Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Pediatrician who uncovered Flint water crisis will visit campus as part of Great Michigan Read

The author of a book recounting her discovery of how children and residents of Flint were exposed to lead in their drinking water will visit campus as part of the Great Michigan Read.

Mar 10, 2020


Raised travel advisory suspends study abroad programs in Italy

Grand Valley has suspended its study abroad programs in Italy and asked students there to return to the U.S. due to travel advisories related to the coronavirus.

Feb 29, 2020


Semester in Grand Rapids, Detroit programs will hold informational session

Completing an immersive experience like Semester in Grand Rapids gave Sarah Stromski the skills and confidence to land a part-time job and a renewed vigor to complete her degree.

Feb 18, 2020


GVSU's accelerated degree program will improve state's productivity, fit governor's initiative

With Michigan's governor on campus, President Philomena V. Mantella announced February 12 an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor's degrees and enhance the state's productivity.

Feb 12, 2020


University named Top Producing Institution for number of Fulbright scholars

Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas.

Feb 10, 2020


Faculty member, former CDC researcher brings expertise on coronavirus to class

Like other universities around the country, Grand Valley continues to monitor the coronavirus and its global impact.

Feb 5, 2020


New degree program captures students' passion for environment

Approved as a degree program one year ago, Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) now has nearly 70 students who have declared it as a major.

Jan 28, 2020


Students from Australia watch country's devastating bushfires with worry

Jesse Goodyear, an accounting major and native of Australia, could hear the relief in his mom's voice during a phone call several days ago. "She said, 'It's raining today,' and you could hear in her voice how happy that made her," said Goodyear, a sophomore.

Jan 17, 2020


Is a war between the U.S. and Iran inevitable? GVSU expert shares insight

Gamal Gasim, an expert on the Middle East, said the fallout from the action by the U.S. is complex.

Jan 3, 2020


Honors College faculty member, former dean to retire

Longtime professor and former dean Jane Toot will retire from Grand Valley in December after nearly three decades of service.

Dec 10, 2019