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GVSU expert: Economic numbers rise after COVID falls, yet Russian invasion will impact local, global markets

Business indicators rose in February but are beginning to see impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 8, 2022


Ric Wesley steps down as head coach of men's basketball program

In 18 seasons as head men's basketball coach, Wesley guided the Lakers to a 356-170 record, three GLIAC regular season championships and three GLIAC tournament titles.

Mar 8, 2022


Grand Valley student named finalist for prestigious Truman Scholarship

Junior Malia Kah is one of 189 finalists nationwide selected from a pool of more than 700 applicants for the nationĂ½s most prestigious domestic award for undergraduate students.

Mar 7, 2022


GVSU selected by Amazon as educational partner for Career Choice program

GVSU has been selected as an educational partner for Amazon's Career Choice program, providing Amazon's hourly employees access to degree programs and certificates.

Mar 3, 2022



Charter Schools Office screening documentary on teacher retention

The documentary features a GVSU expert and examines teachers' reasons for leaving the profession and the incentives that could motivate their return to the classroom.

Mar 2, 2022


Campus events celebrate Women's History Month

The March events are coordinated by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Mar 2, 2022


GVSU moves to Alert Level 1, revises mask policy

Grand Valley has revised its face mask policy and moved to Alert Level 1.

Mar 2, 2022


Hauenstein speaker: What we can learn from Presidents Day

The federal holiday most associated with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln serves as a reminder to the importance of the presidency and how transformative the role was in the age's politics, said Lindsay Chervinsky, scholar, author and lecturer.

Feb 25, 2022


Mantella: Increase investment in educated workforce

President Mantella wrote a commentary published in Bridge, saying Michigan must invest in public education to attract new jobs and win in the new economy.

Feb 25, 2022