College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

New AWRI director to begin role in January

Stuart Jones, a faculty member in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Biological Sciences, has been named the executive director of GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Sep 4, 2024



Mantella: 'Our work is worthy, it's essential and it's absolutely thrilling'

The University Address was held August 20 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Aug 20, 2024


GVSU corpse flower, now dormant, back home after a summer adventure

See how the trip went for the rare tropical plant that bloomed unexpectedly, leading to a temporary home.

Jul 30, 2024


Campaign will help more students have study abroad experiences

Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.

Jul 15, 2024



New Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence eager to embed in community, guide students

Katya Grokhovsky, an interdisciplinary artist, is starting the residency in August.

Jun 20, 2024


Once again, GVSU's blooming corpse flower draws crowds

People waited hours to see the plant that was on loan to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Jun 19, 2024



Music professor is link to Grand Valley's newest international partnership

Music professor Marlen Vavrikova grew up in Czechia and helped facilitate the exchange between GVSU and the University of Ostrava.

Jun 10, 2024