Benjamin Parsell '19
During my Junior year, GVSU sent me and three other students to travel out to Palo Alto, CA for a meetup through the University Innovation Fellows.
Alumni Connections
The College of computing values continuing connections with their alumni. We love to hear what you've been doing since leaving the university, how your education has impacted your career or continued education, and the connections you've maintained. Now that you've left the College of computing, consider giving back to the next generation of computing students in one of the many ways listed below! Or, consider telling us about what you've been up to since graduation by participating in an alumni success story.
How to Give Back
Make a Donation
Please consider helping the GVSU College of Computing provide a high-quality learning experience for today’s students—and tomorrow’s professionals—by sharing your treasures through financial support.
Sponsor a Senior Project
Senior projects provide a culminating experience for computing students. They provide an opportunity for students to collaborate with others to solve real-world problems.
Support a Student Intern
Internships provide the tools students need to learn to be in the workforce.
Alumni in 5 Spotlights
Abigail Gbewonyo '18 & '21
One of my favorite memories at GV was being a Graduate Assistant. This opportunity allowed me to work closely with faculty professors and receive mentorship in both my research and professional journey.
Madison Brooks '18
In 2017 I was on my sorority's executive board, Alpha Sigma Tau. I have always loved participating in sorority event coordination, helping train new members, and volunteering at Habitat for Humanity with my sorority sisters.
Todd Lukasiewicz '12
When I was a freshman, there was quite a snowy winter. One day, around the weekend lunch rush around Kleiner, there was a large crowd mingling outside the building.
Gloire Rubambiza '18
One of my favorite GV memories is the bus trip from Michigan to the Undergraduate McNair Scholars conference in Buffalo and Niagara Falls, NY.
Alumni Success Stories
From Film Classes to DreamWorks; Advice from a GVSU Computing Alum on Following Your Dreams
Charles Billingsley graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2019 with two degrees. One in Computer Science and one in Film & Video Production.
Nov 16, 2021
From New Graduates to Entrepreneurs, Computer Science Alums Talk their Business Journey
Matt Shaver and John Spencer both graduated from Grand Valley in 2010 with their bachelor's degrees in Computer Science.
Oct 4, 2021
Graduate Alumna Wins Selective Fellowship
Katherine Skocelas came to the School of Computing and Information Systems in the Summer of 2017 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations from GVSU.
Aug 24, 2020
Former IS student joins Amazon
Thomas Rudd (BS in IS) has had an interesting and exciting career since he graduated from GVSU in 2017. Upon graduation, Tom joined the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Michigan.
Feb 11, 2020
GVSU graduate co-founds Michigan Software Labs
Joshua Hulst graduated from GVSU with a BS in Computer Science (Honors College) in 2009.
Nov 22, 2019