School of Social Work
Social work professor initiates social justice book club
It was an innocent question from her 3-year-old son that prompted Paola Leon, associate professor of social work, to start a children's book club that focuses on social justice topics.
Dec 13, 2019
Family of longtime dean establishes scholarship
The family of longtime Grand Valley faculty member Rodney Mulder and his wife, Lucarol, has established a scholarship in their memory.
Oct 2, 2019
Biology grad student wins thesis competition
Sarah Lamar, who is earning a master's degree in biology, won first place with her research, "Biological Invasions on a Large Scale: Investigating the Spread of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) Across North America." Lamar won $500 and will represent Grand Valley at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3MT® competition in St. Louis, Missouri, March 22.
Feb 22, 2019
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
