News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Dottie Barnes

HackGVSU open to area students and educators

Students and staff members from area high schools, colleges and universities are welcome to attend the first hackathon April 14, hosted by Grand Valley, in partnership with Blackboard Inc.

Apr 10, 2018


Grad students to present research April 10

More than 30 graduate students will display their research and scholarly activities at the 8th annual Graduate Showcase: Education for the Future.

Apr 7, 2018


Students from Upper Peninsula meet with President Haas

Seventeen high school students from Manistique toured the Allendale Campus and met with President Haas to hear about his career journey and what makes Grand Valley unique.

Apr 6, 2018


President Haas featured as guest on Michigan Matters

President Thomas J. Haas, along with Ora Pescovitz, president of Oakland University, and James Smith, president of Eastern Michigan University, will be featured on the April 8 edition of Michigan Matters.

Apr 6, 2018


Monthly siren testing begins April 6 at noon

Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and all communities within Ottawa County will conduct monthly testing of the outdoor tornado warning siren system April 6 at noon.

Apr 5, 2018


Dean of students candidate shares ideas on overcoming barriers to student success

A candidate for the vice provost and dean of students position said collaboration, high-impact programs and services, and utilizing planning and assessment to make good decisions are all ways to remove barriers to student success.

Apr 5, 2018


GVSU economist: Economic bounce continues for West Michigan

For West Michigan, the first quarter of 2018 has started on strong footing, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Apr 5, 2018


Firm selected to assist in presidential search

Grand Valley's Board of Trustees has selected Storbeck, Pimentel and Associates (SPA) as the firm to assist the university in the search for its next president.

Apr 4, 2018


Listening sessions scheduled for presidential search

Members of the Presidential Search Advisory Committee have scheduled listening sessions to hear from the campus community, alumni and general public about the qualities desired in the next president of Grand Valley State University.

Apr 2, 2018


Events planned for National Public Health Week

Grand Valley's Public Health Society and the Department of Public Health will celebrate National Public Health Week April 2-8 with on-campus events and speakers. This year's theme is "Healthiest Nation 2030: Changing Our Future Together." Information will be shared through events and webinars on a variety of topics, including the effects of injury and violence on health, ways to prevent disease transmission and how to advocate for everyone's right to a healthy life.

Mar 30, 2018