Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
Flint pediatrician will discuss public health, public trust during Great Michigan Read virtual event
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who uncovered the impact lead in Flint's water system was having on children, will discuss public health and environmental inequality during a virtual event presented in partnership by Grand Valley's Kutsche Office of Local History and Grand Rapids Public Library.
Oct 12, 2020
Faculty work in partnership to fill care packages for students in isolation, quarantine
The We Care Project is a collaborative effort among faculty, the Dean of Students' care team, and Housing and Residence Life.
Sep 25, 2020
Back in the classroom, Haas enjoys teaching remotely
Two of Grand Valley's colleges can lay claim to having a former university president among the faculty members who are teaching classes in the fall semester.
Sep 18, 2020
International education takes on new look as winter study abroad programs are suspended
Grand Valley's Padnos International Center has suspended study abroad programs for the winter semester due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
Sep 10, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020
Student uses unique farm experiences as practicum for accelerated, online bachelor's degree program
Kristen Cloutier is turning her unique experiences on farms in the United Kingdom and stateside into a required practicum experience for her bachelor's degree in integrative studies at Grand Valley.
Aug 18, 2020
In op-ed, faculty member says support for women of color graduate students is heightened during COVID-19
In an article published in Inside Higher Ed, a faculty member said institutional support necessary to recruit and retain women of color who are graduate students becomes more significant during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1, 2020
Accelerated, online bachelor's program will help adults succeed in tough economy
Grand Valley's online, accelerated degree program will help adults achieve career success, even during an economy rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
Student Award Convocation virtually recognizes top achievers, excellence in disciplines
The annual ceremony recognizes students who have been nominated for top awards, recognizing overall achievements in the classroom and on campus, and students who achieved excellence in every graduate and undergraduate discipline.
Apr 10, 2020
