News from Grand Valley State University

College of Education and Community Innovation

Brown encourages audience to recall King's legacy when creating change

A recognized expert in Black voting rights, Brown gave a rescheduled presentation about MLK's legacy.

Mar 26, 2025


Students leave a mark in North Carolina during spring break

Nearly 30 students traveled to North Carolina to assist a community still recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Mar 19, 2025


GVSU Day of Giving allows community members to give where it matters most to them

March 20 marks Grand Valley's second Day of Giving, a collective day when Lakers can support funds that help students succeed.

Mar 10, 2025


Faculty will be recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service at ceremony

The 18th annual Faculty Awards Convocation is February 18 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.

Feb 10, 2025


Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books

A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.

Jan 8, 2025


State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators

The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.

Dec 11, 2024


GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 10, 2024


Civil Discourse Symposium will highlight Gen Z voices with student panel

"Gen Z Voices: If We Were President" will be held November 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Nov 13, 2024


Partnership agreement opens doors to GVSU advanced degrees for Albany State students

Students at the Georgia institution can earn master's degrees in public administration, health administration or communications at Grand Valley.

Sep 25, 2024


GVSU sponsoring International Hospitality Students Day

Hospitality and tourism students from around the world will get the opportunity to listen and connect with some of the industry's top executives and insiders.

Sep 16, 2024