Enrollment Development
University begins search for vice president for Enrollment Development
An executive search firm has been hired to assist in recruiting efforts to replace retiring Vice President Lynn "Chick" Blue.
Oct 14, 2019
GVSU welcomes one of its largest first-year classes
Grand Valley State University enrolled one of the largest first-year classes in its history this fall. It's the eighth year in a row the university has welcomed more than 4,000 freshmen to campus, and they're coming into college with impressive academic records from high school.
Sep 18, 2019
Lynn "Chick" Blue honored for career dedicated to students, university
Lynn "Chick" Blue, '86, vice president for Enrollment Development, was honored for a legacy of mentoring students and her support for the university.
Apr 9, 2019
Naming ceremony for Blue Connection to be held April 9
Lynn "Chick" Blue, '86, vice president for Enrollment Development, will be honored for her longtime dedication to students and support for Grand Valley during a naming ceremony for the Lynn M. Blue Connection on the Allendale Campus.
Apr 4, 2019
The Connection named for Vice President Blue
The Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connection on the Allendale Campus as the Lynn M. Blue Connection, in honor of Lynn "Chick" Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development.
Nov 8, 2018
Math professor named interim registrar
Pam Wells, professor of mathematics, was appointed as interim associate vice president and registrar.
Aug 20, 2018
Soman named interim dean of College of Education
Provost Maria Cimitile has named Sherril Soman interim dean of the College of Education, beginning August 1.
Jul 25, 2018
Detroit couple increases scholarships to working families, Grand Valley students
Hundreds of students at Grand Valley State University will get a financial boost thanks to the generosity of a Detroit area couple and their foundation. Bob and Ellen Thompson are increasing their investment in student success by expanding the Thompson Working Family Scholarship Program.
Apr 17, 2018
Blue announces retirement from Grand Valley after 50 years
When Lynn "Chick" McNamara Blue was hired at Grand Valley State University as a clerk typist in 1968, she was put on a six-month probation. Her performance must have been acceptable because she is now a vice president and will break the record for the longest-serving employee when she passes the 50-year mark in September. While she noted she is definitely a Laker for a Lifetime, Blue announced she will stop showing up at the office each day at the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2018
Scholarship established by vice president reflects history of dedication to students
Known for her unwavering dedication to students, Lynn (Chick) Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development, has established a new scholarship that will support students who otherwise could not afford to attend Grand Valley.
Jan 30, 2018
