Articles by Dottie Barnes
Alumnus receives an offer on "Shark Tank"
Jason Grohowski, '12, and his business partner pitched their invention for a stand-up desk on the television show "Shark Tank" and received an offer from entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary.
May 14, 2019
GVSU students coordinating events at Cannes Film Festival
Seventeen students in the hospitality and tourism management (HTM) program at Grand Valley State University are spending two weeks working at the Cannes International Film Festival in France.
May 13, 2019
Additional air quality tests near Viant Medical consistent with earlier results
The latest results from a series of air quality tests on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus related to emissions of ethylene oxide from Viant Medical, Inc., are consistent with earlier tests that showed safe levels.
May 9, 2019
GVSU economist: Hints of slower growth
The West Michigan economy is chugging along like it has been for the past 10 years, but evidence is mounting that the pace may be slowing, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
May 8, 2019
GVSU to host Michigan Student Voter Engagement Summit
Student voter engagement, education and turnout efforts are just a few of the topics on the agenda for more than 100 representatives from colleges and universities across the state when they come together May 10 at Grand Valley State University.
May 7, 2019
Grad students receive 2019 Dean's Citation Awards
The Graduate School recognized more than 50 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration in April on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
May 7, 2019
GVSU Police Academy sees record number of recruits
The Grand Valley State University Police Academy's 2019 class is the largest to date, with 48 recruits. The 45th GVSU Police Academy, which began April 29, includes 37 men and 11 women.
May 7, 2019
Alumnus featured on Shark Tank May 5
A Grand Valley alumnus will appear on Shark Tank to pitch an idea. The episode airs Sunday at 10 p.m. on ABC.
May 2, 2019
Campus Drive to close for construction beginning May 6
The main road through the Allendale Campus (North and South Campus Drive) will be closed from May 6-August 9 due to construction. Crews will be making improvements to prepare for The Rapid's new Laker Line.
Apr 29, 2019
World Trade Week conference focuses on design thinking
Global business expansion, design thinking and protecting global brand are a few of the topics being offered at a Van Andel Global Trade Center business conference during West Michigan World Trade Week.
Apr 29, 2019
