News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Peg West


Pioneering astronaut to keynote annual Roger That! Conference

Eileen Collins will speak twice during the event, which focuses this year on women and space.

Feb 1, 2022


New GVSU virtual learning series for community features faculty expertise presented in bite-sized fashion

Grand Morsels will offer presentations from faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Jan 20, 2022


Graduate appearing as main character in Netflix real crime show

Scott Watson, '09, is portraying the main character in the three-part show.

Jan 19, 2022


Arboretum offers right setting for field study on feeding habits of prominent feeder songbird, black-capped chickadees

Researchers are studying how the apparent presence of a nearby predator affects chickadees seeking food.

Jan 12, 2022


GVSU remembers philanthropist and supporter Esther Padnos

Grand Valley State University joins West Michigan in mourning the death of Esther Padnos, who died December 19.

Dec 22, 2021


An update on the loss of a GVSU student

Authorities provided an update.

Dec 17, 2021


Beloved holiday tradition returns with songs of the season presented by GVSU performers

"Coming Together to Celebrate the Holidays" was part of the GVSU Arts Celebration.

Dec 7, 2021


Students in Curatorial Studio develop broad skills while assembling public exhibition

The "FLUX" exhibition examines rapid change through artists' eyes.

Nov 30, 2021


Perfectly browned rolls? Fluffy mashed potatoes? Chemistry in the kitchen makes for delicious Thanksgiving dinner dishes

Jessica VandenPlas also says chemistry explains how some dishes might not turn out as planned.

Nov 22, 2021