Steps to a military friendly campus means building bridges with student veterans
The 400 student veterans on campus represent a small segment of the population, yet they have received increased attention over the years from university leaders.
Innovation Fund grant designed to turn computing program into talent pipeline
Computer science students will have increased access to a growing program designed to give real-world experiences, thanks to the university's first Innovation Fund grant.
Laker community adapts to fall semester with safety at forefront
University leaders monitored the four Ts (tracking, technology, testing and tracing) as students moved back to campus and the fall semester started amid challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
A paradigm shift for the teaching profession
The COVID-19 pandemic created an extraordinary opportunity for Grand Valley experts to offer materials and resources to support K-12 students and teachers across the globe.
Mathias Alten at 150
This is the story of an immigrant who settled in West Michigan, withstood the isolation of a pandemic, and celebrated the beauty found in his local surroundings.
First-timers on campus
Four people new to Michigan stepped into leadership roles on campus in the fall semester.
The results are in: 2020 GVSU alumni survey
More than 2,600 alumni completed the 2020 survey created by the Alumni Relations team. Results provide the university with a better understanding of alumni expectations.
For the love of plants
Tim Evans peppers his presentations and conversations about botany with a folksy vibe, pop cultural references and even somersaulting, all to heighten interest in plants.
Harvesting Hope
The Sustainable Agriculture Project, the university's educational farm, has donated more than 500 pounds of produce to support communities impacted by COVID-19.
Detroit photographer builds business, provides hope to aspiring artists
The owner of Matthew LaVere Photography is a self-professed gearhead who loves the problem-solving that comes with high-profile photo shoots.
Supporting Black Excellence
Brian '08, '14 & Olubunmi (Bunmi) Parks '08, '13 work in Detroit and maintain ties to Grand Valley through support of a scholarship.
The President's Page
President Philomena V. Mantella discusses the opportunities a challenging semester bring.