University News

Student Scholars Day to celebrate research, creative projects

Hundreds of Grand Valley student researchers and artists will showcase and discuss their projects during the annual event on April 10.

Apr 4, 2024


Safely observe solar eclipse, hear from experts at Physics Department viewing event

The April 8 event in front of the Kirkhof Center will include devices to safely take in the phenomenon.

Apr 3, 2024


New Laker Store opens in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids

President Mantella, Mayor Bliss and the community gathered to celebrate the new store located in the GRAM.

Mar 22, 2024


University Archives acquires comprehensive land use collection

Urban planner Mark Wyckoff donated master plans, zoning ordinances, maps and other documents that he collected throughout his life.

Mar 21, 2024


Small Business Development Center Day celebrates success of SBDCs guiding entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 20, marks Small Business Development Center Day, a day to recognize the network of nearly 1,000 SBDCs around the country and its mission in offering no-cost consulting and planning to entrepreneurs.

Mar 19, 2024


Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist

Nancy Hoogwerf, a junior studying political science, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the fall.

Mar 19, 2024


Hauenstein Center presents historian to discuss Founding Father John Hancock

The Hauenstein Center will host author and historian Brooke Barbier for a presentation and Q&A session on March 14 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus, starting at 6 p.m.

Mar 11, 2024


GVSU survey shows optimism for West Michigan economy

Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his monthly survey.

Mar 11, 2024


GVSU one of 12 global host sites for public administration competition

Grand Valley will welcome students from universities in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois, and a virtual team from New York, to the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of an international competition on March 2.

Feb 28, 2024


GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024