News from Grand Valley State University

Community Engagement

Stem cell donation leads to advocacy for student

Annabelle Kopcan, a senior who is majoring in speech language pathology, went way out of her comfort zone to save the life of a stranger.

Jun 15, 2021


GVSU Special Collections to house PFAS stories gathered by writing faculty member

Dani DeVasto is collecting personal accounts of those affected by PFAS contamination.

Jun 14, 2021




REP4: National alliance of institutions, convened by GVSU, puts learners at the forefront of designing paths to transform education

The initiative, which addresses equity and access in education, was publicly launched on May 13.

May 13, 2021


GVSU leaders welcome Battle Creek scholarship recipients

Grand Valley leaders officially welcomed to the Laker family the newest cohort of students from Battle Creek Public Schools who earned pipeline scholarships.

May 12, 2021


GVSU key partner in recently announced statewide effort to boost computer science education

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and other partners joined together to discuss the pilot program.

May 10, 2021


Muskegon Innovation Hub renovates space to add more clients

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub (the Hub) has repurposed its building space to accommodate more entrepreneurs.

May 3, 2021


Veterans receive COVID-19 vaccine at clinic held on Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Veterans, as well as spouses and caregivers of veterans, had the opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine April 30 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 30, 2021