Community Engagement

GVSU researchers studying high chloride, phosphorus levels in Grand Rapids lake

Data samples collected by GVSU researchers from a lake in eastern Grand Rapids shows high levels of phosphorus and chloride and may indicate a widespread problem across the state.

Apr 5, 2022


38 teams to compete in FIRST Robotics district event at GVSU

Teams from 38 Michigan high schools -- from Allendale to Iron Mountain to Zeeland -- will converge at Grand Valley State University March 24-26 for the FIRST Robotics district event.

Mar 23, 2022


Animation students create images to accent Grand Rapids Ballet dancers on stage

The work will be part of the Ballet's Jumpstart Performance on March 25-27.

Mar 22, 2022


See images from the regional Science Olympiad competition that was once again fully in person

The tournament welcome about 700 middle school and high school students to the Allendale Campus.

Mar 22, 2022


College of Health Professions to partner with Samaritas Senior Living for intergenerational exchange program

Grand Valley's College of Health Professions has partnered with Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids to develop an immersive program where students will interact with seniors on a daily basis.

Mar 21, 2022


GVSU to host special presentation of theater production 'Anne and Emmett'

The production will be held March 24 at the Loosemore Auditorium in DeVos Center.

Mar 17, 2022


Center for Civil Discourse symposium will explore radical empathy

The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse will host its eighth annual symposium on March 23, focused on bridging divides through a concept the keynote speaker calls "radical empathy."

Mar 17, 2022


Michigan Science Olympiad regional competition returns to GVSU

The event will be fully in person after pandemic interruptions.

Mar 16, 2022


Mercantile Bank programs provide GVSU students with assistance for education expenses, experience in banking fields

Mercantile Bank has launched the Mentoring, Aspiring, Preparing program and, in partnership with Grand Valley, a scholarship, providing students with assistance for their education expenses while exposing them to careers in banking.

Mar 15, 2022


Politically active junior selected for Campus Compact fellowship program

Christina Vann, a junior who is majoring in public and nonprofit administration, was named to the incoming class of Newman Civic Fellows, an initiative of Campus Compact.

Mar 11, 2022