News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Peg West

VMA video project class highlights nonprofits while teaching students about business side of industry

Suzanne Zack's class teaches students all aspects of producing videos for clients.

Apr 1, 2021


Final GVSU Presidential Roundtable: Bringing America together

The discussion will center on lessons learned from earlier challenging eras in U.S. history.

Mar 30, 2021


Dancing for life: GVSU physical education experts say coaxing K-12 students' dance creativity in class can encourage lifelong movement

The approach strays from conventional methods for teaching dance in physical education classes.

Mar 25, 2021


GVSU Science Olympiad held as remote competition this year

Hundreds of students participated in the event that highlights scientific discovery.

Mar 24, 2021


GVSU mourns death of longtime supporter

Dan Pfeiffer, who was also active with the Grand Valley University Foundation, died on March 19.

Mar 23, 2021



David Eisenhower: Those in the generation of his grandfather and Ralph Hauenstein 'saved civilization'

Eisenhower spoke during an event honoring what would have been Hauenstein's 109th birthday.

Mar 18, 2021


Next GVSU Presidential Roundtable to examine elections and the role of media

Two national reporters will join the university's four most recent presidents for the discussion.

Mar 18, 2021


Community members offer ideas for GVSU's future, creating best learning atmosphere as part of Reach Higher 2025 discussion

Participants especially emphasized the importance of experiential learning for student success.

Mar 16, 2021


One year later, a reminder of Lakers' adaptability during the pandemic amid signs of hope

Here is how Grand Valley persevered through one year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 15, 2021