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New online resource helps students explore career options
The website is a centralized resource for connecting families and educators to real-world career learning experiences and career exploration opportunities.
School names new superintendent, expands leadership team
Serving more than 600 students from diverse cultural backgrounds and a range of income levels, the school provides accessible Christ-centered education.
MLK celebration calls West Michigan to community action
The event will mark four decades of tri-campus partnership and serve as a powerful launchpad for purposeful engagement and positive change in West Michigan.
Applications open for 2026 scholarship honoring student integrity
Six students will be selected and each recipient will be awarded a $1,500 college scholarship.
College introduces new mascot
The process for choosing a new mascot was based on student, employee, and alumni feedback.
Promise Zone, chamber launch Career Pathways partnership
The initiative connects students with West Michigan’s high-demand industries through small-group employer conversations, structured career-readiness tools, and ongoing support that aligns education with city- and regional-level workforce needs.
Nonprofit seeks youth for digital storytelling advisory council
The council is open to high school students who are passionate about digital media, storytelling, or career exploration.
Pair of GVSU standouts earn Athlete of the Year honors
They join two other standout athletes from across the state in receiving this year’s honors.
Intergenerational living initiative advances dementia education and care
The Intergenerational Living Initiative is the culmination of more than two years of research and collaborative development between the Dementia Institute and MSU College of Human Medicine.
Students honored for patriotism and leadership
The winning essay will advance for further judging at the state, divisional and national levels for scholarship awards.
Community partners create new model for apprenticeship success
This effort, the first of its kind in the region, represents a scalable model for employer-led apprenticeship creation.
Virtual charter school expands experiential learning
Students in grades K-8 will engage in farm-based learning experiences that integrate science, math, and life skills.
University launches industry council to strengthen workforce readiness
Research shows that 80% of hiring managers report recent graduates haven’t met expectations in the past year, and nearly 60% of employers say new graduates are unprepared for the workforce.
Hollywood meets Grand Rapids for a night of funk, food, and youth storytelling
Since 2012, the nonprofit has equipped more than 40,000 West Michigan students with creative career skills through the power of storytelling.
College theatre season blends horror, heartbreak, and dark comedy
Audiences can experience that variety through three productions scheduled across the academic year.
University announces 2026 January Series lineup
This year’s lineup features a dynamic mix of ten speakers whose work spans faith, public health, storytelling, and the arts.
Director returns to lead high school theater season opener
Veteran educator and director Julie Baker has returned to lead the student theater program.
Employers honored for exemplary use Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Two employers were honored as Race to Talent with Registered Apprenticeship Champions for their exemplary use of Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
College to host STEM festival
The free, open-to-the-public event invites attendees to imagine, discover, and explore through more than 50 hands-on STEM activity stations.
University ranked #1 in Midwest for undergraduate teaching
The Best Colleges rankings evaluate more than 1,500 four-year colleges and universities nationwide on up to 19 measures of academic quality and student outcomes, including first-year retention, graduation rates, faculty strength, and graduate indebtedness.