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GVSU meets area needs by launching graduate program in public health
March 16, 2026
Grand Valley State University is expanding access to public health education in Northern Michigan with a new hybrid Master of Public Health program in Traverse City�preparing students to lead and serve their communities where they live and work.
GVSU student uses education to improve work as broker for Real Estate One
February 23, 2026
Lisa Bradford, a longtime real estate broker in northern Michigan, returned to school at Grand Valley State University to finish her degree at 57 - proving it's never too late to achieve a lifelong goal while growing as a leader and lifelong learner.
GVSU program aids military entrepreneur; another cohort planned to start in April
February 23, 2026
Sabrina Jordan, founder of 8Bit Insights, gained momentum for her data consultancy after joining GVSU�s Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab, where mentorship, training and networking helped refine her marketing strategy and business pitch.
GVSU student leads efforts to give back to nonprofits that once helped her family
December 9, 2025
The opportunity to give back to her hometown community in Traverse City has been one of LaPan's favorite parts of studying at Grand Valley's Traverse City campus.
AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research
October 3, 2025
The grant will fund an initiative that integrates artificial intelligence with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Traverse City�s Northwestern Michigan College and the University of Notre Dame are also partners in this initiative.
GVSU Traverse City faculty member finds joy in lifting others up
September 26, 2025
"At the heart of everything I do - whether in sport, medicine, or teaching - is a commitment to community," says Katie Treston-Torney, who teaches in the Physician Assistant Studies master's degree program at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center.
GVSU, other partners celebrate move to new location for classes in Traverse City
September 23, 2025
Grand Valley students who are enrolled in degree programs in Traverse City are now in a new location that offers a more vibrant campus experience, close access to resources and connections.
GVSU staff create sense of belonging and connection for students
August 13, 2025
"Through my experiences, I saw the impact that higher education and experiential learning can have on students," said Jessie Fousset. "I am honored to now support students as GVSU�s assistant director of students, Northern Michigan region".
Veteran's solution for the sandwich generation wins top prize at pitch competition
May 20, 2025
Military veterans who have devised solutions to problems pitched their business ideas May 19 before a crowd of family and supporters at the Traverse City Opera House.
Soldiers of Fortune: GVSU entrepreneur program seeks to create veteran victories
May 5, 2025
Veterans trying to start a new business (or expand an existing venture) get a little help from folks with specific expertise.