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Visionary behind the Thompson Working Families Scholarship is named a 'Michiganian of the Year'

Nearly one in 15 GVSU undergraduate students receives a Thompson scholarship.

Jun 9, 2025


GVSU partnership awarded grant to support future educators

The Make MI Home grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will be tied directly with GVSU’s HBCU/HSI Consortium, with a focus on supporting prospective educators from the HBCU Talladega College in Alabama.

May 28, 2025


Commitments to Detroit chamber initiatives will open pathways for Southeast Michigan residents

GVSU's participation in two initiatives will help strengthen the Detroit area's postsecondary talent pipeline.

May 21, 2025


GVSU, Kalamazoo Valley Community College celebrate partnership that will help students advance their education and careers

Both institutions will also partner on delivery of GVSU Omni programming to residents in the region.

Apr 29, 2025


GVSU, partners launch pilot for blockchain-based digital credential wallet

The initiative, led by the GV NextEd Co-Lab, will be offered to juniors at GVSU and partnering high schools.

Apr 7, 2025


The cost of an education: GVSU committed to providing value, reducing student loan debt

Expanding access to financial aid over the past five years has kept the cost of a GVSU education in the bottom quarter of Michigan public universities.

Mar 11, 2025


Judge Mathis leads lineup of keynote speakers for Black Boys and Men Symposium

The fourth annual national symposium is set for June 11-13 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Feb 24, 2025


TRIO programs celebrate resources, community

To celebrate National TRIO Day, Grand Valley's 12 TRIO programs were displayed during an open house February 19 in the Kirkhof Center.

Feb 19, 2025


GVSU joins Michigan public university pact to streamline college admissions, boost enrollment

A recent Kresge Foundation grant will help promote this effort statewide.

Oct 31, 2024


Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024