News from Grand Valley State University

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Michigan Science Olympiad regional competition returns to GVSU

The event will be fully in person after pandemic interruptions.

Mar 16, 2022


Mercantile Bank programs provide GVSU students with assistance for education expenses, experience in banking fields

Mercantile Bank has launched the Mentoring, Aspiring, Preparing program and, in partnership with Grand Valley, a scholarship, providing students with assistance for their education expenses while exposing them to careers in banking.

Mar 15, 2022


Politically active junior selected for Campus Compact fellowship program

Christina Vann, a junior who is majoring in public and nonprofit administration, was named to the incoming class of Newman Civic Fellows, an initiative of Campus Compact.

Mar 11, 2022


Recovery for automotive suppliers requires holistic thinking, experts say

The COVID-19 pandemic came amid a series of compounding events that has put tremendous strain on automotive suppliers.

Mar 10, 2022


For 25th year, GVSU hosting Michigan Model Arab League

This year's conference is February 17-19 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2022


New exhibit commemorates remnants of Interurban tracks on Pew Campus, explains history of railway system

The railway was a prominent transportation system in the late 1800s and early 20th Century.

Feb 14, 2022


Global fellowship awarded to experts addressing shortage and retention of educators of color

A GVSU community-based networking effort is part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows cohort.

Feb 8, 2022


Pioneering astronaut to keynote annual Roger That! Conference

Eileen Collins will speak twice during the event, which focuses this year on women and space.

Feb 1, 2022


New GVSU virtual learning series for community features faculty expertise presented in bite-sized fashion

Grand Morsels will offer presentations from faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Jan 20, 2022


PCEC Project Day demonstrates teamwork, collaboration to area high school students

Area high school students learned about setbacks, teamwork and collaboration during Project Day, sponsored by the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing.

Dec 9, 2021