News from Grand Valley State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students

Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.

Aug 8, 2022


Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute

After 21 years at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role as the Allan and Helen Hunting Director on Aug. 5.

Aug 4, 2022




The GVSU greenhouse got its day in the sun when the corpse flower bloomed. Learn more about this key campus resource

The Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse supports both teaching and research with an array of carefully tended plants separated into optimal growing environments.

Jul 20, 2022


GVSU Arts Celebration returns to feature events for 'reflection on the human condition'

The free events, held throughout the year, are open to the entire community.

Jul 14, 2022


Students study, learn in Italy as first group of Secchia Scholars

Eight students are studying or completing an internship in Italy as the inaugural group of Secchia Scholars.

Jul 13, 2022


NASA Webb telescope photos showing the sometimes emotionally overwhelming vastness of space: GVSU anthropologist

Deana Weibel coined the term "ultraview effect" to describe the profound response to the enormity and unknowns of the universe.

Jul 12, 2022


GVSU in photos, June 2022: Some award-winning photos and a few other favorites from the month

See the photos that caught our eye -- and the eye of judges at the annual University Photographers' Association of America symposium.

Jun 30, 2022


Team led by GVSU expert creates website to honor West Michigan Holocaust survivors

Rob Franciosi, professor of English, has worked with a team that includes GVSU students and a graduate.

Jun 30, 2022