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University Communications
Who we are:
University Communications is a unit of the University Relations Division. We provide a variety of services and products to tell the Grand Valley story to audiences within the university and those reached through the mass media. Our services include:
- Media Relations/News Releases
- Photography Services
- Crisis Communications
- Media Training
- Event Support
- Live Webcasting
- Videography
- Social Media Management and Consultation
Approval from an executive officer is required for live webcasting and video services. When a request is submitted, UComm will review the video project and contact the requester for more information.
University Communications products include:
- Forum: A newsletter for faculty and staff members and retirees.
- GVNext: The university's online newsroom and information source, which includes daily campus news reports, a daily newsletter, and multimedia news features. GVNext is also the home to stories about the Laker Effect.
- Grand Valley Magazine: Quarterly magazine for the Grand Valley community that includes profiles, features, research news and news about alumni and campus events.
- Videos: UComm produces convocation and commencement videos, along with special projects, as approved by an executive officer.
- For marketing planning, website development, print pieces, copy style guide or advertising, please contact Institutional Marketing.
New on GVNext
GVSU named one of 'America's 100 Best College Buys' for 25 consecutive years
GVSU is the only Michigan public school to make the list each year since the ranking began in 1995.
Virtual 'Work Like a Laker' conference includes Fall 2020 Career & Internship Fair
The Work Like a Laker conference begins October 1 and includes the Fall Career and Internship Fair.
Presenters at virtual DeVos Medial Ethics Colloquy will discuss futile treatment
The October 5 event will be held virtually from 6-8:10 p.m.
High school students gain work experience, math skills as GVSU consultants during summer jobs
The program hired youth who live in city zip codes disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
Mantella op-ed: Fight for in-person classes crucial for all learners
Mantella wrote the battle to maintain face-to-face learning during COVID-19 is worth fighting for.
Faculty work in partnership to fill care packages for students in isolation, quarantine
Initiative is a collaborative effort among faculty, the Dean of Students' care team, and Housing.