celebrates 25 years of enhancing educational equity
For a quarter century, START, Statewide Autism Resources Training, has enhanced equity and removed barriers to education to meet the needs of students in Michigan.
May 4, 2026
GVSU Summer Film Project celebrates 30 years at "Three Divided by Zero" premiere
During the six-week Summer Film Project course, GVSU students fill out the production crew on the film set with professional filmmakers serving as department heads.
May 4, 2026
Acrisure Amphitheater to feature opening theme performed by GVSU Orchestra
When the Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids opens, guests will be greeted by an opening theme performed by the Grand Valley Symphony Orchestra. The recorded work is slated to play before every event at the venue.
May 1, 2026
