Brooks College celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary teaching, learning

The college has become a leader in serving adult learners.

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October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Entrepreneur pitches idea during Start Garden event

AJ Young and his husband participated in Start Garden's Demo Day during GR Tech Week.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Jewelry and metalsmithing students shining in roles at Tiffany

Alumnus and former student serve in apprenticeship and internship roles for the jewelry giant.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Alumnus establishes nonprofit to support people in his rural African home country

Kyezie Bwanangela, '20, founded Miracle Hunger and Trauma Solutions to improve the lives of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Two graduates earn Fulbright awards to teach abroad

Faith Kidd and Quinn Hefferan Nordlund will travel to, respectively, Spain and Austria to teach English.

August 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 21)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Departments team to host children of African immigrants at weeklong camp

Campers toured and participated in activities at the Sustainable Agricultural Project, Laker Esports Center, biology labs, Mary Idema Pew Library and AWRI.

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July 16, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 20)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Astro Anchors design flagpole for the moon's surface

Members of the Astro Anchors travel to Houston in June to see their device tested at a NASA lab.

April 23, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 17)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Engineering graduate earns two national awards for work at national research lab

Alex Plotkowski earned two R&D 100 awards for his work at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

April 9, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 16)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Graduate students condense thesis presentations to mere minutes

The annual 3-Minute Thesis competition helps students hone their communication skills.

February 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 13)
Article by Thomas Garrett

'The Birds' performances will prove immersive for audiences

This take on a classic film depicts a societal collapse in contemporary times.

February 20, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 13)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Exhibit brings together works of faculty, 'pivotal' mentor

Bill Hosterman was an intern in Kathy Caraccio's printmaking shop; the exhibit pairs Hosterman's work with prints from Caraccio

January 23, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 11)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Guest artist brings a 'material experience' to exhibition

'Everybody Knows This is Nowhere' runs from January 11-February 1 in the Padnos Student Gallery, with an opening reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday.

January 9, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 10)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Students virtually communicate with peers abroad to prepare for an international job market

The GVSU writing class met with students in Poland, Hungary and the Netherlands.

January 9, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 10)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Students ready their small businesses for holiday shoppers

Three students share the stories behind their small businesses.

December 12, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 8)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Climbing Center celebrates 25 years of competition

The event was also a celebration of the climbing community.

November 28, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 7)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Traverse City Regional Center expands course offerings through partnerships

Grand Valley students can take classes at NMC through a new partnership.

November 14, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 6)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Opera Theatre will perform 'Rent' using three-level set

Performances of the rock musical take place November 17-December 3 at the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

November 14, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 6)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Students volunteer at FIRST Robotics, support new generation of STEM learners

PCEC supports FIRST Robotics teams by offering high schools a practice field at the Shape Corp. Innovation and Design Center and a scholarship to a participant.

October 31, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 5)
Article by Thomas Garrett

How a student secured a Skin Smart award for GVSU

Dena Harb, an allied health sciences major, worked with Student Health Services to meet award requirements and raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer.

October 17, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 4)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Graduate seeks out former professor for help with accessible vehicle design

Melba Vélez Ortiz talked with Hannah Wagner about how people with visual impairments and guide dogs use their vehicles.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett