Community Engagement
GVSU to showcase pieces by Mathias Alten, 'Dean of Michigan Painters,' in statewide traveling exhibition
GVSU, holder of the largest public collection of Alten's works, will share some of these pieces to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Alten's birth in 1871.
Sep 9, 2020
Autism Education Center's strong network key to supporting students and professionals during pandemic
Professionals statewide knew they needed to quickly collaborate to help their students when learning was initially disrupted. They maintained that contact as they prepared for fall, said Amy Matthews, the center's director.
Sep 1, 2020
Scholarship fund created in memory of longtime athletic trainer, graduate
Daniel Chappell was a dedicated mentor to Grand Valley athletic training students. He worked for decades with student athletes at a West Michigan high school.
Aug 21, 2020
GVSU research: Restoration of Muskegon Lake increases home values by $7.9 million, additional recreation benefits total nearly $28 million annually
The study, led by Paul Isely, shows the significant economic benefit of the restoration, which has drawn people to the lake even more than originally projected.
Aug 10, 2020
Slow and steady, with a head start: GVSU biology researchers, local zoo work to boost survival chances for vulnerable turtles
The collaboration, which also includes a West Michigan nature center, is an effort to boost the population of Eastern box turtles.
Jul 24, 2020
Students help business center connect small businesses to critical resources in wake of COVID-19 pandemic
GVSU students and alumni are playing a key role in helping the SBDC assist small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 17, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below. The campus community can self-submit a sketch online for future publication.
Jul 13, 2020
Alumni Business Directory aims to enhance Laker community
More than 100 restaurants, consulting firms and retail stores are listed online in the new Alumni Owned Business directory.
Jul 2, 2020
GVSU-related program awards grants to K-12 districts for promoting water education
The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a collaboration with State of Michigan partners to help cultivate the next generation of water stewards, leaders and decision-makers.
Jun 16, 2020
Four from GVSU recognized for service by Campus Compact for Michigan
Four Grand Valley community members were recognized for their civic contributions by Campus Compact of Michigan, a 24-member coalition of institutions dedicated to expanding opportunities for civic engagement and community service.
Jun 5, 2020
