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Education network awarded global fellowship
February 8, 2022
A GVSU community-based networking program addressing shortage and retention of educators of color is part of the Steelcase Social Innovation Fellows cohort.
School Counselors make a difference in Alaska
January 14, 2022
On the outskirts of civilization in Alaska, three counselors with Grand Valley connections are building a network of support for children in a rural school district.
Education Program growth amid teacher shortage
January 12, 2022
In an interview with WOOD TV8, Dr. Amy Schelling revealed that GVSU's education programs are growing amid the teacher shortage.
Proctor named director of GVSU Alumni Relations
January 5, 2022
Susan Proctor, an alumna of GVSU's M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education program, will serve as the director of Grand Valley's Alumni Relations
Alumna honored as GRPS Teacher of the Year
November 23, 2021
Nicole Durso, GVSU alumna, was recently honored as one of three teachers selected as Grand Rapids Public Schools' Jean Hamilton Cope Teacher of the Year.
Dean Soman interviewed on WGVU
August 3, 2021
Dr. Sherril Soman, Dean of the College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI), was recently interviewed on WGVU about the newly merged college.
Faculty identify effectiveness of schools' mental health program
June 18, 2021
Grand Valley faculty wrap-up a three-year study on a school-based mental health awareness/education program and found it effective in increasing behaviors that prevent suicide.
Dean's Award for Outstanding Master's Project - 2019-2020
June 8, 2021
The College of Education congratulates the winner of the 2019-2020 Dean's Award for Outstanding Master's Project, Sally Triant with her project titled, Growing Elementary Education with Curriculum Founded in Place.
Partnership with Battle Creek provides scholarships
April 21, 2021
Nearly 20 seniors from Battle Creek Public Schools received partial or full scholarships to attend Grand Valley in the Fall 2021 semester, spurred by an ongoing partnership with W.K. Kellogg Foundation and GVSU.
Physical Education students connect dance to lifelong movement
March 30, 2021
GVSU's future Physical Education teachers are learning new ways to incorporate dance into physical education classes to promote lifelong movement.