GVSU has $3 billion impact on Michigan’s economy, report says
A new report finds GVSU fuels Michigan’s economy, generating $3 billion annually and supporting over 17,000 jobs statewide.
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GVSU reduces student debt with state scholarship program
GVSU’s proactive use of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is lowering student debt and expanding college access for thousands of Michigan families.
GVSU earns gold status as a top veteran-friendly university for 10th year
Veteran Shane Scherer continues the mission to make the West Michigan campus welcoming for military veterans.
GVSU secures $200,000 grant to attract diverse grad students – and keep them here
GVSU plans to use a $200,000 grant through Michigan’s “Make MI Home” program for diverse talent retention and community integration.
Creating opportunities for West Michigan’s tech talent pipeline to change the world
When every business is a technology business, every worker must be a tech worker. West Michigan has the tools and the talent to support tech needs in the area and around the world and here’s who is helping shape that pipeline.
How the science of staying ahead of COVID-19 outbreaks starts with a plumber
Eighteen Michigan laboratories are collaborating with dozens of municipalities and health departments to detect COVID-19 outbreaks before local health care systems are overwhelmed. In West Michigan, the effort involves molecular biologists, waste water experts, interns, and a plumber.
GVSU President Philomena Mantella on a year of accelerating initiatives and creativity amid crisis
Having spent over half of her tenure thus far leading a major university amid a global pandemic, Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella, Ph.D. is hard at work implementing and accelerating initiatives that she hopes will create lifelong learners through relationship-based teaching, whether this occurs remotely, or in small groups on campus.
Veteran bike mechanic has Common Bond with cyclists
Bob Hammond has launched his dream business, Common Bond Mobile Bike Shop, which serves bicyclists anywhere throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area.
SpartanNash partners with local restaurants to reach customers at the grocery store
Launching on April 23, the Restaurant Meals to Go program offers familiar, pre-prepared menu items from local restaurants in 25 participating SpartanNash grocery stores.
Standardized testing and COVID-19: GVSU makes changes to admission policies
For those applying to college, COVID-19 has severely impacted testing and application processes. Understanding this challenge, Grand Valley State University is not requiring SAT or ACT standardized test scores for students applying to the university in fall 2021. Associate Vice President for Financial Aid Michelle Rhodes and Director of Admissions Jodi M. Chycinski discuss the policy change.
