News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Leah Twilley

First woman surgeon general to discuss Hispanic heritage

Antonia Novello became the 14th surgeon general in 1990 when she was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Sep 21, 2017


GVSU Lakers take on SVSU Cardinals during 15th Battle of the Valleys

Proceeds raised at Grand Valley will go to the Laker Children's Fund, established in 2014 to assist groups and local nonprofits that work with children.

Sep 20, 2017


GVSU events celebrate Hispanic heritage

Grand Valley's annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will feature guest lecturers, spoken word poetry, dancing and celebratory cultural events.

Sep 14, 2017


Lakers living in Houston help faculty member

A group of Grand Valley alumni lent a helping hand to a fellow Laker whose childhood home in Houston flooded due to Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 13, 2017


GR 101: Students invited to explore Grand Rapids

GR 101 is organized by local colleges and universities, including Grand Valley. Students can attend special events and receive college rates at cultural attractions, restaurants and businesses.

Sep 7, 2017


Program connects student residents to West Side

An orientation program September 7 invites students who reside on Grand Rapids' West Side to learn about the areas where they live, work and study.

Aug 31, 2017


National environment group recognizes GVSU sustainability practices

Grand Valley has been named one of the country's greenest universities by the Sierra Club, the largest national grassroots environmental organization in the U.S.

Aug 30, 2017


Photos and video: New Lakers move to Grand Valley

New and returning students were greeted with enthusiasm and excitement by the campus community when they moved to Grand Valley August 20-23.

Aug 24, 2017


GVSU students build upgrades for Grand Haven musical fountain

Performances at Grand Haven's well-known musical fountain will now feature new moving water formations thanks to upgrades developed by engineering students at Grand Valley State University.

Aug 17, 2017


Grand Valley president, alumni to help students move in

President Thomas J. Haas and hundreds of alumni, students, faculty and staff members are volunteering to help more than 6,000 new and returning students move in August 21-23.

Aug 17, 2017