GVSU researchers providing key data for Kent County effort to manage deer population
Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.
Jun 25, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences! CLAS is the largest of Grand Valley's colleges. Our students choose from more than 50 bachelor degrees (and a growing number of advanced degrees) in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. In fact, all GVSU undergraduates build the foundation for their major studies in general education courses offered by our College.
Programs in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
GVNext News
GVSU appoints Ryan Otter as interim vice provost for Research and Innovation
Otter joined GVSU in 2023 from Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as director of its Data Science Institute and held teaching and research responsibilities.
Jun 23, 2025
Watch acclaimed poet, professor emerita read poem about acclaimed GVSU sculpture while standing beside it
Patricia Clark was inspired to write a poem about the sculpture, "Char."
Jun 12, 2025
Events
Philosophy in Nature: The Beach and Sea
July 26, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Philosophy in Nature is a free public humanities series in which participants take turns reading passages from philosophers, poets, historians, theologians, scientists, etc. Two to four featured...
Philosophy in Nature: Trees
August 30, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Philosophy in Nature is a free public humanities series in which participants take turns reading passages from philosophers, poets, historians, theologians, scientists, etc. Two to four featured...
Faculty Artist Recital: Pablo Mahave-Veglia, The Complete Cello Works by Beethoven, Vol. I
September 11, 2025 7:30 PM
Cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia and pianist Paulina Zamora present the complete works for cello and piano by Beethoven in three recitals.
Faculty Artist Recital: Pablo Mahave-Veglia, The Complete Cello Works by Beethoven, Vol. II
September 12, 2025 7:30 PM
Cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia and pianist Paulina Zamora present the complete works for cello and piano by Beethoven in three recitals.
Faculty Artist Recital: Pablo Mahave-Veglia, The Complete Cello Works by Beethoven, Vol. III
September 15, 2025 7:30 PM
Cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia and pianist Paulina Zamora present the complete works for cello and piano by Beethoven in three recitals.
Philosophy in Nature: Stars and Space
September 27, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Philosophy in Nature is a free public humanities series in which participants take turns reading passages from philosophers, poets, historians, theologians, scientists, etc. Two to four featured...