COVID-19
High school students gain work experience, math skills as GVSU consultants during summer jobs
Eight West Michigan high school students learned more about college and gained work experience as consultants to President Philomena V. Mantella through a City of Grand Rapids summer program.
Sep 28, 2020
COVID-19 Call Center volunteers provide compassion, empathy, resources
More than 35 volunteer faculty and staff members have listened empathetically and offered resources to hundreds of students, parents and supporters who have called the GVSU COVID-19 Call Center.
Sep 22, 2020
Volunteer physicians monitor Laker team practices under Ottawa County order
Laker student athletes are able to continue practicing under the "Staying in Place" order, thanks to a volunteer corps of area physicians.
Sep 21, 2020
Ottawa County Department of Public Health issues two-week "Staying in Place" order for GVSU students living in Allendale Township
The two-week order begins September 17 and lasts through October 1.
Sep 16, 2020
Flu vaccination clinics scheduled, appointments required
The GVSU Family Health Center will staff multiple flu vaccination clinics for the campus community beginning October 1 and will take appointments to fill slots.
Sep 15, 2020
Virtual conference on interprofessional education will focus on best practices, resources
The 13th annual Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education, and Research Center (MIPERC) Conference, and first virtual, will be held September 16-18.
Sep 11, 2020
International education takes on new look as winter study abroad programs are suspended
Grand Valley's Padnos International Center has suspended study abroad programs for the winter semester due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.
Sep 10, 2020
Eyebrow smiles and social distance: Faculty members enjoy connecting with students, regardless of setting
Whether teaching courses in-person or remotely, Grand Valley faculty members said it felt good to connect with students and reported a smooth start to the semester.
Sep 4, 2020
Three TRIO programs receive $4.5 million in federal grants to support first-generation students
Three TRIO programs at Grand Valley received federal grants totaling $4.5 million over five years to continue supporting students who are first in their families to attend college or have limited incomes.
Sep 2, 2020
Pandemic forces some international students to start fall semester in their home countries
Grand Valley's international students truly reflect their global roots as some new students are starting fall semester classes remotely from Mexico, Tanzania, Ghana and other countries.
Aug 31, 2020