Articles by Dottie Barnes
Virus Action Team update: Number of COVID-19 cases within GVSU community trending down; Staying in Place order takes effect
The number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Grand Valley community has trended down for the last couple of days after leveling off last week. In spite of this recent trend, the overall positive numbers for Grand Valley since the opening of the Fall semester have been concerning to both university community members and public health officials.
Sep 17, 2020
Ottawa County Department of Public Health issues two-week "Staying in Place" order for GVSU students living in Allendale Township
The two-week order begins September 17 and lasts through October 1.
Sep 16, 2020
GVSU named a Top Midwest University, Best Value, Most Innovative by U.S. News & World Report
Grand Valley State University has again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. In the "2021 Best Colleges" rankings, Grand Valley is ranked third overall for Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest and eighth for Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest.
Sep 14, 2020
Virus Action Team update: GVSU dashboard offers transparency, aggressive COVID-19 testing continues
Senior Leadership decided to report all verified positive cases associated with the university to provide the most complete picture possible for the campus community.
Sep 10, 2020
GVSU named a 2021 'Best in the Midwest' university by Princeton Review
Grand Valley State University has again been named a "Best in the Midwest" by Princeton Review, which recognizes colleges for academic excellence.
Sep 9, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery picks up speed
The economic bounce that was expected for West Michigan has arrived, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Sep 8, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Thousands tested in campus community for COVID-19, shows low positivity rate
GVSU, in partnership with Spectrum Health, has conducted more than 2,200 tests for COVID-19 in the past week as students moved to campus. GVSU will conduct 5,000 more tests in the next two weeks on students, faculty and staff members.
Sep 1, 2020
GVSU named No. 1 place to work in Michigan in Forbes 2020 rankings
Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 1 in Michigan by Forbes in its list of America's best employers for 2020. In its second annual ranking of "America's Best Employers by State" Forbes released a list for each state, ranking the best 75 employers in Michigan.
Aug 31, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Random testing begins on campus
Grand Valley has launched a COVID-19 random testing program for residential students at the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Aug 26, 2020
New Laker Line opens with enhancements, faster rides between campuses
Nearly 80 people gathered on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 24 to celebrate the opening of the new Laker Line.
Aug 24, 2020
