Kirkhof College of Nursing
Native of Rwanda on track for nursing degree, establishing project to help other international students
Jackson Byiringiro arrived in Michigan in 2014 from Rwanda thinking he would find a job as a nurse, the same position he held for eight years in his home country.
Mar 4, 2020
Graduate student's empathy for a friend with vision loss leads to research that takes top honors at thesis competition
Afokoghene Odhu, a graduate student pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, entered his research on diabetic retinopathy in the 3-Minute Thesis competition, an annual event sponsored by The Graduate School, and won first place and $500.
Mar 3, 2020
GVSU nursing dean elected to leadership role on national board
Cynthia McCurren, dean and professor of Kirkhof College of Nursing, was elected to serve in a top leadership role for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the national voice for academic nursing.
Feb 25, 2020
Research team midway through NIH grant focused on wayfinding
When Rebecca Davis talks about her team placing an eight-foot American flag on a wall, or oversized, decorative utensils near a dining facility, a casual listener might assume she's an interior designer.
Feb 25, 2020
Nursing students in northern Michigan can transition to GVSU after concurrent agreement
Students at Kirtland Community College in northern Michigan who are interested in pursuing nursing careers will have a seamless transition to earning a bachelor of science in nursing degree at Grand Valley.
Feb 11, 2020
University named Top Producing Institution for number of Fulbright scholars
Grand Valley was named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for the number of faculty members who teach and conduct research overseas.
Feb 10, 2020
GVSU Family Health Center now offers convenience care for campus community
The GVSU Family Health Center is now available as a convenience clinic for campus community members who cannot get in to see their primary care provider.
Feb 3, 2020
KCON students share knowledge at Bodies Revealed exhibition
About 20 nursing students volunteered at the Grand Rapids Public Museum November 16, interacting with guests at the Bodies Revealed exhibition during its opening weekend.
Nov 21, 2019
Community forum focuses on Alzheimer's disease
Panelists at an upcoming Your Health Series forum will discuss the links between Alzheimer's disease research and care interventions and the impact of the disease on communities.
Nov 6, 2019
Clinics for flu shots scheduled through October
The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will staff multiple flu shot clinics for the campus community throughout October.
Sep 24, 2019
