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Graduate speaks with White House officials on education

Graduate Theresann Pyrett, a teacher at Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland, was invited to Washington D.C. to speak with White House officials about her experience as an educator during COVID-19.

May 5, 2022


Blue-Green Career Fair introduces students to environmental jobs

With funding from the Mi-STEM network and the Wege Foundation, Groundswell developed its Blue-Green Career Fair as a pilot program, presenting opportunities in environment-based careers to high school students.

May 4, 2022


GVSU will move to mask optional, Alert Level 0

Grand Valley will move its COVID-19 alert level to Level 0 on Wednesday, May 4.

May 3, 2022


Teacher's words inspired Wheelhouse Talks speaker

Wayman Britt, former county administrator/controller for Kent County, spoke to the graduating students from the Cook Leadership Academy on April 28 as part of the Wheelhouse Talks series.

May 3, 2022


GVSU-authorized charter high schools rank among Michigan's best

Three charter high schools authorized by Grand Valley rank among the state's best, according to the U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings.

May 2, 2022


GVSU leaders pledge commitment to inclusive community, acknowledge pain

The remarks were made during the April 29 Board of Trustees meeting.

Apr 29, 2022


Graduate student earns Fulbright Award to teach in Turkey

Katie Hoffswell, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, will spend next fall in Turkey teaching English, thanks to her Fulbright Award.

Apr 27, 2022


A momentary, smelly sensation: Watch time-lapse video of GVSU's corpse flower opening and closing

Thousands of people have visited the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse to see the plant.

Apr 21, 2022


Schaner earns AP Achievement Award

Betty Schaner received the AP Achievement Award, the employment group's highest recognition, during an April 19 ceremony.

Apr 20, 2022


Graduating TRIO students honored for academic excellence

With Commencement approaching, students in Grand Valley's TRIO programs were honored for their academic success.

Apr 18, 2022