News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Nate Hoekstra

Conservative/Progressive Summit to take on political upheaval in America

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University will bring together more than two dozen nationally renowned scholars and writers to discuss the most difficult issues of modern American life and politics.

May 1, 2017


Leadership expert to conclude 2017 Wheelhouse Talks series

The 2016-17 Wheelhouse Talks series hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will conclude on April 27 with a keynote address by leadership expert Barbara Kellerman, who will discuss "Contextual Leadership for an Uncertain Future."

Apr 25, 2017


Grand Valley students earn prestigious Gilman study abroad scholarships

Nearly two dozen Grand Valley State University students were selected to receive the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for terms during the 2016-17 academic year to help fund opportunities to study abroad.

Apr 18, 2017


Grand Valley Spring Classic to be broadcast on ESPN3 April 15

The Laker football Spring Classic will be broadcast on ESPN 3 on April 15.

Apr 14, 2017


Students to share tips for study abroad award applications

The Office of Fellowships is hosting a special event April 13 to help students who are trying to earn nationally competitive awards and scholarships to study abroad.

Apr 12, 2017


GVSU vs. Ashland doubleheader streamed live on ESPN3

The Grand Valley baseball team will take on the Ashland Eagles in a doubleheader on April 12 that will be webcast live on ESPN3.

Apr 12, 2017


Community cohesion is important issue for GR residents, GVSU survey finds

New findings released by Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy show that residents of the City of Grand Rapids feel that community cohesion is a top strength, but there continue to be differences by demographics in how respondents rate Grand Rapids as a place to live.

Mar 30, 2017


Does getting mad about politics work? Philosopher to discuss anger in politics at Hauenstein Center event

Politics in the United States today is an exceptionally divisive topic, and has generated significant anger among many political circles -- an emotional response that influential philosopher Martha Nussbaum will argue isn't the best way to generate change.

Mar 21, 2017


"Start With Why" speaker to present at Hauenstein Center Wheelhouse Talk

Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host Stephen Shedletzky, head engagement officer of the well-known "Start With Why" program at the March 15 Wheelhouse Talk in the L.V. Eberhard Center.

Mar 7, 2017


New scholarship created for GVSU students who teach in Detroit

A new scholarship is available to Grand Valley State University students who choose to fulfill their student teaching requirement in a Detroit GVSU-authorized charter school. The scholarship is being offered through the university's Charter Schools Office and College of Education.

Feb 28, 2017