News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Thomas Chavez

GVSU hosts 2024 Latine Summit

Grand Valley hosted on June 21 the Michigan Latine Summit, which drew together leaders from across the state to address ways to break down barriers, support and create opportunities for Latinos.

Jun 21, 2024


GVSU hosts Americas Competitiveness Exchange delegation

Grand Valley hosted the Americas Competitiveness Exchange, a delegation of economic development leaders from around the globe on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus Wednesday.

May 8, 2024


Engineering professor thrives, first as student, under retiring dean's support, mentorship

When Reffeor called him asking if there was anywhere she could teach with a Ph.D., Plotkowski invited her to visit him at Grand Valley.

May 7, 2024


Ottawa County to conduct K9 drills on GVSU campus

Ottawa County is holding K9 search and rescue drills on Grand Valley’s Allendale Campus on May 4. The drill runs from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.

May 1, 2024


Five innovations we saw at the Reach Higher Showcase

About 150 projects were presented to a crowd of over 400 people at the Reach Higher Showcase on April 12. Here are five presentations from the event.

Apr 15, 2024