Padnos International Center
Virtual exchanges allow students to gain language, global competency skills
Grand Valley students are learning about global cultures and speaking another language by connecting virtually with peers around the world.
Sep 30, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Among accolades, are students, faculty and staff members who received Pineapple Awards from international students.
May 7, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Leaders from GVSU and the Cracow University of Economics met to renew the exchange agreement between the institutions.
Mar 25, 2021
GVSU ranks sixth nationally for number of students who study abroad
Grand Valley was ranked sixth nationally in its category for the number of students who studied abroad in 2018-2019, according to the Institute of International Education.
Jan 14, 2021
TRIO programs built to support first-generation students show high retention rates
TRIO is one example of how Grand Valley supports first-generation students.
Dec 8, 2020
Schaub named dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mark Schaub was named dean of the college after serving as acting and interim dean since February 2019.
Nov 3, 2020
Now doctoral student, GVSU graduate will give presentation for Kutsche Office of Local History
GVSU graduate Dani Willcutt took a winding path to a doctoral degree program at Michigan State University that merges her two passions -- history and food.
Nov 3, 2020
Decision to stay overseas during quarantine turns into business opportunity for student
Senior Nate Anderson already has an answer when potential employers ask him about adversity during a job interview. Anderson, who will graduate in April with a bachelor's degree in marketing, said he will talk about the challenges of spending COVID-19 quarantine in a country 9,000 miles from home.
Oct 20, 2020
International education takes on new look as winter study abroad programs are suspended
Grand Valley's Padnos International Center has suspended study abroad programs for the winter semester due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
Sep 10, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020