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GVSU named No. 1 place to work in Michigan in Forbes 2020 rankings
Grand Valley State University is ranked No. 1 in Michigan by Forbes in its list of America's best employers for 2020. In its second annual ranking of "America's Best Employers by State" Forbes released a list for each state, ranking the best 75 employers in Michigan.
Aug 31, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020
myBlueLaker virtual assistant app launches
Grand Valley is launching myBlueLaker, a new virtual assistant app that will help students navigate campus, answer questions and much more.
Aug 28, 2020
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 2020
New CLAS dean affirms value of liberal education, especially during uncertain times, in virtual first college meeting
Jennifer Drake said CLAS offers studies that equip students with the skills to help them adapt now and for a lifetime.
Aug 27, 2020
Photos: GVSU move-in week 2020
New and returning Grand Valley students carried furniture, boxes and other personal items into living centers during move-in August 23-27.
Aug 27, 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
Virus Action Team update: Random testing begins on campus
Grand Valley has launched a COVID-19 random testing program for residential students at the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Aug 26, 2020
Email signature policy approved
The university has approved of a new policy relating to email signatures.
Aug 26, 2020
Orientations for new students of color focus on building community
Taylen Inthisane is a first-year student from Grand Haven. While he plans to commute to campus for classes, Inthisane was among 40 students who attended the first Asian Student Orientation. The mostly virtual orientation was held August 24-25. It was one of four orientations held for diverse student populations to help build community and introduce campus resources and services.
Aug 26, 2020
