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GVSU again ranked 'Best Bang for the Buck' by national college guide

Grand Valley has again been named a "Best Bang for the Buck" among Midwest institutions by Washington Monthly in its 2021 college rankings guide.

Sep 7, 2021



Hauenstein Center panel: Long road ahead to repair mistrust in nation's institutions

As part of its Common Ground Initiative, the Hausenstein Center for Presidential Studies led a discussion on the deep-seated mistrust and resentment facing American institutions today.

Sep 3, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Deadline nears for COVID-19 vaccine requirement

GVSU students and employees should be vaccinated by September 30, unless approved for an exemption. The deadline to file for an exemption is September 15.

Sep 1, 2021


GVSU receives federal grant to increase number of Kent, Muskegon county residents with college degrees, help fill talent gap

Grand Valley received a new $1.2 million federal grant to help increase the number of adults in Kent and Muskegon counties who pursue post-secondary education or vocational training.

Aug 31, 2021


GVSU Arts Celebration to feature events throughout the year

A variety of free arts events will be featured. The celebration kicks off August 27 with a GVSU Art Galley exhibition.

Aug 26, 2021


New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students

Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.

Aug 25, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Free vaccines and walk-in testing clinics

Free COVID-19 vaccines and walk-in testing clinics are available for students and employees on campus.

Aug 25, 2021


GVSU named among top employers in Michigan by Forbes

Grand Valley was named by Forbes as one of the top 25 employers in Michigan.

Aug 24, 2021


Grand Valley community welcomes more than 5,200 Lakers to campus

Thousands of students are moving to campus this week, meeting their roommates and hanging decorations.

Aug 23, 2021