University Development
President of Palau says GVSU environment allowed him to succeed
Tommy Remengesau, president of the Pacific island nation of Palau, told a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center that he succeeded because Grand Valley had the perfect learning environment for him.
Nov 2, 2017
Steelcase CEO to speak on 'Designing Leadership' at Hauenstein Center Wheelhouse Talk
Three thought leaders in the concept of design thinking and leadership will take part in a presentation hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and the university's Design Thinking Academy.
Nov 2, 2017
Seidman College named a best school to earn an MBA
Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business has been named one of "The Best 267 Business Schools" in the nation for 2018 by Princeton Review. Grand Valley was recognized as one of the best universities to earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Oct 31, 2017
New campus office supports pre-college initiatives
A new campus office, Pathways to College, has opened with goals to provide pre-college programming to underrepresented middle and high school students and inspire them to enroll in college.
Oct 26, 2017
Laker Light shines for Helen DeVos
Grand Valley State University is remembering one of its most steadfast supporters, Helen DeVos, with the shining of the Laker Light on its campuses. The blue light, shining on the carillon towers on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses, symbolizes DeVos' impact on the Grand Valley community.
Oct 19, 2017
Grand Valley mourns supporter Helen DeVos
The Grand Valley State University community is mourning the death of Helen DeVos, one of the university's most steadfast supporters. The wife of Amway co-founder Rich DeVos died October 18, at age 90.
Oct 19, 2017
Early assurance agreement signed with CMU College of Medicine
A new cooperative agreement will grant Grand Valley premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program.
Oct 19, 2017
GVSU dedicates new black box theater in honor of renowned vocalist
The Grand Valley community celebrated the formal dedication of the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre on October 17. To honor Linn's memory, the Keller family established the Linn Maxwell Keller Professional Vocalist Experience Endowment at Grand Valley in 2017. The fund provides enrichment opportunities for committed vocal performance students and will aim to encourage them in their professional career development. The Keller Theatre was named in appreciation for their generosity.
Oct 17, 2017
Grand Valley joins statewide partnership to support automated vehicle technology
Grand Valley State University has joined a statewide partnership that focuses on training the next generation of high-tech talent who will work to advance automated vehicle technology.
Oct 16, 2017
GVSU earns federal grant to support degree completion for area veterans
Grand Valley received a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs.
Oct 11, 2017
