Academics & Research
Students help small businesses with marketing, business plans as owners navigate COVID-19
LendGR, a new program in the Seidman College of Business, is pairing students with area small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them develop or strengthen their businesses.
Oct 19, 2020
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
Making Waves: Artists and writers tell stories, explore different sides of water themes through their creativity
Graphic design, poems and other creations help broaden the discussion about water, lending different perspectives and tapping into emotions surrounding the life force.
Oct 9, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery continues
The economic recovery in West Michigan that began in July is still on track, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Oct 5, 2020
KCON receives grant to integrate behavioral health, primary care services for vulnerable populations
A $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund allows KCON to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a vulnerable population in Grand Rapids.
Sep 29, 2020
Making Waves: GVSU faculty members working to address global water cleanliness
Their work is aimed at both improving drinking water for citizens and highlighting difficulties in finding it.
Sep 17, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery picks up speed
The economic bounce that was expected for West Michigan has arrived, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Sep 8, 2020
Autism Education Center's strong network key to supporting students and professionals during pandemic
Professionals statewide knew they needed to quickly collaborate to help their students when learning was initially disrupted. They maintained that contact as they prepared for fall, said Amy Matthews, the center's director.
Sep 1, 2020
Decades-long GVSU tree swallow study continually benefits science, students
Michael Lombardo set up nesting boxes along the south side of the Allendale Campus to study the birds. The data collected is a rich source of information for ongoing analysis.
Aug 27, 2020
College of Engineering and Computing earns grant for combined degree program
Grand Valley's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a program that will support students who are earning a combined bachelor's and master's degree program in engineering.
Aug 25, 2020
