Community Engagement

New endowed professor will focus on role civil discourse can play in polarization

Greg Warsen, assistant professor of educational leadership, was selected as the new Padnos/Sarosik endowed professor of civil discourse.

Dec 5, 2022


Pathway to GVSU program grows with addition of Detroit PAL youth

Many students in Detroit and Muskegon now participate in the university's Pathway to GVSU program.

Nov 29, 2022


Muskegon Innovation Hub caters to community, adds space for artists

The Muskegon Innovation Hub provides services and space to entrepreneurs and now offers space to local artists looking to create.

Nov 11, 2022


Teach-In celebrates 10 years of raising awareness through collaborative sessions

The 10th Teach-In, with more than 30 sessions under the umbrella of "Power, Privilege and Difficult Dialogues," will offer two days of education on November 9-10 in Allendale and Grand Rapids.

Nov 2, 2022


Public health students, faculty help bring smiles to Grand Rapids schools

Grand Valley & GRPS team up for Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, bringing dental screening and wellness education to local schools.

Oct 25, 2022


Homecoming: Five Lakers will be recognized for their service to GVSU, professions

The Alumni Association will celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of five Lakers during Homecoming activities.

Oct 19, 2022


GVSU partners with Michigan Works! to offer job seekers short-term training programs

Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center has partnered with Michigan Works! on a program that assists job seekers in rural areas who want to transition from education and training programs to better-paying jobs and careers.

Oct 18, 2022


GVSU visual studies project helps explore key Holland location as leaders consider future

Sara Alsum-Wassenaar has led the project that explores the many facets of a location.

Oct 17, 2022


Bernal named to Crain's list of LGBTQ leaders

Jesse Bernal, chief of staff to the president and vice president for Inclusion and Equity, was named a 2022 Notable LGBTQ Business Leader by Crain's Detroit Business.

Oct 5, 2022


KCON, McLaren Health Care earn award for collaboration to improve access to primary care

KCON and McLaren Health Care earned an AACN award for collaborating to expand health care access and increase the diversity among nurse leaders in rural and underserved communities in Michigan.

Sep 29, 2022