Graduate Studies

Grad students to present research April 10

More than 30 graduate students will display their research and scholarly activities at the 8th annual Graduate Showcase: Education for the Future.

Apr 7, 2018


Nursing grad student wins thesis competition

Fifteen graduate students, representing a variety of disciplines at Grand Valley, competed in the 3-Minute Thesis competition February 15 in Loosemore Auditorium in the DeVos Center. During the competition, sponsored by The Graduate School, students had three minutes to present their research to a panel of judges. Students were competing for prize money and a chance to advance to the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3-Minute Thesis Competition in Grand Rapids in April.

Feb 16, 2018


Grad students receive Dean's Citation Awards

The Graduate School recognized more than 40 graduate students with Dean's Citation Awards during a celebration December 8 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Dec 20, 2017


Graduate student recognized for student affairs leadership

Travis received a Graduate Rising Star Award from the Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Association (NASPA) at a conference in Detroit in November.

Dec 5, 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


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


Graduate Showcase highlights scholarly research

More than 30 graduate students presented their research and scholarly activities during the 2017 Graduate Showcase April 18 in DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapid Campus.

Apr 20, 2017


Graduate students to present innovative research

Cardiopulmonary bypass, Michigan school wellness policies, and the reproductive behavior of crayfish are just a few of the research topics graduate students will be presenting at the 2017 Graduate Showcase.

Apr 17, 2017


Graduate students win first place and $6,000 in business competition

Three MBA students from the Seidman College of Business won first place and $6,000 in a case-study business competition designed to give business and finance students real-world experience.

Mar 24, 2017


International grad student enrollment sees 60 percent increase

Enrollment for international graduate students at Grand Valley has increased by 60 percent during the past five years. In fall 2012, international graduate student enrollment was at 96 students; in fall 2016, enrollment was at 162 students.

Mar 10, 2017