Community Engagement

International students correspond, connect with Blandford sixth graders

After months of connecting with and learning from Grand Valley international students, sixth graders at Blandford Elementary School showed off their work in front of their families and their new friends this month in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 20, 2023

sixth graders dancing in a circle, American flag in background, small country flags on display also

Veterans

GVSU recognized for commitment to supporting veterans

The accolades come from both a Michigan community and rankings for best schools for veterans.

Nov 7, 2023

The arm of a person wearing military fatigues with a patch of the American flag holds books.

Kirkhof College of Nursing

GVSU receives federal grant to improve nursing workforce readiness through simulation

The $1.5 million grant will increase the high-impact learning opportunities for students using multiple-patient simulations.

Nov 2, 2023

nursing student in white lab coat assesses a manikin that is in a hospital bed

Empowered Educational Experience

GVSU students, local employers set to start talent-creation program

A celebration Oct. 30 marked the establishment of the initial cohort.

Oct 30, 2023

A person standing a podium smiles while gesturing with their hands. The screen behind them contains statistics saying 22,000+ students and 90% of graduates employed or in further education.

Alumni

Alumni award winners continue to make marks as Lakers

The Alumni Association will honor four Lakers for their significant contributions to their communities or professions during Homecoming week.

Oct 24, 2023

Shannon Cohen standing outside in black dress

Padnos College of Engineering and Computing

Audience at National Academies conference hears PCEC successes

The community ties that helped establish the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing were highlighted in Washington, D.C., during a National Academies roundtable discussion focused on undergraduate STEM education.

Oct 19, 2023

three people seated at a table, projection screen in back shows GVSU slide of gears, discussing PCEC's impact in the community

Career Center

Career Center can help students prep for job fair

More than 230 employers will be represented at the GVSU Fall 2023 Career and Internship Fair.

Oct 10, 2023

notebooks that read Love Your Job on a red tablecloth with white pins in plastic near the top

Giving

Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community

Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.

Oct 5, 2023