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GVSU’s Johnson Center report forecasts 11 trends shaping philanthropy in 2026

The annual Johnson Center report explores key trends influencing nonprofits as leaders navigate uncertainty, technology, trust, and evolving community and donor expectations.

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.

GVSU’s proactive use of the Michigan Achievement Scholarship is lowering student debt and expanding college access for thousands of Michigan families.
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.  

Shane Scherer, director of the Peter Secchia Military and Veteran Resource Center, speaks as part of the Military Connected/Student Veteran Orientation, which returned this fall as a way to provide specialized support for veteran students.
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 President Philomena Mantella extends a warm welcome to the inaugural recipients of the Michigan Growth Office’s Make MI Home grant.
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.

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