University Archives acquires comprehensive land use collection

Urban planner Mark Wyckoff donated master plans, zoning ordinances, maps and other documents that he collected throughout his life.

Mar 21, 2024


Valarie James of VSJ Fitness poses for a portrait in her fitness studio.

Small Business Development Center Day celebrates success of SBDCs guiding entrepreneurs

Wednesday, March 20, marks Small Business Development Center Day, a day to recognize the network of nearly 1,000 SBDCs around the country and its mission in offering no-cost consulting and planning to entrepreneurs.

Mar 19, 2024

Junior Nancy Hoogwerf poses for a portrait.

Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist

Nancy Hoogwerf, a junior studying political science, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Rep. Hillary Scholten in the fall.

Mar 19, 2024



Spring issue of GVM debuts immersive digital platform, tells stories of origins

Stories in the spring issue focus on beginnings and are presented on a new digital platform.

Mar 13, 2024


Researchers find books aid the resilience of children who stutter

A faculty-student research team studied the use of books to improve the resilience of a child who stutters.

Mar 13, 2024


Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024



Hauenstein Center presents historian to discuss Founding Father John Hancock

The Hauenstein Center will host author and historian Brooke Barbier for a presentation and Q&A session on March 14 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus, starting at 6 p.m.

Mar 11, 2024


GVSU survey shows optimism for West Michigan economy

Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said he tracked several positive trends from local businesses in his monthly survey.

Mar 11, 2024