News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Dottie Barnes

GVSU Police Academy holds graduation ceremony

Forty-eight police academy recruits graduated August 15 from the Grand Valley State University Police Academy.

Aug 15, 2019


Fall move-in parking restrictions announced

Fall move-in begins Saturday, August 17, and that process means several roads and parking lots on campus will have limited access starting at 6 p.m. on August 16.

Aug 15, 2019


GVSU economist: West Michigan growth rate softens

The pace of the West Michigan industrial economy turned negative for the first time in several months, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Aug 7, 2019


President Mantella discusses college access, value, affordability during MLive interview

During an interview with a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press, President Mantella discussed the value of higher education and opportunities to extend GVSU's prominence.

Jul 28, 2019


President Mantella commends affinity group leaders for their inclusion and equity work

President Philomena V. Mantella said the university is enriched by diversity and thanked members of the faculty and staff affinity groups for their hard work and dedication. 

Jul 26, 2019


Middle school students get hands-on experience exploring health careers

From operating modern medical equipment to collecting data in a lab to understanding different types of physical therapies, about 80 middle school students explored health careers during a summer camp at Grand Valley State University.

Jul 25, 2019


President Mantella featured on NewsMakers

President Philomena V. Mantella was the featured guest on WGVU Public Media's "NewsMakers" program July 24. The half-hour program is hosted by Patrick Center, news and public affairs director at WGVU.

Jul 24, 2019


Mantella, Haas first to enjoy new 'Haas Boss' sandwich

President Philomena V. Mantella joined President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas July 17 at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids to taste test a new sandwich named for Haas.

Jul 17, 2019


Campus Drive to open July 22

Campus Drive is set to open for traffic beginning July 22, three weeks ahead of schedule. Campus Drive has been closed since May 6 for construction to prepare for The Rapid's new Laker Line. 

Jul 15, 2019


GVSU economist: Local economy plateauing at a slower growth rate

Brian Long said currently there are no factors to indicate an economic downturn in 2019 or 2020.

Jul 9, 2019