Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

New endowed professor will focus on role civil discourse can play in polarization

Greg Warsen, assistant professor of educational leadership, was selected as the new Padnos/Sarosik endowed professor of civil discourse.

Dec 5, 2022


Grand Valley State president secured until 2029

Board of Trustees votes to keep President Philomena V. Mantella in her position until June 2029

Nov 4, 2022


GVSU trustees approve new degree program that builds on technical associate degree

Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a new degree program designed for students who completed an associate of applied science degree and want to strengthen their academic skills to take the next step in their careers.

Nov 4, 2022


University initiative will create culture of civil conversation, interrupt polarization

Four campus partners have collaborated to bring to Grand Valley and the community a yearlong series of programs designed to foster a culture of civil conversation and provide participants with tools to interrupt polarization.

Aug 25, 2022


Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students

Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.

Aug 8, 2022


Students in environmental studies class immerse themselves on Beaver Island during field school

Ten Grand Valley students had what a faculty member called 'a study abroad experience in the middle of Lake Michigan.'

Jul 19, 2022


Local scholarship makes it possible for working adult to continue degree progress at GVSU

The Ludington Writers made its scholarship, once only for high school seniors, available for all ages.

May 19, 2022


Center for Civil Discourse symposium will explore radical empathy

The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse will host its eighth annual symposium on March 23, focused on bridging divides through a concept the keynote speaker calls "radical empathy."

Mar 17, 2022


For 25th year, GVSU hosting Michigan Model Arab League

This year's conference is February 17-19 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2022


Grand Valley celebrates the life of Lena Meijer

Grand Valley and West Michigan are remembering Lena Meijer, who died on January 15. She was 102.

Jan 16, 2022