Integrative Studies
Back in the classroom, Haas enjoys teaching remotely
Two of Grand Valley's colleges can lay claim to having a former university president among the faculty members who are teaching classes in the fall semester.
Sep 18, 2020
Student uses unique farm experiences as practicum for accelerated, online bachelor's degree program
Kristen Cloutier is turning her unique experiences on farms in the United Kingdom and stateside into a required practicum experience for her bachelor's degree in integrative studies at Grand Valley.
Aug 18, 2020
In op-ed, faculty member says support for women of color graduate students is heightened during COVID-19
In an article published in Inside Higher Ed, a faculty member said institutional support necessary to recruit and retain women of color who are graduate students becomes more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1, 2020
Accelerated, online bachelor's program will help adults succeed in tough economy
Grand Valley's online, accelerated degree program will help adults achieve career success, even during an economy rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19
Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.
Mar 31, 2020
Two longtime professors to retire
Jonathan White, professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Frederik Meijer Honors College, and Stephen Rowe, a philosophy and liberal studies professor, will retire in December.
Nov 25, 2019
Class project turns into museum exhibition
In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.
Oct 8, 2019
New interactive library exhibit seeks to create a sense of home
It's not uncommon for first-year students to miss their family and friends back home. A new exhibit at the Mary Idema Pew Library is designed to help students combat feelings of homesickness and feel a greater sense of belonging.
Aug 15, 2019
Internship in India proves valuable to Traverse City student
Liberal studies major Kailey Rubinas has traveled from Traverse City to Mumbai, India, twice in the past year, and eagerly looks to return soon.
Jul 3, 2019
Collaborative agreement between GVSU, WMU aids students seeking master's in religion
A unique partnership between Grand Valley and Western Michigan University will allow GVSU undergraduate students to transfer credits toward a master's degree in comparative religion at WMU.
May 30, 2019
