Articles by Dottie Barnes
GVSU study: Huron River contributes $78.6 million to southeast region annually
Grand Valley State University and the Huron River Watershed Council teamed together to research the economic impact and value of the Huron River and the 104-mile Huron River National Water Trail that flows through a five-county region in southeast Michigan.
Oct 26, 2017
Students showcase research on global health issues
Carbon dioxide exposure in the craft brewing process, breast cancer treatment patterns in Tanzania, and the use of hippotherapy across six continents are just a few of the topics that were presented at the 2017 Global Health Showcase.
Oct 23, 2017
Laker Light shines for Helen DeVos
Grand Valley State University is remembering one of its most steadfast supporters, Helen DeVos, with the shining of the Laker Light on its campuses. The blue light, shining on the carillon towers on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses, symbolizes DeVos' impact on the Grand Valley community.
Oct 19, 2017
HTM students help restore historic sites in Roscommon
More than 170 students, faculty and tourism industry professionals helped restore the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center and the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. The effort, at North Higgins Lake State Park in Roscommon, Michigan, was the latest project of Michigan Cares for Tourism.
Oct 18, 2017
Physical therapy students participate in Global Day of Service
More than 40 physical therapy students, along with faculty and staff members, volunteered at organizations throughout West Michigan as part of Global PT Day of Service, established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Oct 16, 2017
6,200 bags decorated for Kids' Food Basket
Students, faculty and staff members from the College of Education and College of Community and Public Service decorated thousands of brown paper bags for Kids' Food Basket of Grand Rapids.
Oct 11, 2017
GVSU economist: Positive growth continues
The West Michigan economy is going strong and the trend should continue, according to a Grand Valley State University expert.
Oct 10, 2017
West Michigan business center names new regional director
The West Michigan Small Business Development Center has named Ed Garner as its new regional director. Garner is responsible for resource development, coordination and management of the SBDC West Michigan Regional Office, which is located at Grand Valley State University.
Oct 5, 2017
Ford Motor Co. president says get 'in the stew' of what's emerging
Jim Hackett, president and CEO of Ford Motor Company, told students during a speech at Grand Valley to surround themselves with people from different backgrounds. Hackett said that's how "killer" products are made.
Oct 2, 2017
GVSU named Best College Buy for 22 consecutive years
For the 22nd year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia.
Oct 2, 2017
