News from Grand Valley State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Grand Valley donates about 90,000 disposable gloves to regional medical system

The donation will help boost strained medical supplies due to the pandemic.

Mar 23, 2020


From triaging to quarantines, ethics underpin difficult public health choices during a pandemic, according to GVSU expert

Scarcity of medical resources can create numerous ethical dilemmas, Jeffrey Byrnes noted.

Mar 17, 2020


Novel by alumna earns recognition from Library of Michigan

Grand Valley alumna Erin Bartels earned a spot on the 2020 Library of Michigan's Notable Books list for her novel "We Hope For Better Things."

Mar 17, 2020


Repair Clinic offers wide range of support, one stitch at a time

Volunteers make repairs using their own sewing equipment and teach students how to knit. The repairs help take a pesky problem off busy students' to-do list, free of charge.

Mar 16, 2020


GVSU expert: Constant messages about coronavirus can amp up anxiety, affect how you assess personal risk

Amanda Dillard, associate professor of psychology, said people often focus on their vulnerability.

Mar 4, 2020


Advanced technology or technology doping? GVSU expert's research key part of running shoe debate ahead of Olympics

The research of Kyle Barnes, assistant professor of exercise science, has been widely referenced.

Feb 20, 2020


Grand Valley a partner in statewide effort to immerse K-12 students in water education

The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a multi-agency collaboration to improve water literacy for K-12 students.

Feb 14, 2020


Chemistry faculty member and his students steadily assembling new pieces in puzzle of antibiotic resistance

Paul Cook is working with students on the research, which provides crucial undergraduate training.

Feb 13, 2020


Graduate receives award for saving life of high school hockey player

Eric Schwab, an athletic trainer, restored the pulse of a teen who collapsed at hockey practice.

Feb 12, 2020


Student Success Network expands three-fold based on good results

Following good results from the pilot year, the Student Success Network has expanded to include all first-year students.

Feb 10, 2020