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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

'Big Splash Week' kicks off Making Waves About Water initiative

Highlighting Grand Valley's special relationship with water is at the heart of the campuswide Making Waves About Water initiative. The two-year initiative has goals of exploring how water impacts daily living, its challenges and how it also defines the university in relation to the Grand River and Lake Michigan.

Sep 9, 2019


Grand Valley part of kickoff, education program of Project 1 by ArtPrize

Grand Valley performers and art educators will help launch Project 1 by ArtPrize.

Sep 4, 2019


No detail too small as Laker Marching Band gets ready for first show

Getting the 215 members of the Laker Marching Band ready for their first home game on Sept. 7 and the entire season is at times a painstaking step-by-step process.

Sep 3, 2019


Summer Scholars ready for showcase

While he was a student at Grand Rapids Community College, Jose Garcia built a schedule around industrial maintenance technology and computer science classes thinking it would lead him to a solid job.

Sep 3, 2019


Antczak reinforces mission of liberal education in remarks launching final academic year leading CLAS

Embrace progress and the calling of educating students to live a well-rounded life, Antczak said.

Aug 28, 2019


Middle school students get hands-on experience exploring health careers

From operating modern medical equipment to collecting data in a lab to understanding different types of physical therapies, about 80 middle school students explored health careers during a summer camp at Grand Valley State University.

Jul 25, 2019


Faculty member's first novel named a must-read by Oprah Magazine

The book by Caitlin Horrocks is a historical fiction novel based on an eccentric French composer.

Jul 16, 2019


Alumnus leads geology efforts for State of Michigan

Adam Wygant, '93, holds a key position in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

Jul 8, 2019


GVSU camp teaches renewable energy, design thinking

Nearly 50 students from 20 local middle schools spent four days on the Allendale Campus learning about the benefits of renewable energy and best sustainable practices during the third annual Energizing Our World summer camp. 

Jun 26, 2019


Annual Community Field Day highlights what shines in nature

The annual celebration of outdoor activities that connects Grand Valley and the Allendale community continued this year with an exploration of the moon and the stars, glowing rocks and one of the best things about summer, fireflies.

Jun 25, 2019