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GVSU ranked among top Michigan employers by Forbes

The ranking is part of "America's Best Employers by State."

Aug 25, 2022


Convocation speakers welcome students, usher in academic year

Speakers at Convocation, the traditional start to the academic year, welcomed new students to their new home during an evening event August 24 in the Fieldhouse Arena on the Allendale Campus.

Aug 24, 2022


GVSU dance program part of Grand Rapids Ballet Summer Dance Festival

Students as well as new faculty member Edgar L. Page will perform.

Aug 24, 2022


McNair: Becoming a more student-ready campus is a job for all faculty, staff

Becoming a more student-ready campus means having a better understanding of an institution's data and its students, and planning for this initiative must align with university strategic and enrollment goals.

Aug 24, 2022


Mantella encourages faculty, staff to share beauty and joy of Laker family

Speaking before the attendees at the Faculty/Staff Picnic, Mantella said she hoped over the upcoming year they shared and connected with students, illustrating what makes Grand Valley special.

Aug 23, 2022


AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways

A $1 million donation by Meijer helped fund the purchase of two drones, which will be operated and housed at the Annis Water Resources Institute and help clean West Michigan beaches and waterways from plastic and litter.

Aug 23, 2022


Skills employers want: New York woman enrolls in GVSU program to meet changing industry needs

From her home in Buffalo, New York, Tara Daggett looked at 12 universities but none offered programs that met her needs, until she found Grand Valley's accelerated degree and certification program.

Aug 23, 2022


Grand Valley comes to life with return of students; classes begin Aug. 29

Grand Valley's campus buzzed with activity as students returned to campus for the start of the 2022-23 academic year.

Aug 22, 2022


Top 10 events to attend during your first months at GVSU

Students are back and campus has come to life! University departments are hosting many events during the next few months that you won't want to miss. Below is a list of events that you should check out during your first few months at Grand Valley.

Aug 22, 2022


Senior project for engineering students brings improvements to Grand Haven musical fountain ahead of anniversary show

Visitors to the Grand Haven Musical Fountain will soon enjoy a new synchronized display that includes two new water features created by engineering students as their senior project.

Aug 19, 2022