School of Communications
GVSU debate expert: Final presidential debate had much-needed infusion of order, allowing voters to learn more
Carl Brown, assistant professor communication studies, said he and his students expand their discussions on proper debating techniques to analysis of the current atmosphere.
Oct 23, 2020
Starts and stops on path to degree: Successful business owner spurred to reenroll after receiving letter
When Rob Alway received his Grand Valley diploma in the mail, it meant more to him than something to display in an office. Alway's diploma represented a completion of a 30-year-journey.
Oct 7, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below.
Aug 3, 2020
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