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Campus leaders honored at Celebrating Women Awards

Two affinity groups, an academic department and a student affairs department recognized leaders with scholarships and awards.

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Published October 20, 2026

Daniel Lozano, with microphone, leads a dance class of people standing on a dance floor

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.

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Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill

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CECI connects through community service

More than 30 volunteers gardened and then shared a meal at New City Farm.

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Published October 20, 2026 by Sofia Ellis

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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.

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Published October 20, 2026 by William Herbst

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Graduates return to campus as CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence

Seventeen CLAS alumni were honored and gave campus presentations about their career paths.

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Published October 20, 2026 by Erin Jackson

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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.

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Published October 20, 2026 by Sofia Ellis

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Finding career direction through Rockstar Woman internships

Interns and other GVSU students gained connections and work experiences at the Sept. 27 event held on the City Campus.

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Published October 6, 2026 by Sofia Ellis

Theresa Bacon-Baguley smiles as Justine Rau Kibet helps during robing at the Faculty Awards Convocation in February, when Bacon-Baguley earned a Niemeyer Award.

Four questions with Theresa Bacon-Baguley

The College of Health Professions associate dean discusses how physician assistant studies students in Grand Rapids and Traverse City learn and serve together.

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Published October 6, 2026

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Workshop raises awareness about Career and Technical Education

GVSU has 20 CTE secondary partners; 745 students earned direct credit last year.

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Published October 6, 2026 by Mike Eichberger

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Virtual sessions for strategic plan set

The mid-October meetings will be facilitated by Provost Jennifer Drake and Vice President Laura Aikens.

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Published October 6, 2026

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GVSU celebrates National GEAR UP Week as first cohort enters college

More than 30 students who participated in GEAR UP starting in middle school have enrolled at GVSU.

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Published October 6, 2026

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Students help shape launch of Workday Student

Student involvement has been intentional since the project began and promotes meaningful connections.

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Published October 6, 2026 by Michele Coffill

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Annual GVSUAlert! test set for Oct. 2

The alert system will be tested at noon on the Valley Campus.

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Published September 22, 2026

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Kaufman Interfaith Institute staff member serves as consultant for Civic Theatre production

Four consultants gave guidance on expressions of faith prior to performances of 'Come From Away.'

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Published September 22, 2026 by Zahabia Ahmed Usmani

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GV Technology Summit returns to showcase innovative projects

The Nov. 3 summit in the Kirkhof Center will offer a full day of presentations and networking opportunities.

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Published September 22, 2026 by Jen DenOuden

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Record number of Thompson and Charter Scholars start GVSU journey together

More than 360 new students learned about resources available as a member of the scholar community.

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Published September 22, 2026 by Krystal VanBennekom

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Shakespeare Festival kicks off with 'Midsummer Night's Dream'

The production kicks off the 29th annual festival and runs Oct. 2-11.

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Published September 22, 2026 by Bridgett Vanderhoof

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Potteiger named acting dean of KCON

The dean of the College of Health Professions will continue in that capacity and lead the college of nursing, following Linda Lewandowski's resignation.

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Published September 22, 2026

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College Welcome events help new students feel comfortable in classes

The event is in its second year and focuses on welcoming students to their academic communities.

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Published September 8, 2026

Paul Fink, assistant professor in the College of Computing, gives remarks on stage at Loosemore Auditorum, large screen showing adaptive vehicle behind him

President Mantella, multiple departments will host Tech Week GR events

Mantella will host the scientist who paved the way for the Human Genome Project during a luncheon conversation; additional events are planned for Valley and City campuses.

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Published September 8, 2026

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