News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Dottie Barnes

GVSU recognized for green cleaning programs

Facilities Services at Grand Valley was recognized for its commitment to protecting health and the environment by implementing green cleaning programs.

May 8, 2017


GVSU economist says local numbers surprisingly strong

Despite signs that several local industries are topping out, the index for employment and new orders in West Michigan are at a two-year high, according to Brian Long, a Grand Valley State University economist.

May 5, 2017


Center for entrepreneurship receives national recognition

The Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) in the Seidman College of Business was recognized for leading the way in entrepreneurial education.

May 2, 2017


Leadership center opens on Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Representatives from Consumers Energy and Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the John G. Russell Leadership Center April 28 on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 28, 2017


Business major wins $20,000 in national competition

Zoe Bruyn won $10,000 in cash and $10,000 of in-kind services at the 2017 Values and Ventures® Competition held April 21-22 at the TCU Neeley School of Business at Texas Christian University.

Apr 27, 2017


Grad students honored with Dean's Citation Awards

The Graduate School recognized more than 50 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration April 14 in Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 26, 2017


GVSU teams take top prizes at MWest Challenge

Entrepreneurial students from Grand Valley won nearly every top category at the 2017 MWest Challenge, a competition that allows students to develop and grow new ventures based on their own ideas.

Apr 25, 2017


Clock tower repaired during summer

Repairs are being made to the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.

Apr 25, 2017


COE Convocation celebrates educators

Students and faculty members in the College of Education will be honored at a convocation ceremony April 26 at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids.

Apr 25, 2017


Annual A/P award winners announced

Fourteen people won A/P awards and four others were honored for 25 years of service at the annual Administrative/Professional luncheon April 20 in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 24, 2017