University Communications

Who we are:

University Communications is a unit of the University Relations Division. We provide a variety of services and products to tell the Grand Valley story to audiences within the university and those reached through the mass media. Our services include:

Approval from an executive officer is required for live webcasting and video services. When a request is submitted, UComm will review the video project and contact the requester for more information.

Our products:

  • Forum: A newsletter for faculty and staff members and retirees.
  • GVNext: The university's online newsroom and information source, which includes daily campus news reports, a daily newsletter, and multimedia news features. GVNext is also the home to stories about the Laker Effect.
  • Grand Valley Magazine: Quarterly magazine for the Grand Valley community that includes profiles, features, research news and news about alumni and campus events.
  • Videos: The video team of University Communications serves the needs of University Administration, University Communications, University Marketing and university-wide initiatives, promotion, recruiting and newsworthy events.
  • For marketing planning, website development, print pieces, copy style guide or advertising, please contact University Marketing.

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GVSU Police Academy recruits sit at their graduation ceremony.

GVSU Police Academy graduation marks 50 years of training officers

Since 1974, the Grand Valley Police Academy has been training the next generation of police officers to serve in their communities. When the academy celebrated its 53rd graduating class of the Basic Police Academy Program on Thursday, it also commemorated its 50th anniversary.

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Shawntae Mintline, Director of Southeast Michigan for Grand Valley State University, is pictured on the Allendale Campus on July 5.

Mintline brings vast educational experience to new Omni role in Detroit

Shawntae Mintline is the new director of Southeast Michigan, where she will help expand GVSU Omni partnerships and programs in that region.

Aug 8, 2024

Students exit the L. William Seidman Center, home of the Seidman College of Business

GVSU research shows West Michigan economy slowing

While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a GVSU researcher said he’s not ready to make that declaration for the national or local economies.

Aug 7, 2024

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