Articles by Thomas Garrett

Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize

The influence of Grand Valley is threaded throughout ArtPrize, with students and faculty sharing their work with the community.

Sep 13, 2024


Senior Project Day: Engineering students collaborate with industry to solve real-world problems

Supported by approximately $250,000 in industry partnerships, engineering seniors presented their projects totaling 36,000 hours of collaborative work at the Engineering Design Conference.

Aug 6, 2024


Library collaborates with Grand Rapids nonprofit to host Black book exchange

The Black Book Exchange Box is one of 11 throughout Grand Rapids.

Jul 8, 2024


VMA faculty member earns Smithsonian award

Norwood Viviano will receive a mid-career artist award and have his work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Apr 29, 2024


Truth Initiative grant supports adoption, implementation of updated smoke-free policy

The grant will be used to create resources to bring awareness to the policy and educational materials about tobacco cessation.

Apr 15, 2024


Reach Higher Showcase exhibits will include student group's approach to interfaith understanding

An Interfaith Photovoice project will be among the 100-plus exhibits at Friday's Showcase at the DeVos Center.

Apr 9, 2024


GVSU hosts hundreds of young learners at two STEAM events

Hundreds of middle and high school learners participated in competitions that would put their problem-solving and STEAM skills to the test.

Mar 25, 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


Food and questions from around the world: For the Culture Quiz Bowl

Students and a few faculty and staff members flexed their Black history and cultural knowledge at the second quiz bowl.

Feb 28, 2024