News from Grand Valley State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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


Messages planned by Roger That! speakers: vastness of space, elements of life, joy of discovery

The annual conference honors Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee and celebrates space exploration. Astronaut Story Musgrave and Alice Bowman, operations manager for NASA's New Horizons mission, are featured speakers.

Feb 6, 2020


Faculty member, former CDC researcher brings expertise on coronavirus to class

Like other universities around the country, Grand Valley continues to monitor the coronavirus and its global impact.

Feb 5, 2020


Biology graduate student's research on genetics of chimpanzees in captivity called 'ahead-of-the-curve thinking'

Francesca Golus started working with biology professor Jodee Hunt as an undergraduate.

Feb 4, 2020