VAI Graduate School Archives

May 19, 2016 Meet the 2016 Ph.D. graduates and incoming class

As Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) prepares to bring in seven new students for the fall, we are also thrilled to…

July 2, 2014 Van Andel Institute hosts world-renowned cancer experts at fifth annual Origins of Cancer symposium

More than 300 researchers, educators and students are expected to attend this year’s event

Grand Rapids, Mich. (July 2, 2014) – Van…

December 2, 2013 Fourth student graduates from recently accredited Van Andel Institute Graduate School

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Dec. 2, 2013) – Laura Westrate, a fifth-year student at Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS), successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on November…

November 21, 2013 Regional undergraduate conference draws record number of attendees

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2013) – The seventh annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Conference was held Saturday, November 16 at Van Andel Research Institute. The…

November 19, 2013 Van Andel Institute Graduate School receives institutional accreditation

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Nov. 19, 2013) – Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) has received institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for its Ph.D.…

October 29, 2013 Van Andel Institute hosts regional undergraduate science conference for more than 350 students and faculty

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2013) – Van Andel Institute (VAI) hosts the seventh annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Conference on Saturday, November 16. The…