WGVU Public Media
WGVU general manager to retire after 30 years
Longtime general manager of WGVU Public Media Michael Walenta, who led the station through tremendous growth, announced his retirement effective June 29, 2018.
Apr 26, 2018
Arnold receives AP Achievement Award
Damon Arnold, director for academic services for student athletes, received the Administrative Professional Achievement Award at the annual AP Luncheon April 10 in the Kirkhof Center.
Apr 12, 2018
WGVU to address racial disparities through community engagement
WGVU Public Media will launch "Shaping Narratives," a project aimed at increasing West Michigan's capacity to influence public narratives affecting children and families of color. The project is funded by a $538,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mar 15, 2018
WGVU presents "I Have Made a Difference" Awards
A total of 13 people or organizations received an "I Have Made a Difference" award from WGVU Public Media, in recognition for their contributions in the community.
Jan 15, 2018
Escort for Wall That Heals begins on campus
Dozens of area military veterans and law enforcement officials led by the Patriot Guard Riders escorted The Wall That Heals from the Allendale Campus to Fifth Third Ballpark September 20.
Sep 20, 2017
The Wall That Heals on Allendale Campus
The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on the Allendale Campus September 20 as a starting point as it travels to Fifth Third Ballpark. The Wall will be on public display at the ballpark September 21-24 as part of LZ Michigan, an event to remember, honor and celebrate veterans and their family members. The Wall That Heals and LZ Michigan are co-sponsored by WGVU Public Media.
Sep 18, 2017
GVSU-sponsored event focuses on STEM topics and activities
A free public event focused on STEM topics and activities for kids and adults of all ages will be hosted by several Grand Valley State University departments on September 16.
Sep 14, 2017
WGVU launches 24/7 kids channel
PBS KIDS 24/7 is available on channels 35.2/52.2 and as a live stream on pbskids.org; it's also available on the PBS KIDS Video App for mobile and tablet devices.
Aug 3, 2017
"A Lesson in Diplomacy" to air on WGVU
A documentary about the GVSU baseball team's 2012 trip to Havana, Cuba, is set to air on WGVU Public Media.
Jul 24, 2017
WGVU staff member receives Silver Circle Award
Jay Lowe, assistant general manager of WGVU Public Media, was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with the Silver Circle Award. Lowe was recognized February 26 at a luncheon in Birmingham, Michigan, for his 34 years of service in the television industry.
Mar 1, 2017
