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Virus Action Team Update: Holiday safety tips

There has been a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in our surrounding communities and across the state. In the Grand Valley community, we have also seen an increase, although our overall numbers are lower than a year ago at this time. This is due to our 86 percent vaccination rate.

Nov 18, 2021


LGBTQ advocacy group gives Grand Valley athletics top mark

Grand Valley became the only Division II school to receive a perfect score from LGBTQ advocacy group Athlete Ally on its Athletic Equality Index which grades athletic departments across metrics of inclusion, non-discrimination and training on LGBTQ issues.

Nov 18, 2021


GVSU-authorized charter schools rank among best in Michigan, Detroit

Rankings by U.S. News and World Report list charter schools authorized by Grand Valley among the best elementary and middle schools in Michigan and Detroit.

Nov 17, 2021


GVSU honors veterans, announces new initiatives

Students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard were honored November 11 at the Eleventh Annual Veterans Day Breakfast, hosted by President Philomena V. Mantella.

Nov 11, 2021


Annual report shows Muskegon Innovation Hub's economic impact on community

Grand Valley's Muskegon Innovation Hub recently released its annual economic report showing several highlights for entrepreneurs and start-ups still battling through the pandemic.

Nov 9, 2021


Mantella highlights educational equity, lifetime learning at GVSU Board of Trustees meeting

President Philomena V. Mantella told members of the Board of Trustees the campus has been working together to complete Reach Higher 2025, the universityýs strategic plan for the next four years.

Nov 5, 2021


GVSU, Grand Rapids city leaders celebrate affordable housing project under construction near Health Campus

A groundbreaking ceremony was held November 4 for Belknap Place Apartments, a 50-unit complex in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood near the corner of Trowbridge Street and Lafayette Avenue.

Nov 4, 2021


DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health will help meet changing needs of health care industry

About 400 community members and donors attended a November 3 dedication ceremony for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 3, 2021


Climate change summit to highlight role of education

The annual summit of the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network is November 3-5.

Nov 1, 2021


Generous gift helps seed return of varsity wrestling to Grand Valley

A generous gift from Diane and John Harris and their family will provide substantial financial support toward the return of wrestling to varsity status beginning in 2023.

Nov 1, 2021