Articles by Peg West
Reach Higher 2025 Steering Committee co-leads guiding new drafts of GVSU's Mission, Vision and Values, next steps in strategic plan
Tara Bivens, Mark Schaub and Janet Winter are the Steering Committee co-leads.
Jan 26, 2021
GVSU poet: While captivating an audience, Amanda Gorman also met towering literary expectations unique to inaugural poems
Amorak Huey, associate professor of writing, said poems are meaningful because they make people pause.
Jan 21, 2021
GVSU mathematics professor, recipient of national teaching award, strives to convey both joy and utility of discipline he considers beautiful
David Austin's award honors educators whose influence goes beyond their own institution.
Jan 20, 2021
GVSU expert: With U.S. facing unique stress point, history shows how America emerged stronger after dark times
The current crisis is likely another critical turning point for the country, said Paul Murphy, professor of history.
Jan 11, 2021
Christmas Eve Carillon Concert continues 20-year tradition of live music enjoyed from your vehicle
Retired GVSU carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard will perform.
Dec 21, 2020
Young turtles that are focus of collaborative conservation effort faring well so far; second year underway
The headstarting program to help Eastern box turtles is a joint effort by GVSU and John Ball Zoo.
Dec 16, 2020
Vigil planned in memory of student as President Mantella addresses a mourning community
The vigil is planned for December 16 at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.
Dec 15, 2020
GVSU Art Gallery, Muskegon Museum of Art present joint exhibition of Native American contemporary art
"The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists" will be shown in both locations.
Dec 14, 2020
Classics professor's translation of ancient Greek play recently in demand
The translation of "Medea" by Diane Rayor, professor of Classics, has been chosen with increasing frequency. Rayor believes the process she uses to refine the translation makes for a better experience for both actors and audiences.
Dec 11, 2020
A faculty member's involvement in improving a community park gives sport management students a glimpse at future
Jon Coles, assistant professor of sport management, is heading an effort to improve a Big Rapids park. Coles is sharing with students his experiences in fundraising, project management and more.
Dec 9, 2020
