GVSU awards largest and most diverse class ever
Grand Valley State University graduated its largest and most racially diverse class for 2017-18, awarding 5,730 degrees including 4,609 bachelor’s and 80 doctorates. Students of color earned 891 degrees, about 15.5 percent, with ongoing inclusion initiatives and a 4 percent spring summer enrollment rise for the university.
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Millage renewal sought for Tri-Cities Historical Museum
Voters in Ferrysburg Grand Haven and Grand Haven Township will decide on Aug 7 whether to renew a 0.25 mill levy for six years 2019 to 2024. The revenue supports operations exhibits and programs at the museum and its Community Archive and Research Center.
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GVSU honors area students with Excellence in Discipline awards
Local students from Holland Glen Brookhouse Hamilton Saugatuck Zeeland and Zeeland area receive Excellence in Discipline awards for 2017 18 at Grand Valley State University. Recipients include Spencer Ballard public administration Brandon George biostatistics Luis Gonzales Jr occupational safety and health management Kelly Frey school psychology and Tyler Hansen general business. Heather Ewing of Holland earns the Thomas M Leykorn Award for Outstanding Contribution for significant campus service.
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Holland sisters win Heroes Legacy Scholarships
Jenna and Megan Ringquist of Holland receive Heroes Legacy Scholarships for Children of Fallen or Disabled Service Members. Awards funded by royalties from Barack Obama’s book Of Thee Sing and by donations. Jenna studies at the University of Michigan and Megan at Ferris State University, both pursuing nursing.
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Allegan chapter awards 2018 $1000 scholarship to Mary Bauman
The Allegan County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel awarded a $1000 scholarship for 2018 to Mary Bauman of Plainwell. Bauman, chosen for volunteer work and mentoring at Plainwell High School, plans to attend Grand Valley State University. Also named to North Park University's winter 2017 dean's list is Holland student Olivia Lorence, daughter of Jim and Mary Lorence.
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