School of Social Work

Alumna gives birth to 14th son

Kateri and Jay Schwandt of Rockford are receiving national attention after the birth of their 14th son on April 18. Kateri is a 2004 graduate of Grand Valley, earning a master's degree in social work.

Apr 20, 2018


Commencement in Traverse City set for Tuesday

Two Traverse City residents will continue making a difference in their communities after they earn degrees from Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center.

Apr 28, 2017







Grand Valley mourns death of retired faculty member

The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of David Gabrielse, who died February 7 at age 69.

Feb 19, 2015


Exhibit to focus on 'Hope Amidst the Rubble'

"Haiti's Children: Hope Amidst the Rubble," was created by Steven L. Smith, associate professor in the Grand Valley School of Social Work, who spent his 2012 sabbatical time working in Haiti.

Oct 29, 2013