LEADS

'Mom, we're graduating together!' Mother and daughter relish earning degrees at same time

Eva VanWyck and Corinn VanWyck will be able to watch each other cross the Commencement stage.

Apr 26, 2023


Event celebrates student academic, leadership achievements

A new award presented at the Student Awards Convocation went to a student who, at one point, dropped out of college.

Apr 17, 2023


New GVSU degree program helps students step quickly into jobs they want

A unique degree program at Grand Valley was designed to get people who have technical training into the jobs they want ý and quickly.

Feb 6, 2023


Skills employers want: New York woman enrolls in GVSU program to meet changing industry needs

From her home in Buffalo, New York, Tara Daggett looked at 12 universities but none offered programs that met her needs, until she found Grand Valley's accelerated degree and certification program.

Aug 23, 2022


Local scholarship makes it possible for working adult to continue degree progress at GVSU

The Ludington Writers made its scholarship, once only for high school seniors, available for all ages.

May 19, 2022


For internship project, Traverse City student creates inclusive week at elementary school

More than checking a box for degree completion, Darla Eimers wanted to expose students to cultures other than their own.

Dec 10, 2021


Enrollment in accelerated degree program increases by more than 70 percent

Enrollment in a unique, accelerated degree completion program for adult learners rose 72 percent over last year.

Oct 12, 2021


First LEADS graduates fit state initiative to have more residents with bachelor's degrees

18 students will earn bachelor's degrees in integrative studies at the conclusion of the winter semester.

Apr 22, 2021


Students enrolled in accelerated degree program want bachelor's degree for job security

In this most unusual of academic years, more than 150 adult students have committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree through Grand Valley's new accelerated, online program.

Nov 20, 2020


Starts and stops on path to degree: Successful business owner spurred to reenroll after receiving letter

When Rob Alway received his Grand Valley diploma in the mail, it meant more to him than something to display in an office. Alway's diploma represented a completion of a 30-year-journey.

Oct 7, 2020