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James Beckett Building on NMC's campus where GVSU is based in Traverse City

Our Focus Areas

Northern Michigan Region

Since establishing a regional presence in 1995, GVSU has been dedicated to expanding educational access, strengthening local talent pipelines, and supporting the economic vitality of Northern Michigan.

Students can complete bachelor’s and graduate degrees as well as short-term badges and certificates that meet evolving workforce needs without leaving the region, thanks to close collaboration with community colleges, employers, and community partners.

Looking ahead, GVSU is advancing four core regional priorities that reinforce our mission to serve, empower, and innovate alongside Northern Michigan’s communities.

  • Increase Access to Rural Healthcare
  • Grow the Blue & Green Economies
  • Support Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • PK-12 Teacher & Leadership Pathways
GVSU Northern Michigan's 4 focus areas listed in a circle graphic

Read our 2026 Spring Newsletter

Correction: Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.S.) will launch in the Winter semester of 2028.

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