World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer '09 to address graduates at Fall Commencement
Hammer is the first former or current Grand Valley student athlete to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic competition.
Nov 20, 2024
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Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club
Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.
Nov 18, 2024
Civil Discourse Symposium will highlight Gen Z voices with student panel
"Gen Z Voices: If We Were President" will be held November 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Nov 13, 2024