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Vol. 50, Issue 4
Campus leaders honored at Celebrating Women Awards
Two affinity groups, an academic department and a student affairs department recognized leaders with scholarships and awards.
Published October 20, 2026
College of Engineering creates access for high school students through national program
Students can enroll in the Engineering 4 US All program at no cost and earn college credit.
Published October 20, 2026 by William Herbst
Faculty and staff sketches
Greenhouse supervisor Christina Hipshier was interviewed by multiple media outlets about GVSU's rare corpse flower, "The Beast."
Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill
CECI connects through community service
More than 30 volunteers gardened and then shared a meal at New City Farm.
Published October 20, 2026 by Sofia Ellis
Graduates return to campus as CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence
Seventeen CLAS alumni were honored and gave campus presentations about their career paths.
Published October 20, 2026 by Erin Jackson
Salsa lesson, street food, connections highlight final Hispanic Heritage Month event
The foods, colors and culture of Colombia took over the Kirkhof Center's Pere Marquette Room Oct. 15.
Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill
Staff share how they recovered from setbacks during panel discussion
At "Fail Forward," three panelists discussed what failure looked like to them and what they learned.
Published October 20, 2026 by Sofia Ellis
What's happening on campus
The 12th annual Civil Discourse Symposium on Oct. 29 will explore "Ethics & Responsibility in Online Spaces."
Published October 20, 2026
From the Archives
Play ball! Watch videos of women describing their experiences in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill
Faculty & Staff Sketches
Faculty and staff sketches
Greenhouse supervisor Christina Hipshier was interviewed by multiple media outlets about GVSU's rare corpse flower, "The Beast."
Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill
Faculty and staff sketches
Six alumni were named to the Crain's Grand Rapids Business 40 Under 40 list.
Published October 6, 2026
The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters.
Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gvsu.edu/forum
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