News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Peg West

GVSU expert: Prominent cases spotlight clinical ethics but singular focus remains on patient

Recent cases have brought ethical questions and the role of clinical ethicists to the forefront.

Nov 27, 2019


Fall Arts Celebration concludes with holiday concert

The holiday celebration, "Beloved Songs of the Season," is December 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Nov 27, 2019


Grand Valley to lead K-12 computer science curriculum coordination

The partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit computer science organization that provides K-12 curriculum and training resources, will allow Grand Valley experts to coordinate annual professional development for up to 1,000 teachers in that discipline.

Nov 20, 2019


Faculty member's play about Ford, social justice keeps gaining audiences

"Victors of Character" is a play written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater.

Nov 18, 2019



Film festival expands cultural knowledge through art

The festival is made possible by a 5-year grant from the French Consulate in Chicago. The goal is to inspire the general public to broaden movie consumption to films from different cultures.

Nov 14, 2019


GVSU graduate designs updated PBS typeface

Terrance Weinzierl, '08, entered Grand Valley knowing he wanted to study graphic design, a natural fit given his interest in computers and the influence from his mother, an industrial designer and calligrapher who encouraged Weinzierl to study a creative field.

Nov 12, 2019


Theater production explores women battling glass ceiling

The play, set in the 1990s, has themes that may resonate today, said a student cast member.

Nov 12, 2019


Biology researchers studying if bats can help control pests at apple orchards

The research has received backing from a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Nov 7, 2019


Tonight's Fall Arts Celebration lecture canceled

Jill Lepore canceled due to illness.

Nov 5, 2019