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President Mantella encourages Laker family to bring light to the world

President Philomena V. Mantella encouraged the GVSU community to stay safe, healthy and positive. Share a 30-second video of encouragement on social media. Include #GVPositivity

Mar 27, 2020


How will COVID-19 impact the nonprofit sector? Johnson Center research offers insights

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world, financial implications on employees and businesses are profound. Impacts are being felt across the economy, and the nonprofit sector is not immune. Researchers at Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have analyzed IRS 990 form data and have identified trends in the nonprofit sector that nonprofits can expect to contend with as the pandemic evolves. 

Mar 27, 2020


Spectrum Health moves beds, equipment into CHS as contingency during COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences March 26, as it could become an alternative care site for Spectrum Health if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 26, 2020


Career Center supporting students virtually with job search

Remote and phone appointments with a career center staff member can be scheduled in Handshake, Grand Valley's job portal. Students can also have their resume or cover letter reviewed by a staff member.

Mar 26, 2020


Two teams part of large infrastructure to support faculty during remote learning

The logistics of getting faculty members prepared to teach remotely was an immense undertaking that happened quickly.

Mar 26, 2020


Engineering, occupational safety and health step up with creation, donations of protective equipment for health care workers

Grand Valley students, faculty and staff are donating and creating medical personal protective equipment for health care providers in short supply.

Mar 25, 2020



It's time to get creative when staying in touch with family and friends, GVSU public health expert says

Ranelle Brew says exercise, eat healthy and look for creative ways to stay in touch with people.

Mar 25, 2020


Business center at GVSU helping small businesses affected by COVID-19 with low-interest loans

The Michigan SBDC was asked to support Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a federal program that provides loans of up to $2 million for small businesses, and a state program to support businesses affected by temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation. 

Mar 24, 2020


Campus residential buildings to close beginning March 24 after governor's stay-at-home order

GVSU residential buildings close March 24 and move-out from campus housing will be suspended through April 14. 

Mar 23, 2020