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Fireside Chat panel: Engage with students to promote active learning

President Philomena V. Mantella led a Fireside Chat with a panel of faculty and staff members, discussing how educators can open dialogue with students to foster relationships and promote equity.

Feb 15, 2022


GVSU appoints new chief academic officer

President Philomena V. Mantella announced the appointment of Fatma Mili as the next provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs of the university.

Feb 15, 2022


GVSU ranks among country's best employers on Forbes list

Grand Valley has been ranked as one of the country's Best Employers for 2022, according to Forbes.

Feb 10, 2022


GVSU economics expert: Steady growth despite supply chain issues

Modest, steady economic growth continues in West Michigan, yet supply and personnel shortages are hindering normal business operations.

Feb 8, 2022


Scholarships announced for graduates of GVSU's charter high schools

The scholarships announced by the Charter Schools Office will provide at least $1,000 annually for graduates of GVSU-authorized public charter high schools to attend Grand Valley.

Feb 3, 2022


GVSU researchers find more women than men keep leftover pain medications at home

More women than men in Michigan were prescribed pain medication and tend to keep any leftover medications in their homes, according to a health trend report from faculty researchers.

Feb 3, 2022


GVSU researchers: West Michigan economy continues to rebound but growth will slow

West Michigan businesses will continue to rebound from the pandemic but faculty researchers said growth will slow later this year due to a likely rise in interest rates.

Feb 2, 2022


Participation rates, incentive winners for campus climate survey announced

Results of the 2021 myGVSU survey will be released in February; 18 percent of the campus responded to survey questions.

Jan 31, 2022


Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies

Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.

Jan 27, 2022


Lakers basketball drawing national audience for three dates

ESPN3 will stream three dates for Grand Valley's men's and women's basketball teams, beginning with the January 27 games against Wisconsin-Parkside.

Jan 26, 2022