Articles by Meagan Saxton

More behind the suit: Meet GVSU's new director of housing and residence life

Kyle Boone began his duties on July 20 and comes to Grand Valley from Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) in Atlanta, where he was the director of Student Housing and Residential Education. Andy Beachnau, associate vice provost for Student Affairs, had served as director of Housing and Residence Life since 1994.

Aug 7, 2020


GVSU students leading campaign to create healthy and safe campus culture

The Student Campus Culture work group has developed a peer-to-peer campaign to promote proper and frequent PPE usage, social distancing and hand washing to protect the overall health of the campus community. The group includes undergraduate, graduate, international and non-traditional students.

Jul 13, 2020


GVSU named "Best in Michigan" for LGBTQ students

Grand Valley is included in the 2020 ranking of "The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in Each State.

Jun 19, 2020


GVSU staff member encourages community to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a holiday that brings people together to celebrate community, listen to speakers, sing and enjoy food. Takeelia Garrett, the student ombuds and co-chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Association at Grand Valley, said this year the celebration means even more.

Jun 18, 2020


GVSU names new director of housing and residence life

After an extensive national search, Kyle Boone has been named director of Housing and Residence Life in the Division of Student Affairs.

Jun 10, 2020


GVSU student engaged in experiential learning through employment initiative

Student Employment + (SE+) was initiated by the Student Employment Office with support from the Career Center and the Division of Inclusion and Equity to create a better employment experience for students.

May 29, 2020


GVSU staff member to present in statewide virtual summit on student voting

The Michigan Student Voting summit is sponsored by Campus Vote Project and the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge. GVSU hosted the summit in the spring of 2019 and is assisting with planning this year's event.

May 20, 2020


Student Employment + initiative enhances opportunities for students, faculty and staff members

In a time when jobs and internships, either for credit or not-for-credit, are difficult for students to come by, a student employment initiative will enhance the opportunities at Grand Valley while providing experiential learning.

May 19, 2020


GVSU students donate appliances to Ottawa County to help those impacted by COVID-19

The county received more than 20 appliances during an organized pickup held shortly after the last day students could move out personal belongings. 

May 14, 2020


GVSU students share their stories of living on campus during COVID-19

For some students, moving out of their on-campus room was not an option.

May 13, 2020