Center for Adult and Continuing Studies
Skills employers want: New York woman enrolls in GVSU program to meet changing industry needs
From her home in Buffalo, New York, Tara Daggett looked at 12 universities but none offered programs that met her needs, until she found Grand Valley's accelerated degree and certification program.
Aug 23, 2022
Proctor named director of Alumni Relations
Kara Van Dam, vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning, announced that Susan Proctor will assume duties as Grand Valley's director of Alumni Relations.
Jan 4, 2022
For internship project, Traverse City student creates inclusive week at elementary school
More than checking a box for degree completion, Darla Eimers wanted to expose students to cultures other than their own.
Dec 10, 2021
Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent
Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.
Oct 12, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members who received accolades or published works are recognized.
Jun 11, 2021
Traverse City alumni say NMC University Center is benefit to northern Michigan
The University Center at Northwestern Michigan College is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Jun 7, 2021
First LEADS graduates fit state initiative to have more residents with bachelor's degrees
18 students will earn bachelor's degrees in integrative studies at the conclusion of the winter semester.
Apr 22, 2021
No return to normal: Panelists say education needs to better serve students when COVID-19 is over
Panelists at a virtual event who discussed the impact of COVID-19 on education agreed that when pandemic mitigation strategies are lifted a "return to normal" will not be the best-case scenario for many K-12 or college students.
Mar 5, 2021
Cimitile names new vice provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning
Kara H. Van Dam is the current vice president and dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Dec 10, 2020
Students enrolled in accelerated degree program want bachelor's degree for job security
In this most unusual of academic years, more than 150 adult students have committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree through Grand Valley's new accelerated, online program.
Nov 20, 2020