Articles by Anna Young
Showcase highlights student sustainability research
More than 25 research projects will be on display in this year's sustainability showcase, hosted by Grand Valley's environmental and sustainability studies program (ENS).
Nov 15, 2021
Grand Valley named a top performer in national sustainable campus index
Grand Valley has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Sustainable Campus Index, ranking second among master's institutions.
Nov 9, 2021
Grand Valley again named a Green College by The Princeton Review
For the 12th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review.
Oct 27, 2021
Sustainability Month at GVSU recognized with events across campus
Throughout the month of October, Grand Valley will celebrate Sustainability Month with several events.
Oct 1, 2021
Alumni brothers plant 'U-pick' sunflower field to raise spirits during pandemic
Brothers Ross and Jordan Bremer, alumni of the Seidman College of Business, were looking for a way to bring joy to their community during the COVID-19 pandemic. They leveraged their years of farming experience to plant a 'U-pick' sunflower field near the Allendale Campus.
Jul 30, 2021
Sustainable Agriculture Project to host farm stand on Allendale Campus through summer
Grand Valley's farm stand began on June 2 in front of Lake Michigan Hall on the Allendale Campus. The stand was open from 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and will continue at the same time on Wednesdays into October.
Jun 3, 2021
Grand Valley receives gold status from national sustainability group
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has awarded Grand Valley a STARS gold rating in recognition of the university's sustainability efforts.
May 11, 2021
Volunteer event at GVSU's Sustainable Agriculture Project closes out Earth Week
This year's Earth Day celebration expanded to a full week of events, culminating in a volunteer opportunity at Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP).
Apr 27, 2021
Innovation Fund proposal will accelerate open educational resources
The most recent proposal to the Innovation Fund will seek to expand University Librariesý publishing capacity for open educational resources, or OER. The Innovation Fund, one of President Philomena V. Mantella's initiatives to propel Grand Valley forward, will invest specifically in proposals that cover one of the five presidential priorities outlined by Mantella.
Apr 9, 2021
A look back: GVSU's most memorable stories of 2020
In 2020, as Grand Valley joined the world in grappling with the COVID-19 crisis, the university also created more education opportunities for a wide range of learners while reaffirming its commitment to student-centered research and community engagement.
Dec 22, 2020
