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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


GVSU sees increase in first-year students

Nearly 4,000 first-year students enrolled, a 3 percent increase over last year.

Sep 20, 2022


Fireside Chat: Institutions must prepare students to be globally minded

Tia Brown McNair with the American Association of Colleges & Universities returned to Grand Valley to discuss more about her book and what the leadership of colleges and universities can do to become more student ready.

Sep 14, 2022


Historian: United States engaged in 'twilight struggle' with China, Russia

While Russia and China are trying to assert their positions on a global scale, historian and author Hal Brands says the United States' relationship with allies can sustain it through the tense conflict.

Sep 9, 2022


GVSU earns top rating on international sustainability index

Grand Valley was again rated a top performer on the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, earning gold status from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

Sep 8, 2022


Grand Valley celebrates life of longtime community philanthropist, university supporter

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are celebrating the life of Thomas "Tom" S. Fox, community philanthropist and Grand Valley Foundation Advisory Cabinet member, who died on September 3.

Sep 6, 2022


Purchasing managers survey continues to show slowdown

August report provides mixed bag of slowing orders, but strong hiring trends

Sep 6, 2022


New director of Student Health Services brings holistic view, systems approach to role

It was not how Edward Jones II, the new director of Student Health Services in the Division of Student Affairs, wanted to introduce himself to colleagues on campus. But the work comes with being a public health official.

Sep 6, 2022