School of Public, Nonprofit, Health, Hospitality and Tourism Management

Nonprofit with GVSU roots unites volunteers for projects across Michigan

Michigan Cares for Tourism, a nonprofit founded by a GVSU faculty member, has been organizing restoration projects at parks and recreation areas across the state since 2012.

May 23, 2024


Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'

Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.

Dec 6, 2023


New director of Military and Veteran Resources Center named

Shane Scherer earned a master of public administration degree from Grand Valley in 2011.

Nov 9, 2023


Alumni award winners continue to make marks as Lakers

The Alumni Association will honor four Lakers for their significant contributions to their communities or professions during Homecoming week.

Oct 24, 2023


Alumna in Ukraine volunteers to support country's civilian reservists

A Grand Valley alumna who lives and works in Ukraine said life in that country has shifted to one of determination and perseverance since the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion passed.

Apr 18, 2023



Graduate overcomes homeland's civil war, political unrest to earn degree

Haak Betiem is earning a graduate degree in health administration.

Dec 6, 2022


Hospitality and Tourism Management unveils cannabis operations curriculum

Several pathways are available this fall for students to learn and apply hospitality and tourism principles to Michigan's developing cannabis industry as employment opportunities continue to increase.

May 31, 2022


2018 graduate, Ukraine native volunteers to support country's civilian reservists

Iryna Bilan, a 2018 Grand Valley graduate, lives in Ukraine and now spends her days volunteering to support the Territorial Defense Forces, Ukraine's civilian reservists.

Mar 14, 2022


Rebuilding networks, social capital key for nonprofit organizations

Charitable organizations may have seen donations increase in 2020, but a Grand Valley professor believes the pandemic has hampered their recovery when it comes to networking and building trust with supporters.

Dec 13, 2021