Charter Schools
Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City
High school students from Northern Michigan gathered at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center this week to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning.
May 29, 2026
Curiosity and creativity drive Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central
Students from University Prep High Schools in Detroit explored virtual reality, sustainability research and collaborative problem-solving during the TRIO Upward Bound Detroit STEAM Summit at Michigan Central.
May 26, 2026
Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz
The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.
May 8, 2026
Thompson, Charter Scholars give back during inaugural service day
More than 100 students spent a day volunteering at one of 13 area nonprofit sites.
Apr 2, 2026
GVSU, Excel Charter Academy mark 30 years of innovation in education
For 30 years, Grand Valley has advanced cutting-edge solutions for K-12 students, teachers and administrators as one of Michigan’s first public charter school authorizers.
Nov 13, 2025
Charter Schools Office honors 30 years through Impact 30 grant program
Impact 30 encourages projects that advance student-centered learning through two grant tracks: one for GVSU-authorized charter school partners, and the other for GVSU faculty, staff and students.
Oct 13, 2025
Visionary behind the Thompson Working Families Scholarship is named a 'Michiganian of the Year'
Nearly one in 15 GVSU undergraduate students receives a Thompson scholarship.
Jun 9, 2025
Nonprofit with GVSU roots unites volunteers for projects across Michigan
Michigan Cares for Tourism, a nonprofit founded by a GVSU faculty member, has been organizing restoration projects at parks and recreation areas across the state since 2012.
May 23, 2024
Sport management students host youth teams for class project
A collaboration between the Charter Schools Office and a sports management class put Grand Valley students behind the scenes in creating and managing the game atmosphere and experience for two GVSU-authorized charter schools and their families.
Dec 15, 2023
GVSU pathway program grows with new cohorts of Detroit eighth graders, their parents
More than 800 students participate in program that includes college-readiness workshops.
Jul 27, 2023
