News from Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof College of Nursing

Moran named KCON associate dean for graduate programs

Katherine Moran brings diverse experience to her new role as associate dean for graduate programs in the Kirkhof College of Nursing.

Jul 5, 2018


GVSU joins initiative to increase students of color in health care fields

Grand Valley and six area institutions will work to increase the number of students of color who choose health care careers while in college, then succeed in the workforce.

Jun 28, 2018


KCON professor spearheads $2.2 million NIH grant

Rebecca Davis and her research team will conduct an intervention study over five years, testing if visual cues will help residents of long-term care facilities effectively find their way.

Jun 18, 2018


Alumna celebrates success at Muskegon clinic

Nearly 10 years ago, a gastroenterologist closed his medical practice, leaving a large number of patients with Hepatitis C without a provider. That prompted Elaine Leigh, who then worked as a nurse in private practice, to enroll in Kirkhof College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice program because, she said, she had a solution to a community problem.

Jun 14, 2018


Early college program at CHS celebrates anniversary

Ja'Nae Matthews, a junior at Godwin Heights High School, is considering becoming a surgeon. Another student in her class, Danielle Rhoades, is thinking about a career as a nurse practitioner.

Jun 6, 2018


Photos: Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall is open for classes

Finkelstein Hall includes four classrooms, 16 teaching laboratories, a computer lab and 100 faculty and staff offices.

May 10, 2018


Standardized patients tour Finkelstein Hall

The people who portray patients during simulations for nursing and health professions students got an early look at Grand Valley's newest building May 1.

May 2, 2018


KCON to implement holistic admissions process

The Kirkhof College of Nursing will implement a holistic approach to its student admissions process through balanced consideration of attributes, experiences and traditional academic measures beginning fall 2018.

May 2, 2018


Longtime university supporter helps Grand Valley students succeed

Grand Valley students now have an even greater opportunity to stay and succeed, thanks to a generous gift from community philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema.

Apr 25, 2018


Voices of GVSU to celebrate 30 years with reunion concert

More than 100 alumni and current students are expected to perform during the Voices of GVSU 30th Year Reunion Concert, set for Sunday, April 22.

Apr 18, 2018