News from Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof College of Nursing

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


Flu shot clinic, healthy resources available at Wellness Summit

Campus programs and resources about healthy living will be highlighted during the Wellness Summit, set for Tuesday, February 13.

Feb 6, 2018


Laker Effect Challenge winning team earns $3,000

The winning Laker Effect Challenge idea was a Kirkhof College of Nursing project that promotes and supports breastfeeding within the community.

Dec 7, 2017


Dates for flu shot clinics set

Grand Valley will again offer flu shot clinics for students, faculty and staff members, dependents, retirees and community members.

Sep 26, 2017


GVSU has strong connection to national health care organization

Three people with connections to Grand Valley serve on the council of the National Academies of Practice, a health care advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., reflecting the university's commitment to interprofessional health care.

Aug 8, 2017


Grand Valley State announces expansion to Grand Rapids health campus, sets tuition

Grand Valley is expanding its health campus in downtown Grand Rapids to accommodate the ever-increasing demand from students and health care providers.

Jul 14, 2017


Nursing students earn Mary Free Bed scholarships

Four Kirkhof College of Nursing students earned scholarships from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in June.

Jun 23, 2017


Spoelstra earns fellowship in Gerontological Society of America

A faculty research scientist in aging from the Kirkhof College of Nursing was selected as a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.

May 22, 2017


Student nursing association earns national recognition

The National Student Nurses' Association wasn't kidding when it announced Grand Valley as recipient of its Stellar School chapter of the year.

May 15, 2017


Nursing professor selected for Carnegie African fellowship program

Sylvia Mupepi, associate professor of nursing, earned a fellowship from the Carnegie African Diaspora program to travel to Ghana to mentor nursing faculty at the University of Cape Coast.

Apr 25, 2017