Sociology
Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards
Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.
May 21, 2024
GVSU stream research project connects high school students to larger Shedd Aquarium study
The sucker migration study project led by Amanda Buday also includes ties to John Ball Zoo.
Mar 28, 2024
Undergraduate researchers find mentorship through independent projects
Three students delved into sociology research projects and gave presentations at conferences.
Dec 7, 2023
TRIO programs celebrate students during First-Gen Day
Andy Beachnau, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, was recognized for his dedication to students.
Nov 8, 2023
GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success
Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.
Sep 30, 2022
GVSU sociologist helps natural resource management community partners collect key social science data for projects
Amanda Buday said her job is to help address the human element of these efforts.
Nov 10, 2021
Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school
Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.
May 20, 2021
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Panel will discuss freedom of speech, civil discourse
The Pew Faculty Learning and Teaching Center will host a panel discussion for the campus community about the role of faculty members and the boundaries of free speech in the classroom.
Sep 14, 2017
Three GVSU faculty members earn Core Fulbright Scholar awards
Three faculty members earned Core Fulbright Scholar awards to teach or conduct research for a semester overseas.
Mar 27, 2017
