School of Communications
Remote learning stories: Multimedia journalism faculty members pivot students to story of a lifetime
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein and James Ford guided their students' shift in coverage.
Jun 1, 2020
Their 'red carpet event': Advertising faculty, students gear up for Sunday's Super Bowl commercials
Robin Spring, assistant professor of communications, enjoys dissecting ads with students. The Advertising Club also plans to live tweet during the game.
Jan 31, 2020
Kelly Lowenstein named new civil discourse professor
The new faculty member to be named as Padnos/Sarosik Professor of Civil Discourse will bring his knowledge of global journalism and the impact of "fake news" to the position.
Dec 2, 2019
FOIAFest to feature graduate who helped break Nassar sexual abuse story
The November 5 event is part of Grand Valley's Big Data Month.
Nov 4, 2019
Capitol Hill hearing draws from USA Today project investigated by faculty member, students
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, assistant professor of multimedia journalism, shared the byline on the story.
Sep 25, 2019
GVSU faculty member, students play key role in USA Today investigation
A Grand Valley faculty member is at the center of a national story about failed reverse mortgages and the toll they have taken on senior citizens, particularly African American borrowers in large cities.
Jun 14, 2019
School of Communications students earn recognition
Several students in the Multimedia Journalism program received statewide awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters� College Division at the Great Lakes Media Conference on March 5-6.
Mar 22, 2019
Grand Valley professor inducted into prestigious public relations organization
The Public Relations Society of America recently inducted new members into its prestigious College of Fellows, one of which was a Grand Valley faculty member. Along with 10 other professionals, Tim Penning, professor of advertising and public relations, was inducted into the organization during a special ceremony on October 6 at the PRSA International Conference in Austin, Texas.
Oct 15, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Big Data Month event to focus on understanding the FOIA process
The Freedom of Information Act has been used as a way for the general public to encourage transparency from governments, corporations and organizations. An upcoming event on September 27 will explore the mechanics of writing and submitting a FOIA request. FOIA-Fest is one of this year's Big Data Month events occurring at Grand Valley throughout the month of September.
Sep 20, 2018
