Office of the Provost

New network shows signs of success

The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.

Oct 24, 2018


Big Data Month events to focus on FOIAs, health care, climate change and more

The benefits of data analysis in areas such as journalism, climate change, health care and even analyzing ancient Greek texts, will be examined during multiple Big Data Month events at Grand Valley throughout September.

Aug 31, 2018


Speakers give advice, take selfie at Convocation

Kevin Patterson graduated from Grand Valley with a master's degree in 2005 and on August 24, he finally got his selfie with President Thomas J. Haas.

Aug 24, 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


GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.

Jul 23, 2018


GVSU names new vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students

Provost Maria Cimitile has announced the appointment of Loren Rullman as vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students.

Apr 23, 2018


DECA Blazers team earns most Laker Effect Challenge prize money

The DECA Blazers team secured the most prize money during the Spring Laker Effect Challenge.

Apr 17, 2018


Six teams will present ideas at Laker Effect Challenge

Six teams will present their innovative ideas to make lasting community change before a panel of judges at the Spring Laker Effect Challenge on April 12.

Apr 9, 2018


Summit for 300 ninth graders held at Meijer Campus

Nearly 300 ninth graders from the Hamilton and Saugatuck school districts spent March 16 at the Meijer Campus in Holland for a summit to learn best practices for communications from 30 area business leaders.

Mar 23, 2018


Candlelight vigil honors Parkland victims

About 100 people gathered at the Cook Carillon Tower February 21 for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting.

Feb 21, 2018