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Kirkhof College of Nursing

Wesorick Center event aims to build healthy community via polarity thinking

The Kirkhof College of Nursing's Bonnie Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation will host three experts on polarity thinking for an evening presentation focused on addressing conflicts that affect the health of communities and residents.

Mar 28, 2019


Biology grad student wins thesis competition

Sarah Lamar, who is earning a master's degree in biology, won first place with her research, "Biological Invasions on a Large Scale: Investigating the Spread of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) Across North America." Lamar won $500 and will represent Grand Valley at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3MT® competition in St. Louis, Missouri, March 22.

Feb 22, 2019


GVSU receives $600,000 grant to fund scholarships for nursing

Grand Valley State University's Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $600,000 grant to fund scholarships for students who are pursuing nursing as a career and have earned a bachelor's degree in another field.

Feb 11, 2019


Year in Review: Memorable GVSU stories from 2018

From President Haas announcing his retirement and Grand Valley's Health Campus expanding in Grand Rapids to identical alumni twin brothers marrying identical alumni twin sisters, 2018 has been a year full of unforgettable moments at the university. These are some of the most memorable stories of the year that were chosen based on their impact on campus, in the news and on social media.

Dec 20, 2018


Grant will support aging in place by providing onsite care to low-income seniors

Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are income-eligible or disabled.

Dec 11, 2018


GVSU, Mercy Health partner with MCC to open health, wellness center

Ten years after an idea was first shared, leaders from Muskegon Community College, Grand Valley and Mercy Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony November 27 at the new MCC Health and Wellness Center.

Nov 27, 2018


Women's Commission to host mentoring reception

Grand Valley's Women's Commission will host its annual mentoring reception on Thursday, November 15, in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus.

Nov 12, 2018


Presentation will focus on Alzheimer's disease

Presenters at a community event will discuss the latest research on Alzheimer's disease and the impact it has on patients, caregivers and the health system.

Nov 6, 2018


Area health care professionals attend polarity thinking conference

Participants at a recent conference hosted by Grand Valley's Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation were better acquainted in "polarity thinking" by a master of the subject, Bonnie Wesorick.

Oct 25, 2018


Grand Valley breaks ground on DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

More than 300 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony October 23 for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on Grand Valley State University's expanding Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.

Oct 23, 2018