News from Grand Valley State University

College of Health Professions

Early college program at CHS celebrates anniversary

Ja'Nae Matthews, a junior at Godwin Heights High School, is considering becoming a surgeon. Another student in her class, Danielle Rhoades, is thinking about a career as a nurse practitioner.

Jun 6, 2018


Photos: Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall is open for classes

Finkelstein Hall includes four classrooms, 16 teaching laboratories, a computer lab and 100 faculty and staff offices.

May 10, 2018


Standardized patients tour Finkelstein Hall

The people who portray patients during simulations for nursing and health professions students got an early look at Grand Valley's newest building May 1.

May 2, 2018


Partnership benefits talent pipeline, patients

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital celebrated an expanded partnership January 11 that benefits area patients and the health care talent pipeline.

Jan 11, 2018


GVSU, Mary Free Bed to announce expanded partnership

Leaders from Grand Valley and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital are expanding their partnership, which will strengthen the region's health care talent pipeline and serve the needs of rehabilitation patients.

Jan 8, 2018


First PAS cohort in Traverse City earns degrees

The first cohort of students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies program at the Traverse City Regional Center earned master's degrees at Grand Valley's Commencement ceremony December 9.

Dec 19, 2017


GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance

Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows the university is delivering on its promise of a quality public education for students, and is a public good for the people of Michigan.

Nov 3, 2017


Health Forum focus: human genetics

The Health Forum of West Michigan November discussion will center on human genetics, featuring panelists with backgrounds in research, medicine and government policy.

Oct 25, 2017


Students showcase research on global health issues

Carbon dioxide exposure in the craft brewing process, breast cancer treatment patterns in Tanzania, and the use of hippotherapy across six continents are just a few of the topics that were presented at the 2017 Global Health Showcase.

Oct 23, 2017


Physical therapy students participate in Global Day of Service

More than 40 physical therapy students, along with faculty and staff members, volunteered at organizations throughout West Michigan as part of Global PT Day of Service, established by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Oct 16, 2017