Research
GVSU receives grant to research cure for Parkinson's disease
A team of researchers from Grand Valley, Van Andel Research Institute and Rush University recently received a $500,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to test a possible cure for Parkinson's disease. The main targets of neuronal loss in Parkinson's disease are dopamine neurons, and this research project will test if the introduction of a modified protein, known as PM-Nato3, will protect those neurons from the toxicity of the disease.
Jan 4, 2018
Raising nearly $1.3 billion since inception, giving circles effectively engage all types of donors, new study finds
A new report from researchers on charitable giving has found that the growing trend of collective giving is helping foster diversity in philanthropy.
Nov 21, 2017
GVSU study: Huron River contributes $78.6 million to southeast region annually
Grand Valley State University and the Huron River Watershed Council teamed together to research the economic impact and value of the Huron River and the 104-mile Huron River National Water Trail that flows through a five-county region in southeast Michigan.
Oct 26, 2017
Professor leads team of journalists and students to investigate global lottery industry
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, assistant professor of multimedia journalism at Grand Valley, has been collaborating with more than 40 students, journalists from 10 different countries since November 2016 to investigate repeat lottery winners and money trails. The team discovered that there are eight gaming companies who control the global lottery industry. This project is the first global lottery industry investigation of its kind.
Sep 25, 2017
Students harvest hundreds of pounds of honey from bees on campus
In early September, members of the student organization GVSU Beekeepers harvested, extracted and bottled more than 360 pounds of honey.
Sep 25, 2017
New endowed fund will help with high-return water research
Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute will be able to investigate topics that government funding programs are typically not willing to take on, thanks to a new endowed fund created by Allen and Helen Hunting.
Sep 5, 2017
AWRI training addresses water treatment challenges
Water in several Michigan communities could see improvements in taste, odor and safety thanks to a training program for water treatment plant staff hosted by Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute.
Aug 24, 2017
GVSU study: activity-permissible classrooms lead to more student engagement
The typical classroom has taken the same shape for more than 200 years with students sitting in rows and columns of desks facing the front of the classroom while the teacher progresses through a lesson plan. A newly published study by Grand Valley researchers argues that this classroom design may not be the most beneficial for students and teachers.
Aug 18, 2017
Scholars give presentations at showcase
When she was young, Claire Efting raised chickens, goats, sheep and cows as a member of a 4-H club. At the Summer Scholars Showcase August 1, Efting, a social work major, said raising and, at times, selling animals and livestock made a remarkable impact on her life and "fueled her research."
Aug 2, 2017
Summer research participants prepare for showcase
Nearly 40 students will present research they conducted during the 2017 spring/summer semester at the Summer Scholars Showcase on Tuesday, August 1.
Jul 21, 2017