Articles by Leah Twilley

GVSU group develops system to reduce hospital infections

The three-device system was designed for nurses, doctors and other health care workers who come in direct contact with patients. 

Nov 8, 2018


Grand Valley to offer students transportation to the polls

"Voter vans" will run every 20 minutes from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on November 6. The pick-up and drop-off location is the bus stop in front of Kirkhof Center and parking lot D-1 on the Allendale Campus. 

Nov 2, 2018


Campus mourns death of computing faculty member

Joseph Hornik, instructor and internship coordinator for the School of Computing and Information Systems, died October 25 after a short illness. He was 69.

Nov 1, 2018


Sustainable Agriculture Project receives national innovation award

Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project received the Innovative Project Award by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.

Nov 1, 2018


Where did they land? GVSU report details post-graduate destinations

More than 60 percent of Grand Valley alumni who participated in the Career Center's 2016-2017 First Destination Survey reported having a job offer before graduating.

Oct 31, 2018


Today: GVSU students holding vigil for synagogue shooting victims 

The vigil, organized by the Grand Valley Hillel Chapter and Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, will start at 7:15 p.m. at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.

Oct 29, 2018


Alumnus researches use of artificial intelligence for humanitarian efforts

For many years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aka drones, have been widely used for military operations. But a recent computer science graduate took a deep dive into researching another use of drones: search and rescue efforts for humanitarian purposes.

Oct 29, 2018


Students build wicked costumes for Mary Free Bed patients

The 27 costume requests this year ranged from a mermaid, a princess and a pony to Batman, a flying magic carpet and the Polar Express train.

Oct 24, 2018


Dean of students meet, greet events planned 

Loren Rullman, vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students, will host meet and greet events October 29 and 30 for students.

Oct 23, 2018


Students to celebrate founders, donors of Grand Valley

The Laker Traditions Team and Student Alumni Association are teaming up to host several events October 22-26 to celebrate the founders and supporters of Grand Valley.

Oct 19, 2018