Articles by Dottie Barnes
Teen entrepreneur camp focuses on reducing inequities
More than 45 students from 24 area high schools will work alongside Grand Valley State University faculty members and students to brainstorm ways to create economic growth opportunities that can lead to a reduction in poverty rates and increase access to services.
Jun 17, 2019
GVSU photographers hosting national conference
Nearly 100 university photographers from across the country are exploring the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses to sharpen their skills and learn from nationally known photographers.
Jun 17, 2019
GVSU named a "Best Place to Work" by Forbes
Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 2 in Michigan by Forbes in its list of America's Best Employers.
Jun 13, 2019
State climate expert says warmer, wetter conditions for the future
Michigan and the Great Lakes region will continue to see warmer and wetter climate patterns for the foreseeable future, said Jeffrey Andresen, state climatologist for Michigan. He said much of the additional precipitation will come during colder months.
Jun 12, 2019
GVSU economist: Slower growth, sagging confidence
The West Michigan economy is slowing with evidence of a flat growth pattern, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Jun 7, 2019
Haas, Mantella tour new Laker Line bus
Local officials got a first look at one of the new articulated buses that will be part of the Laker Line when it begins running in August 2020.
Jun 3, 2019
President Haas attends Mackinac Policy Conference
President Thomas J. Haas is meeting with policy leaders at the 2019 Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference being held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Haas is joined by President-elect Philomena Mantella.
May 30, 2019
Grand Valley mourns death of WGVU leader
The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of Jay Lowe, acting general manager of WGVU Public Media. Lowe died of cancer May 25; he was 59.
May 27, 2019
VAGTC receives presidential award for export service
The Van Andel Global Trade Center in the Seidman College of Business has received the President's "E" Award, the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
May 23, 2019
Employees are driven by purpose, GVSU speakers says
The business world is on the cusp of a "purpose revolution," said Kim Dabbs, the keynote speaker at the West Michigan World Trade Week Business Conference held at the L. William Seidman Center.
May 16, 2019
