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Winterfest events bring students together on campus

Winterfest, a Grand Valley tradition from years past, is back and will run through February 14 on the Allendale Campus.

Feb 8, 2021


GVSU offers tuition-free program for qualified students from six Michigan counties

University leaders are committed to opening access to higher education and have announced a tuition-free program for students from low-income backgrounds who live in six Michigan counties.

Feb 8, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Efforts by campus community keeping COVID numbers low

The GVSU Data Dashboard shows the relatively low number of COVID-19 cases. This is directly related to efforts by the campus community to practice safety protocols.

Feb 5, 2021


Simulation Center team provides virtual presentation for high school students

A group of Grand Rapids high school students took a virtual tour of the Simulation Center in the Cook-DeVos Center of Health Sciences and heard from academic advisors in the College of Health Professions and Kirkhof College of Nursing.

Feb 5, 2021


GVSU economics expert: Local recovery hits a peak

The West Michigan economy jumped into 2021 on a very positive note. Typical of most recession recoveries, nearly all statistics reflect the pent-up demand created over these past months, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.

Feb 4, 2021


A season of adapting

The Laker women's basketball team topped Ashland University, 70-67, January 17 before a silent crowd of cardboard cutouts, teammates and officials.

Feb 4, 2021



Virtual Faculty Convocation will recognize outstanding contributions, years of service

Faculty members will be honored for outstanding contributions and years of service to Grand Valley at the annual Faculty Convocation on Tuesday, February 9.

Feb 3, 2021


Open learning expert urges GV leadership to "tiptoe into to the future" after COVID disruption

COVID-19 has proved a formidable force in disrupting traditional education systems since March of 2020, but Sanjay Sarma, vice president for open learning at MIT, said the pandemic leaves room for growth for higher education.

Feb 2, 2021


The strongest predictor of who will get COVID-19 vaccine? How vulnerable someone feels about contracting the virus, GVSU researcher finds

Amanda Dillard, associate professor of psychology, said the findings show the power of emotion when people are deciding on whether to receive the vaccine.

Feb 2, 2021