Winter 2021

Milos Topic: chief digital officer

He's a problem solver and likes to challenge the status quo while also challenging himself and his teams to grow and improve.

Winter 2021|Q & A


Read article 'An educated person helps the next generation'

'An educated person helps the next generation'

Members of a historically Black sorority may be small in number, but they are mighty in their reach and plan to raise $450,000 for a scholarship fund.

Winter 2021|Feature

Read article When life gives you lemons ...

When life gives you lemons ...

A new program in the Seidman College of Business pairs students with business owners to help them develop or strengthen their businesses, while providing opportunities for students.

Winter 2021|Feature

Read article The academic approach to COVID-19

The academic approach to COVID-19

For faculty members with academic training in issues related to a pandemic, the academic year presents a unique window for research and for sharing expertise with students.

Winter 2021|Feature


VMA faculty member sculpts glass to explore the fragile dynamics of cities

Norwood Viviano spends much time contemplating and studying cities -- their plight, their futures with climate change and how their histories shaped them.

Winter 2021|Arts


Read article Young family focused on diversity awareness through scholarship support

Young family focused on diversity awareness through scholarship support

"If something is important to you, whether you have $1 to give or $100,000, it makes a difference."

Winter 2021|Supporting Future Leaders

Read article Directory highlights accomplishments of  alumni business owners

Directory highlights accomplishments of alumni business owners

The directory highlights alumni business owners, while providing members of the GVSU community with the opportunity to conduct business with fellow Lakers.

Winter 2021|Alumni Feature

Read article The President's Page

The President's Page

"As we design our future, we remain committed to expanding access so the promise of a Grand Valley education is available to all learners throughout their lifetimes."

Winter 2021|The President's Page


Pawsativity

GVM staff members salute their four-legged co-workers for staying 'Pawsative' while working from home.

Winter 2021|Focal Point / Behind the Lens


Read article Providing access to opportunities through transportation

Providing access to opportunities through transportation

In Indianapolis, Anna Gremling '01 and '04 helps improve the quality of life for residents by keeping transportation moving and planning for the future.

Winter 2021|Alumni Profile

Read article Facilities Services engineers invent system to improve HVAC efficiency

Facilities Services engineers invent system to improve HVAC efficiency

An invention conceived by three Grand Valley staff members could play a role in helping commercial buildings use less energy in the future.

Winter 2021|Sustainability

Read article Holiday brunch with Santa & Louie  re-imagined for 2020

Holiday brunch with Santa & Louie re-imagined for 2020

The Young Alumni Council partnered with Stir It Up Bakery to produce cookie kits for the event.

Winter 2021|Alumni News