University News
GVSU trustees approve new degree program that builds on technical associate degree
Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a new degree program designed for students who completed an associate of applied science degree and want to strengthen their academic skills to take the next step in their careers.
Nov 4, 2022
GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85
The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Bishop Dennis McMurray, '85, senior pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, who died November 2 at age 63.
Nov 4, 2022
Teach-In celebrates 10 years of raising awareness through collaborative sessions
The 10th Teach-In, with more than 30 sessions under the umbrella of "Power, Privilege and Difficult Dialogues," will offer two days of education on November 9-10 in Allendale and Grand Rapids.
Nov 2, 2022
Assistant Secretary of the Interior sees move toward honesty as path to more equitable opportunity for Native Americans
Top Indian Affairs official addresses GVSU about the future of schooling for Indigenous communities.
Oct 31, 2022
GVSU receives grants to establish two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs in Detroit, Wyoming
Grand Valley is proving its commitment to increasing access to education with the addition of two TRIO Upward Bound Math-Science programs to serve high school students in Wyoming and Detroit, helping them to strengthen their STEM skills.
Oct 31, 2022
Rebuilding voters' trust key for midterm elections, says panel
Improving trust and developing connections were recurring themes among panelists during the Hauenstein Center's 2022 Election Panel at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Oct 28, 2022
Annual United Way campaign kicks off today
Thanks to the generosity of Grand Valley faculty and staff, the Heart of West Michigan United Way has made tremendous progress in lifting people out of poverty.
Oct 26, 2022
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
