News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Dottie Barnes

Lowe named acting general manager of WGVU Public Media

Jay Lowe has been named acting general manager of WGVU Public Media, effective June 30. Lowe has served as assistant general manager of WGVU since being hired in 2015.

Jun 12, 2018


Teen entrepreneur camp focuses on creating smart cities

Area high school students will work alongside Grand Valley State University faculty members and students to come up with a new product concept or service during a week-long summer camp.

Jun 12, 2018


WGVU general manager receives lifetime achievement award

The Michigan Association of Broadcasters honored Michael T. Walenta, general manager of WGVU Public Media, with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Jun 7, 2018


GVSU economist: Strong pace continues

Slow growth in the local economy during the past several months has turned into faster growth, while area business leaders worry about a possible tariff war, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Jun 6, 2018


GVSU launches entrepreneur accelerator for veterans

Grand Valley State University has established the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab (MVE-Lab), a new outreach program designed to give veteran entrepreneurs the know-how, resources and network to start or grow a company in the region.

Jun 1, 2018


Students showcase efforts to protect Grand River watershed

Area K-12 students will showcase their projects designed to protect the Grand River watershed and the Great Lakes during the 2018 Groundswell Student Showcase May 23 at Celebration! Cinema North.

May 15, 2018


Limited access to downtown campus buildings May 12

There will be limited access to buildings on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus because of the race route for the 5/3 Riverbank Run Saturday, May 12.

May 11, 2018


Photos: Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall is open for classes

Finkelstein Hall includes four classrooms, 16 teaching laboratories, a computer lab and 100 faculty and staff offices.

May 10, 2018


GVSU business program earns national recognition

Grand Valley State University's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Program in the Seidman College of Business has been designated as a Next-Gen Chapter for its expertise and contributions in the area of digital enterprise.

May 8, 2018


GVSU world trade conference focuses on global success

In conjunction with West Michigan World Trade Week this week, Grand Valley State University's Van Andel Global Trade Center will host a business conference May 9.

May 7, 2018