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Mobile registration unit to visit GVSU on National Voter Registration Day

Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley can register to vote at the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit when it visits the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses. 

Sep 19, 2019


Grand River highlighted during Making Waves event

It's a good day when you can kayak as part of your job or your class. Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members hiked trails and kayaked on the Grand River throughout the day.

Sep 17, 2019


PFAS discussion kicks off Democracy 101 series 

The Freedom of Information Act, PFAS and media literacy are some of the topics that will be discussed during a series of lectures and workshops this fall. 

Sep 13, 2019


New tradition lights up Convocation ceremony

In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community.

Aug 23, 2019


Photos and video: GVSU move-in week 2019

New and returning Grand Valley students received a helping hand from more than 700 volunteers who carried furniture, boxes and other personal items into living centers during move-in August 19-21. 

Aug 22, 2019


Move-in begins August 19, President Mantella to participate in her first Convocation

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff members and alumni will help more than 6,000 new and returning students move to campus August 19-21. President Philomena V. Mantella will welcome students and their families as they move into residence halls across campus. Faculty and staff members will distribute ice cream throughout the week.

Aug 12, 2019


53 colleges visit campus for Alternative Breaks school

Grand Valley's Alternative Breaks program hosted students and faculty members from 53 colleges and universities June 23-28 on the Allendale Campus.

Jul 5, 2019


GVSU to host Michigan Student Voter Engagement Summit

Student voter engagement, education and turnout efforts are just a few of the topics on the agenda for more than 100 representatives from colleges and universities across the state when they come together May 10 at Grand Valley State University.

May 7, 2019


President Haas, Marcia Haas honored by students during Haasta La Vista

About 1,500 students packed the Fieldhouse Arena April 19 to honor President Thomas J. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, for their 13 years of service to the university.

Apr 23, 2019


Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers

Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Apr 22, 2019