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Koda Chronicles: New GVPD canine arrives in West Michigan, settles into new home

Koda, a 2-year-old black lab, is now in West Michigan after completing six weeks of training in Alabama through Vapor Wake Canine company.

Jun 30, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Vaccination Incentive Program announced for students

Grand Valley students who have received a COVID-19 vaccine have the opportunity to win $100. In an effort to increase the vaccination rate on campus, July has been designated as Lakers Vax-Up month.

Jun 29, 2021


Agreement between area high school, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing has far-reaching benefits

PCEC's agreement with the West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids dates back to 2016 and includes placing a graduate engineering student in the school to assist in labs and classrooms.

Jun 28, 2021


Grand Valley boosts financial aid, designates more than $2 million to support students affected by pandemic

Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved a $5.4 million increase in financial aid, an 8 percent increase over last year.

Jun 25, 2021


Cimitile: University provost says time for a change

President Philomena V. Mantella informed the campus community that Provost and Executive Vice President Maria Cimitile has decided to step down from the position she has held for the last four years and chart a new course for her future at Grand Valley.

Jun 25, 2021


Battle Creek high school students learn about education careers, college admission process at GVSU camp

Rising high school seniors from Battle Creek Central High School spent the week learning about careers in education and developing leadership skills at a summer camp in Battle Creek sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek Public Schools and the GVSU College of Education.

Jun 24, 2021


GVSU Community Members Recognize Pride Month

Pride Month may be coming to a close, but the work that members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Grand Valley are doing to create a welcoming and inclusive environment is present year-round.

Jun 24, 2021


Faculty member selected for NEH Summer Institute focused on works of 20th century Black author

Ayana Weekley will spend part of her summer studying Zora Neale Hurston, an early 20th century Black author whose works have found reinvigorated interest.

Jun 23, 2021


GVSU named a 'Best for Vets' college by national outlet

Grand Valley State University has been named a 2021 "Best for Vets" college by the national news outlet Military Times. Grand Valley joins 366 colleges and universities throughout the country that are included on the 2021 list.

Jun 22, 2021


Virus Action Team update: Revisions made to face covering and travel policies

If you are fully vaccinated, you are exempt from wearing a face covering indoors, except everyone must continue to wear a face covering in academic classrooms, labs and other indoor areas of academic instruction.

Jun 21, 2021