Empowered Educational Experience

Why do teachers stay? CECI programs show success in retention for early-career teachers

Two mentoring programs from CECI are proving to be valuable tactics in retaining young teachers in Battle Creek Public Schools.

Apr 17, 2024


Five innovations we saw at the Reach Higher Showcase

About 150 projects were presented to a crowd of over 400 people at the Reach Higher Showcase on April 12. Here are five presentations from the event.

Apr 15, 2024


Reach Higher Showcase elevates GVSU's innovative projects

Nearly 150 projects were presented, exemplifying Grand Valley’s Reach Higher commitments in providing an empowered educational experience and fostering a lifetime of learning and a culture of educational equity.

Apr 12, 2024


Chemistry faculty member named a top public university undergraduate educator

Brad Wallar received the 2024 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award.

Apr 9, 2024


Building a Rainforest Innovation Ecosystem: Confluence Thought Series looks at expanding regional creative capacity

Free event for GVSU community brings leaders together to share, learn new ideas for creating a creative community that competes and cooperates.

Apr 8, 2024


Top students will be recognized at annual award convocation

The Student Award Convocation on April 8 will recognize top scholars and students who will receive Excellence-in-a-Discipline Award.

Apr 2, 2024



Researchers find books aid the resilience of children who stutter

A faculty-student research team studied the use of books to improve the resilience of a child who stutters.

Mar 13, 2024


Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024


President Mantella at SXSW EDU 2024

President Mantella took part in a panel discussing the future of higher education at the event this week.

Mar 6, 2024