University News
GVSU becomes first U.S. team to win international business competition
A team of Grand Valley students recently won the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition, becoming the first group from the United States to win the event in its 11-year history.
Jan 19, 2024
Forge your character and build a foundation: MLK Week speaker
The Hauenstein Center and the Office of Inclusion & Equity welcomed TaRita Johnson as their event's keynote speaker as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.
Jan 19, 2024
Johnson Center releases "11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024" report
The center's annual report, its eighth edition, includes essays and analysis on trends facing nonprofits, foundations and communities for the year.
Jan 17, 2024
Harris-Perry discusses King's relevance during kickoff to a week of campus events
January 17 MLK events have been canceled.
Jan 16, 2024
Army ROTC looks to increase participation, visibility on campus
The sight of Grand Valley students in military uniforms on campus is more common this year, thanks to the coordinated efforts of GVSU’s Admissions and Recruitment office, the Office of the Provost, the College of Education and Community Innovation and ROTC leadership at Western Michigan University.
Jan 10, 2024
Positive signs for West Michigan economy amid slumping numbers: GVSU researcher
A monthly report from a Grand Valley researcher shows that while the West Michigan economy remains modestly negative, it has not slumped enough to slide into a recession.
Jan 10, 2024
Area educational institutions partner to bring Melissa Harris-Perry as speaker during MLK event
The author and educator will give three presentations in West Michigan, including during a January 16 event at the Kirkhof Center.
Jan 8, 2024
Blue Dot, big impact: Gov. Whitmer visits campus, signs bill with $30 million for GV tech hub
With the stroke of a pen, backed by leaders from around the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a $616 million supplemental funding bill during a ceremony at Grand Valley, providing a $30 million boost to the university’s Blue Dot initiative.
Dec 18, 2023
Mantella joins legislative leaders at Washington summit to address nation's higher ed challenges
Meeting with Secretary of Education, other national leaders provides GVSU a voice in education policy.
Dec 18, 2023
Sport management students host youth teams for class project
A collaboration between the Charter Schools Office and a sports management class put Grand Valley students behind the scenes in creating and managing the game atmosphere and experience for two GVSU-authorized charter schools and their families.
Dec 15, 2023
