University News
GVSU mourns death of university's first provost
Grand Valley mourns the December 30 death of Glenn A. Niemeyer, the universityýs first provost. He was 87.
Dec 31, 2021
GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos
Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.
Dec 22, 2021
GVSU graduates working on next generation of vehicles
Grand Valley graduates are playing a part in developing the future of transportation, working at companies across the country developing electric vehicles and autonomous, self-driving platforms.
Dec 21, 2021
Grand Valley recognized by local environmental group for sustainability efforts
Grand Valley was named Business of the Year, and Crystal Scott-Tunstall, an affiliate professor of environmental and sustainability studies, was honored as WMEAC's Educator of the Year.
Dec 16, 2021
GVSU names inaugural vice president for Student Affairs
President Philomena V. Mantella announced the university has appointed Jennifer Hall-Jones as Grand Valley's first vice president for Student Affairs. Hall-Jones is currently the interim vice president for Student Affairs at Ohio University.
Dec 14, 2021
Rebuilding networks, social capital key for nonprofit organizations
Charitable organizations may have seen donations increase in 2020, but a Grand Valley professor believes the pandemic has hampered their recovery when it comes to networking and building trust with supporters.
Dec 13, 2021
Lakers claim seventh soccer national championship
Kennedy Bearden fired home her second goal of the game in the second overtime period December 11 in Colorado to lift Grand Valley to a dramatic 3-2 win over Saint Rose (N.Y.) in the 2021 Division II soccer national championship game.
Dec 11, 2021
GVSU video helping hospitality, tourism industry overcome workforce shortage
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management hopes a video it conceived can entice students to careers in an industry recovering from the effects of the pandemic.
Dec 8, 2021
GVSU names new director of Title IX office
Kevin Carmody currently serves as civil rights and Title IX coordinator at Alma College, a position he has held since 2018.
Dec 7, 2021
GVSU student becoming voice for epilepsy research, causes
Sophomore Laine Richards, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013, is becoming an advocate for those like her living with the disorder and rallying legislative and research efforts.
Dec 2, 2021
