Community Engagement

GVSU-supported workshop helps educators explore digital storytelling

A free workshop series from WGVU Public Media is helping educators bring video and audio storytelling into K-12 learning spaces.

Oct 29, 2026

An educator reviews video-editing footage on a tablet during a workshop in a classroom.

University News

GVSU marks next stage for Blue Dot Innovation Lab, shaping the future of technology in downtown Grand Rapids

This is a key milestone for a prominent physical space in the Blue Dot Ecosystem.

Oct 27, 2026

Biology

Thousands visit GVSU's rare corpse flower to experience the smelly sensation

The tropical plant has bloomed in 2022, 2024 and 2026.

Oct 26, 2026

Five people stand in line waiting to see the GVSU corpse flower. Two people are looking at a phone. One person holds their nose.

HBCU and HSI Consortium

From Alabama to Michigan: Two programs help new teacher thrive in classroom

Charles Ball '26 said the HBCU/HSI Consortium and West Michigan Teacher Collaborative supported his journey.

Oct 26, 2026

Charles Ball stands in hallway wearing a plaid shirt, his classroom door is adorned with letters of the alphabet and colorful space posters

University News

GVSU corpse flower is blooming; public invited to experience unique plant

The Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse will open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

Oct 9, 2026

The GVSU corpse flower in full bloom in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse.

Annis Water Resources Institute

From the lake to the classroom: AWRI deepens environmental learning

Through the Impact 30 grant, the Annis Water Resources Institute is working with two GVSU-authorized charter schools this school year, introducing students to the real-world application of environmental science.

Oct 5, 2026

A.J. Bacon, a Crossroads Charter Academy student from Big Rapids, takes part in an educational visit to the Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon with AWRI science instructor Brittany Sweezer.

Charter Schools

Meet Jasper: Grand Valley, Priority Health bring new support to charter school students

Vanderbilt Charter Academy, a K-8 GVSU-authorized charter public school in Holland, officially introduced its facility dog, Jasper, a 1-year-old goldendoodle, to its students and staff last week.

Sep 28, 2026