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Professor Salvatore Alaimo visited the University of West Bohemia in October
Professor Salvatore Alaimo plans an interesting new project with the Faculty of Economics, University of West Bohemia.
PNHA - HTM Day of Service
On October 25th, 2024, the PNHA and HTM departments organized a day of service at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids.
Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy Alumni Panel
The Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy, part of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University, hosts the Wheelhouse Talks series.
YNPN of Grand Rapids 2024 Leadership & Recognition Awards
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Grand Rapids had their annual Leadership Awards Dinner, at The Goei Center in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, October 3.
Christopher Marco, current MPA student, recently wrote an article in the Governing
The article is titled: �An Old Idea That�s New Again: The 15-Minute City�. The article discusses the city of Paris and the development idea of the 15-minute city.
Jon Gale, Master of Public Administration Graduate, Stepping Down As Norton Shores Chief of Police After 9 Years
Gale has served 29 years in the Norton Shores Police Department and 32 years in law enforcement. He hopes to continue working in school safety and security.
Ashley Latsch, Master of Public Administration Graduate, Appointed City Manager of Grand Haven
Ashley Latsch was appointed by the Grand Haven City Council to be the next city manager.
Patrick Waterman, Master of Public Administration Graduate, Appointed Deputy County Administrator for Ottawa County
Patrick Waterman, the current city manager for Hudsonville, MI was approved by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners to be the next deputy county administrator.
Ricardo "Ricky" Benavidez, Master of Public Administration graduate and Adjunct Professor, named 2022 GVSU Alumni Award Recipient
Benavidez graduated from Grand Valley in 2014 and 2019 with bachelor's degrees in history and public and nonprofit administration as well as a Master of Public Administration.
Andrew "Andy" Lukasik, Master of Public Administration graduate, named Deputy City Manager of Boca Raton
In his new role, Lukasik will help manage the activities of the City and City Manager's Office, overseeing numerous City departments and divisions.