Articles by Dottie Barnes
Grad student's research on addressing teen risk behaviors takes top honors at thesis competition
Darby Disselkoen, a graduate student pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, won first place at the sixth annual 3-Minute Thesis Competition with her presentation, "Teen Risk: The Providerýs Responsibility?"
Feb 22, 2021
GVSU student vets participate in national conference, Mantella recognized as champion for veterans in higher ed
GVSU student veterans represented the university at the 13th annual Student Veterans of America National Conference held virtually February 19 and 20.
Feb 22, 2021
Increased access to Medicaid coverage helps keep formerly incarcerated people from returning to prison, GVSU researcher finds
Former prisoners who qualify for expanded Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are more likely to receive treatment for addiction and are less likely to return to prison, said a Grand Valley researcher.
Feb 18, 2021
Virus Action Team update: GVSU to begin antigen testing
Beginning March 1, Grand Valley will expand testing capabilities by switching to antigen testing, also known as rapid testing, as the primary testing method for surveillance and symptomatic programs.
Feb 18, 2021
Students co-design GVSU programs, create deeper impact
Two ideas from a GVSU virtual design challenge for high school students have been developed into university pilot programs.
Feb 17, 2021
Provost names Beck to be acting dean of College of Health Professions, Olsson to retire in June
Teresa Beck has been appointed to serve as acting dean of the College of Health Professions beginning June 21, when current dean Roy Olsson retires.
Feb 15, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Current and future conditions regarding COVID-19
Grand Valley will soon be expanding testing capabilities with additional testing hours and a quicker turnaround time for test results.
Feb 11, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Efforts by campus community keeping COVID numbers low
The GVSU Data Dashboard shows the relatively low number of COVID-19 cases. This is directly related to efforts by the campus community to practice safety protocols.
Feb 5, 2021
GVSU economics expert: Local recovery hits a peak
The West Michigan economy jumped into 2021 on a very positive note. Typical of most recession recoveries, nearly all statistics reflect the pent-up demand created over these past months, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley's Seidman College of Business.
Feb 4, 2021
GVSU, NMU agreement offers direct admittance to GVSU public health graduate program
A new partnership agreement between Grand Valley State University and Northern Michigan University in Marquette creates a pipeline for NMU undergraduates to GVSU's public health graduate program.
Feb 2, 2021