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GVSU Tech Talks highlight work by faculty, staff

GVSU experts in cybersecurity, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and extended reality gave a glimpse into their groundbreaking work and technology.

Sep 20, 2023


Constitution Day speaker: Founding Fathers wanted active legislative branch in religious freedom cases

Vincent Phillip Muñoz, the Tocqueville Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, discussed the intent of the Founding Fathers when it came to the First Amendment and the Establishment Clause.

Sep 20, 2023


Hispanic Heritage Month speaker recalls stories of past leaders

Martha Villegas Miranda described herself as an educator, storyteller and an immigrant ally.

Sep 15, 2023


No. 7 Lakers meet No. 19 Assumption during Family Weekend

Grand Valley squares off against Assumption, capping a slate of Family Weekend events and festivities across campus.

Sep 14, 2023


Harris Family Athletic Complex unveiled to GVSU community

A $3 million gift by John Harris, '77, his wife, Diane, '76, and the Harris family seeded the facility's construction and the return of the men's wrestling program and the formation of a future women's wrestling team.

Sep 13, 2023


Grand Valley reports record first-year enrollment

Overall enrollment climbs as university welcomes most diverse class in its history

Sep 12, 2023


West Michigan economy remains flat in August, GVSU researcher says

Brian Long, director of supply chain management research, said his September survey of businesses and executives shows conflicting statistics, but the general belief is that the local economy has remained flat through August.

Sep 12, 2023


Hauenstein panel: Middle class essential to empowered citizenship

The middle class' declining economic power poses the greatest threat to empowering American democracy and its citizens, according to the two speakers at the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies' premiere event of its 2023-2024 season.

Sep 8, 2023


New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers

Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.

Aug 24, 2023


Mantella: GVSU in position to be flagship for future of education

The University Address was held August 22 as part of the launch of the 2023-24 academic year.

Aug 22, 2023