Articles by Dottie Barnes

744 Lakers receive COVID-19 vaccine at GVSU clinic

Officials said 744 members of the Grand Valley community, most of whom were GVSU students, received the COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic held in the Fieldhouse. Metro Health sponsored the April 16 clinic.

Apr 16, 2021


Faculty member's op-ed on "flipped learning" featured in national education publication

Robert Talbert's article, "Flipped Learning Can Be a Key to Transforming Teaching and Learning Post-Pandemic," was posted online by EdSurge, a publication that covers education and the future of learning.

Apr 15, 2021


Audiology graduate students serve patients in new, on-campus clinic

Graduate students earning a Doctor of Audiology degree at Grand Valley are now able to serve patients in a newly opened clinic on the Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.

Apr 14, 2021


Virus Action Team update: On-campus student vaccine clinic scheduled

Metro Health will lead distribution of the Pfizer vaccine at a GVSU clinic for students on April 16 at the Fieldhouse on the Allendale Campus.

Apr 8, 2021


GVSU economics expert: Local recovery strengthens

Brian Long said although the 2021 economy is poised to grow at the fastest rate in more than 60 years, questions about the 2022 and 2023 economies are beginning to emerge.

Apr 8, 2021


Mt. Vernon Ave. at Fulton St. in Grand Rapids closed for construction beginning April 7

The intersection will be closed while crews work on turning Mount Vernon Avenue into a pedestrian campus, featuring a pathway, green space and a bike trail.

Apr 6, 2021


Alumnus, Capitol Police officer remains focused on law enforcement aspirations amid recent Capitol attacks

Capitol Police Officer Deon Atkins, '15, is earning a master's degree from Grand Valley as he focuses on becoming an FBI special agent.

Apr 5, 2021


Virus Action Team update: COVID-19 Vaccine opportunity

The West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, operated by Kent County, Spectrum Health and Mercy Health, in collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan, has expanded vaccine availability to those 16 and older.

Mar 31, 2021


Nursing graduate program recognized as a top program in the nation

Grand Valleyýs Doctor of Nursing Practice program has been ranked as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Mar 31, 2021


Alumnus says MBA helped him find new opportunity after COVID closed his business

Vince Lambert said he instinctively knew what his next step should be after the effects of COVID-19 caused him to close his Grand Rapids brewery and restaurant.

Mar 26, 2021