Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
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
GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
Kelly Lowenstein named new civil discourse professor
The new faculty member to be named as Padnos/Sarosik Professor of Civil Discourse will bring his knowledge of global journalism and the impact of "fake news" to the position.
Dec 2, 2019
Second coat drive underway
Organizers are seeking new or gently used winter coats to give to students in need.
Nov 27, 2019
Two longtime professors to retire
Jonathan White, professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Frederik Meijer Honors College, and Stephen Rowe, a philosophy and liberal studies professor, will retire in December.
Nov 25, 2019
Annual symposium will focus on building skills for civil conversations
The sixth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium at Grand Valley will focus on building the skills needed for civil conversations.
Nov 11, 2019
