TRIO
MLK week presenter gives audience action steps to make changes
Grand Valley graduate Littisha Bates admittedly struggled to find hope during her presentation highlighting the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan 19, 2022
GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap
Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.
Aug 31, 2021
Facing teacher shortage, TRIO program focuses on recruiting, preparing future educators
As the nation faces a teacher shortage, the program focuses on recruiting and preparing students who would be future educators.
Jul 30, 2021
Back on campus: TRIO Upward Bound wraps summer program, sees scholarship success
After a year of connecting virtually, TRIO Upward Bound staff members were excited to welcome students on campus for five weeks of summer programming.
Jul 15, 2021
Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school
Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.
May 20, 2021
Students recognized for top academic achievements
Students who earned Grand Valley's top academic achievement awards are featured in short profiles.
Apr 5, 2021
Black History Month events aid in desire for connection, understanding
The celebration of Black History Month on campus looked different in February than in previous years but the desire for community and understanding remained.
Feb 24, 2021
TRIO programs built to support first-generation students show high retention rates
TRIO is one example of how Grand Valley supports first-generation students.
Dec 8, 2020
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
