GV's Annis Water Research Institute formally partners with MSU

by McKenna Peariso

Research into water-related issues and threats continue to be a primary concern for Michiganders, whose identity is rooted in the Great Lakes; this is what makes Grand Valley State University’s Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) so essential to ongoing discussions about water. Recently, AWRI has partnered with Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research (IWR) to collaborate on future water research projects. 

Health forum to explore organ transplantation

by McKenna Peariso

Grand Valley State University continues its commitment to health education through various health forum events, the most recent upcoming event will be held on Friday, Feb. 1 in the Loosemoore Auditorium. "Organ Donation and Plastination," the forum’s topic for discussion, is open to the public and aims to show the current realities of the organ transplant process. Presentations begin at 8 a.m. with a range of health and transplant experts from GVSU and the west Michigan area, the event will conclude at 9:30.

DeVos Center wedding construction kept under wraps

by McKenna Peariso

Grand Valley State University is host to many events and receptions each year,  including weddings, as its various campuses offer exclusive settings and exquisite backdrops for significant occasions. On Saturday Jan. 19, an anonymous GVSU alum was married on the Grand Rapids Pew Campus. The large amount of construction for the event calls into question what limits the university will go to provide a special space for a campus wedding.

Common Ground speech addresses political dissonance, proposes solution

by Rachel Matuszewski

Grand Valley State University's Director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and author Gleaves Whitney spoke about culture and political divides in his Common Ground speech on Wednesday, Dec. 5 in the Charles W. Loosemore Auditorium on GVSU's Pew Campus. Whitney discussed the symptoms of the current disease in body politics throughout his speech. 

Ferris Coffee and Nut facility to become Innovation and Design Center

by McKenna Peariso

The former Ferris Coffee and Nut facility on GVSU's Pew Campus is currently being renovated to become the new Design Center as part of the College of Engineering and Computing. The ability to renovate an existing space allows the university to avoid the delays and expenses that come when constructing a new building. The center will offer more collaborative spaces and development labs for engineering students.

Candidate for Michigan governor visits Grand Rapids

by McKenna Peariso

With Michigan primaries just around the corner, several candidates are gearing up for election season. On Saturday July 28, governor candidate Abdul El-Sayed, visited Grand Rapids for a political rally to garner support for his campaign. Hundreds of residents from the area crowded Ottawa Hills High School to rally behind El-Sayed and several local government officials. 

Thousands of Lakers walk across stage at commencement

More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies April 27 and 28 at Van Andel Arena.

2018 Presidents' Ball costs total over $130K

by Jenna Fracassi and by Arpan Lobo

February’s Presidents’ Ball ran a deficit for the third consecutive year for a combined total of around $30,000, according to an analysis of documentation provided to the Grand Valley Lanthorn by the Grand Valley State University Office of Student Life (OSL).