College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

On Target: GVSU graduate has line of motivational greeting cards at retailer

Within the greeting card industry, Grand Valley alumna Shannon Cohen has made it to the show.

Feb 18, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members with published research or other accolades are listed.

Feb 11, 2021


Roger That! conference this year offers a virtual conference with a vast slate of experts

The conference, which honors the life of Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee is February 19 and 20.

Feb 10, 2021


The strongest predictor of who will get COVID-19 vaccine? How vulnerable someone feels about contracting the virus, GVSU researcher finds

Amanda Dillard, associate professor of psychology, said the findings show the power of emotion when people are deciding on whether to receive the vaccine.

Feb 2, 2021


GVSU author follows highly acclaimed novel with short-story collection gaining national plaudits

"Life Among the Terranauts" by Caitlin Horrocks has been featured widely and in major publications.

Feb 1, 2021


Grand Valley Writers Series to hold virtual readings this semester

This semester's slate of authors starts Jan. 29 with a faculty reading and conversation.

Jan 27, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who have given virtual presentations, interviews or had their research published are detailed.

Jan 25, 2021


GVSU poet: While captivating an audience, Amanda Gorman also met towering literary expectations unique to inaugural poems

Amorak Huey, associate professor of writing, said poems are meaningful because they make people pause.

Jan 21, 2021



GVSU expert: With U.S. facing unique stress point, history shows how America emerged stronger after dark times

The current crisis is likely another critical turning point for the country, said Paul Murphy, professor of history.

Jan 11, 2021