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Public health students, faculty help bring smiles to Grand Rapids schools

Grand Valley & GRPS team up for Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, bringing dental screening and wellness education to local schools.

Oct 25, 2022


Homecoming: Five Lakers will be recognized for their service to GVSU, professions

The Alumni Association will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of five Lakers during Homecoming activities.

Oct 19, 2022


Celebration of charter schools reflects on past, embraces their future

Thirty years after the opening of the first charter public school in the nation, the Minnesota senator whose bill sparked their creation marveled at the way Grand Valley has propelled her idea forward.

Oct 13, 2022


Economy flattens as GVSU expert predicts shallow recession coming

Survey shows auto suppliers busy as other manufacturers see downturns

Oct 10, 2022


CECI volunteers spruce up historic Grand Rapids cemetery

Dozens of CECI faculty and staff members volunteered to help refurbish one of Grand Rapids' oldest cemeteries and build camaraderie among departments.

Oct 8, 2022


Grant from Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative fuels data projects at GVSU, Van Andel Institute

A collaboration between Van Andel Institute and Grand Valley to make data more accessible to researchers worldwide has received support through a $200,000 Data Insights grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Oct 5, 2022


CECI conference guides students on diversity, equity & inclusion principles

A conference presented by the College of Education and Community Innovation helped students understand and prepare for the complexities of diversity, inclusion and equity in the classrooms they'll be leading in the near future.

Oct 3, 2022


Student researchers express creativity through chalk art project

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship presented its first Chalk Art Symposium, giving those who have participated in Student Scholars Day the chance to express their artistic side.

Sep 30, 2022


GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success

Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.

Sep 30, 2022


Talking Together series promotes discussion, unity

The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media formed a partnership to coordinate the initiative's content and programming.

Sep 22, 2022