College of Education and Community Innovation

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024


Why do teachers stay? CECI programs show success in retention for early-career teachers

Two mentoring programs from CECI are proving to be valuable tactics in retaining young teachers in Battle Creek Public Schools.

Apr 17, 2024


Five innovations we saw at the Reach Higher Showcase

About 150 projects were presented to a crowd of over 400 people at the Reach Higher Showcase on April 12. Here are five presentations from the event.

Apr 15, 2024


Reach Higher Showcase exhibits will include student group's approach to interfaith understanding

An Interfaith Photovoice project will be among the 100-plus exhibits at Friday's Showcase at the DeVos Center.

Apr 9, 2024



Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation

The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.

Feb 6, 2024


Army ROTC looks to increase participation, visibility on campus

The sight of Grand Valley students in military uniforms on campus is more common this year, thanks to the coordinated efforts of GVSU’s Admissions and Recruitment office, the Office of the Provost, the College of Education and Community Innovation and ROTC leadership at Western Michigan University.

Jan 10, 2024


23 GVSU highlights from 2023

See some of the top stories, videos, social media and photos that captured life as Lakers.

Dec 19, 2023


Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime: December 2023 Commencement in photos

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

Dec 13, 2023


Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'

Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.

Dec 6, 2023