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Team led by GVSU expert creates website to honor West Michigan Holocaust survivors

Rob Franciosi, professor of English, has worked with a team that includes GVSU students and a graduate.

Jun 30, 2022



GVSU engineering students now have pathway to master's degree in architecture from KCAD

GVSU interdisciplinary engineering students interested in pursuing a master's degree in architecture from KCAD can do so in an accelerated timeline.

Jun 20, 2022


Mantella, other leaders tackle systemic issues at Black Boys and Men Symposium

K-12 and higher education leaders addressed the challenges of the systems that impact Black men and boys and the need to create conditions for their success at a symposium sponsored by the Division of Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach.

Jun 10, 2022


More than 250 expected at first Black Boys and Men Symposium

More than 250 people are expected to participate in the Black Boys and Men Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Division of Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach.

Jun 2, 2022


New carved Anishinaabek limestone sculpture installed on Pew Grand Rapids Campus

The piece, "Akii Ndodem" (Earth Totem) was created by Jason Quigno, a local Anishinaabe artist.

Jun 1, 2022


Battle Creek organizations show support for city students through two partnerships with GVSU

Support for Battle Creek high school students to attend Grand Valley without financial burden was evident in that city this week as new pipeline scholars were introduced and an organization announced an innovative scholarship program.

May 18, 2022


GVSU team part of community effort to help military veterans and families with home improvements

They were volunteering as part of Operation United, an effort by Heart of West Michigan United Way.

May 13, 2022


Interactive health technology on display at GRPM exhibit

Grand Valley is well represented within a Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibit that highlights the evolution of medicine.

May 12, 2022


Latino high school students find community and connections on campus

More than 1,000 high school students found their community at Grand Valley May 6 during a Latino youth conference.

May 6, 2022