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GVSU mourns death of West Michigan pastor Dennis McMurray, '85

The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Bishop Dennis McMurray, '85, senior pastor of the Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids, who died November 2 at age 63.

Nov 4, 2022


Economy flattens as GVSU expert predicts shallow recession coming

Survey shows auto suppliers busy as other manufacturers see downturns

Oct 10, 2022


Purchasing managers survey continues to show slowdown

August report provides mixed bag of slowing orders, but strong hiring trends

Sep 6, 2022


Mili announces appointments to Provost Office staff, new KCON acting dean

Fatma Mili, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, announced appointments within the Office of the Provost and a new acting dean for the Kirkhof College of Nursing.

Aug 10, 2022


West Michigan economy flattens, but is this a recession?

Seidman College of Business economist says indicators point toward recession

Aug 8, 2022


Auto orders keeping suppliers busy, but business confidence wanes: GVSU economics expert

June survey shows mixed bag for economy as employment remains strong while confidence declines.

Jul 7, 2022


Drop in business confidence as leaders worry about recession: GVSU economics expert

Brian Long said for the first time in eight years, survey respondents reacted negatively to long-term business outlooks.

Jun 6, 2022


Battle Creek organizations show support for city students through two partnerships with GVSU

Support for Battle Creek high school students to attend Grand Valley without financial burden was evident in that city this week as new pipeline scholars were introduced and an organization announced an innovative scholarship program.

May 18, 2022


Michigan SBDC clients, region honored at Small Business Awards Gala

32 small businesses that worked with the SBDC were recognized, the SBDC for Southeast Michigan won statewide honors.

May 17, 2022


GVSU mourns alumnus and supporter Raymond Bennett, '92

The Grand Valley community mourns the death of Marriott International executive Raymond "Ray" Bennett, '92, who died May 5.

May 10, 2022