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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


President Emeritus Haas inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

GVSU President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas was honored for his military service and leadership on November 19 when he was inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor.

Dec 2, 2021


Deadline extended for campus climate survey

The deadline to participate in the 2021 myGVSU Campus Climate Survey has been extended to Wednesday, December 8.

Dec 1, 2021


Nursing students make virtual at-home visit using new technology in the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

Nursing students learned how to conduct an at-home safety assessment in the virtual reality technology room at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Dec 1, 2021


Giving Tuesday presents opportunity to help fellow Lakers

The campus community has an opportunity on Giving Tuesday to support students by donating to the Student Textbook and Supplies Fund or another university fund.

Nov 29, 2021


Candidates will visit campus, interview for VP for Student Affairs this week

Four candidates for the position of vice president for Student Affairs will visit campus this week for public interviews.

Nov 28, 2021