News from Grand Valley State University

Office of the Provost

Making Waves initiative holds logo contest

The leadership team behind the university's Making Waves initiative (MWI) is hosting a logo-design contest for students.

Feb 6, 2019


Civic Engagement Showcase, Challenge set for April

For the first time, the Civic Engagement Showcase and Laker Effect Challenge will be held on the same day, April 11.

Feb 4, 2019


HLC peer review team to visit campus

Preparation for the November 5-6 accreditation visit from a Higher Learning Commission peer review team began four years ago.

Oct 31, 2018


Naturalization ceremony held at DeVos Center

Seventy-seven people brought 77 stories of their journeys to the U.S. to a naturalization ceremony held October 26 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Oct 30, 2018


New network shows signs of success

The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.

Oct 24, 2018


Big Data Month events to focus on FOIAs, health care, climate change and more

The benefits of data analysis in areas such as journalism, climate change, health care and even analyzing ancient Greek texts, will be examined during multiple Big Data Month events at Grand Valley throughout September.

Aug 31, 2018


Speakers give advice, take selfie at Convocation

Kevin Patterson graduated from Grand Valley with a master's degree in 2005 and on August 24, he finally got his selfie with President Thomas J. Haas.

Aug 24, 2018


Soman named interim dean of College of Education

Provost Maria Cimitile has named Sherril Soman interim dean of the College of Education, beginning August 1.

Jul 25, 2018


GVSU partners with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Qualified premedical students at Grand Valley will receive early assurance of admission into the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine following an agreement signed July 23.

Jul 23, 2018


GVSU names new vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students

Provost Maria Cimitile has announced the appointment of Loren Rullman as vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students.

Apr 23, 2018