News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Dottie Barnes

Partnership stirs up holiday cheer, supports alumni-owned business

Alumni Relations and Stir It Up Bakery partner to offer cookie kits in place of traditional Holiday Brunch with Santa and Louie.

Dec 21, 2020


Virus Action Team update: GVSU, health officials working on COVID vaccination program for campus community

Members of the GVSU Virus Action Team are working with regional and state health authorities, and the West Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Collaborative to set up a vaccination program for the GVSU community.

Dec 16, 2020


Virus Action Team update: Testing plan for January 2021 return to campus

GVSU has an aggressive testing plan for the return to campus for the Winter 2021 semester.

Dec 10, 2020


Graduate student first to earn Interprofessional Health Informatics Certificate

Max Golec is earning a master's degree in health administration and he is also the first GVSU student to earn an Interprofessional Health Informatics Certificate.

Dec 8, 2020


GVSU expert: Local economic recovery modestly on track

The West Michigan industrial economy remains on the recovery track that began in July, even as restaurants and other establishments continue to face restrictions, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Dec 8, 2020


Virus Action Team update: Most common COVID-19 symptom in GVSU community is runny nose

Recently, members of the GVSU Virus Action Team reviewed data from the daily online self-assessment to identify any relationship between symptoms reported and testing positive.

Dec 3, 2020


Stansbie named acting dean of the College of Community and Public Service

Paul Stansbie has been named acting dean of the College of Community and Public Service, replacing George Grant, who accepted a position as chancellor at Penn State Berks in Pennsylvania.

Dec 1, 2020


Students are front and center, helping lead GVSU's COVID-19 surveillance testing program

Students working in the GVSU surveillance testing program are gaining experiences that align with their careers.

Nov 23, 2020


GVSU seeing surge in enrollment for public health program

Recent studies show public health programs at universities across the country are seeing a jump in enrollment numbers, and Grand Valley is no different.

Nov 20, 2020


Virus Action Team Update: Reducing risk of COVID-19 during the holidays

The GVSU Virus Action Team shared important dates about COVID-19 testing, and information on ways to reduce the risk of contracting the virus or spreading it to family members and friends.

Nov 19, 2020