COVID-19

Virus Action Team update: Travel poses high risk for contracting a COVID-19 variant

Warmer days provide great opportunities for Lakers to enjoy the outdoors. Remember to continue to follow best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 11, 2021


No return to normal: Panelists say education needs to better serve students when COVID-19 is over

Panelists at a virtual event who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education agreed that when pandemic mitigation strategies are lifted a "return to normal" will not be the best-case scenario for many K-12 or college students.

Mar 5, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Antigen testing in GVSU symptomatic clinic to begin March 8

The GVSU Symptomatic or Exposure Test Site, located between Fresh Food and Manitou Hall, will switch to antigen testing March 8.

Mar 4, 2021


Health Forum panelists to discuss pandemic's impact on education

President Philomena V. Mantella will join other panelists at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 and higher education.

Mar 2, 2021


Nursing, PAS students play active role at COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Grand Valley nursing and physician assistant studies students are helping to combat COVID-19 by administering vaccinations in Kent and Ottawa counties.

Mar 1, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Consent for COVID-19 testing now online

Consent for COVID-19 testing at GVSU has now been incorporated into the online self-assessment. This eliminates the need to sign a paper form each time you test and speeds up the testing process.

Feb 25, 2021


Virus Action Team update: GVSU to begin antigen testing

Beginning March 1, Grand Valley will expand testing capabilities by switching to antigen testing, also known as rapid testing, as the primary testing method for surveillance and symptomatic programs.

Feb 18, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Current and future conditions regarding COVID-19

Grand Valley will soon be expanding testing capabilities with additional testing hours and a quicker turnaround time for test results.

Feb 11, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Efforts by campus community keeping COVID numbers low

The GVSU Data Dashboard shows the relatively low number of COVID-19 cases. This is directly related to efforts by the campus community to practice safety protocols.

Feb 5, 2021


A season of adapting

The Laker women's basketball team topped Ashland University, 70-67, January 17 before a silent crowd of cardboard cutouts, teammates and officials.

Feb 4, 2021