Articles by Dottie Barnes
GVSU economist: Local economy remains on track
The West Michigan economy is still growing, said Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Jul 6, 2017
Teens win prize money for transportation idea
Five area high school students took first place at the 11th annual Teen Entrepreneur Summer Academy (TESA) June 23 for their idea for a new transportation service to help senior citizens.
Jul 5, 2017
GVSU to host teen entrepreneur camp
About 45 high school students from 21 schools across the West Michigan area will spend a week at Grand Valley State University, immersed in the world of entrepreneurship to learn about creating a startup company.
Jun 7, 2017
GVSU economist: Local economy remains strong
Despite concerns about decreasing auto sales, the West Michigan economy is still strong, GVSU economist Brian Long said.
Jun 6, 2017
GVSU alumnus named Michigan Teacher of the Year
Luke Wilcox, a mathematics teacher at East Kentwood High School in Kentwood Public Schools, has been named the 2017-18 Michigan Teacher of the Year.
May 23, 2017
GVSU students working at Cannes Film Festival
Thirteen Grand Valley students in the hospitality and tourism management program are spending two weeks in France working at the Cannes International Film Festival.
May 18, 2017
GVSU department wins public relations, communicator awards
Staff members in the University Communications department at Grand Valley received 18 awards from the West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, and four awards from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.
May 18, 2017
Students showcase efforts to protect Grand River watershed
Area K-12 students will showcase their efforts to protect the Grand River watershed and the Great Lakes during the annual Groundswell Student Showcase May 17.
May 12, 2017
World Trade Week speaker: Embrace technology
Michael O'Connor, CEO of Aon Risk Solutions in Chicago, a global risk management business, said technology will continue to have a profound impact on companies managing global teams.
May 11, 2017
GVSU Police Academy sees increased class size, diversity
The GVSU Police Academy's 2017 class is the largest in more than 13 years, with 40 recruits, and is also one of the most diverse.
May 10, 2017
