Community Engagement

College of Education and Community Innovation

Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books

A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.

Jan 8, 2025

Rhianna Furness, a senior special education major, reacts to the stack of books she picked out.

Kirkhof College of Nursing

Agreement with MCC makes it easier for students to earn GVSU nursing degrees

Leaders from Grand Valley, MCC and Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital said the enhanced pathway program meets the needs of area residents and provides students with opportunities for easier access to a bachelor's degree in nursing.

Nov 6, 2024

two nursing students in scrubs laugh at a Jaybird mascot with a stethoscope around its neck

Battle Creek

From health care to business, Battle Creek students gain valuable experience at internships

Students completed internships at eight Battle Creek businesses and organizations as part of their pipeline cohort.

Oct 7, 2024

Mariah Rudolph stands in hospital hallway in blue scrubs and face mask pulled down to chin

Talking Together

StoryCorps collaborates with Talking Together to present October event

The event will highlight moderated conversations between strangers who have different political views.

Sep 26, 2024

man stands and addresses room of people seated at round tables in Alumni House

Arts

GVSU Arts Celebration to offer engagement with top artists

Several fall events are planned for the GVSU and West Michigan communities.

Sep 25, 2024

History

Great Lakes History Conference speakers will relate historic substance abuse in warfare to current events

Speakers at the annual conference will explore the theme 'Intoxicated Warfare: Psychoactive Substances, Violence and Trauma.'

Sep 24, 2024

College of Computing

Blue Dot to propel GVSU, Grand Rapids as tech hub

A showcase of cutting-edge tech, computing and engineering projects by faculty and students headlined GVSU's Tech Week GR event, "The Blue Dot Experience."

Sep 19, 2024

A visitor to GVSU's "The Blue Dot Experience," event is silhouetted against an image of the Earth.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

Tech Week GR: 'Show Her the Money' screening tells the story of women entrepreneurs

The screening was followed by a panel discussion with President Mantella and other female business leaders.

Sep 18, 2024

President Mantella speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion. She wears a blue blazer, pink scarf, and a pin that reads �Tech Week�.

University News

Tech leaders unveil AI innovations at GVSU's Tech Week event

Some of Grand Rapids' most innovative tech executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs gave a glimpse into their cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of the region's tech industry.

Sep 18, 2024