Academic Excellence
Retiring professor leaves lasting wake with Wooden Shoe Regatta
Engineering professor Shirley Fleischmann brought the tradition to GVSU in 1990.
Aug 5, 2026
GVSU engineering students featured in Cast in Steel series
The series follows college teams competing to build interpretations of historic weapons and tools.
Jul 16, 2026
Collaborative innovation engineers a solution for transforming healthcare education
Students are building a locking cabinet similar to those used in hospitals.
Jun 16, 2026
High-achieving students recognized at annual awards convocation
The awards recognize excellence in and out of the classroom.
Apr 13, 2026
Student Senate travels to Washington, displaying the power of structured advocacy
Leaders from Student Senate connected with Michigan's Congressional delegation to showcase GVSU's impact.
Apr 8, 2026
Lancaster named provost at Ferris State
The associate vice president for Academic Affairs will begin his new position June 1.
Apr 7, 2026
Engineering faculty member recognized as one of Michigan’s Distinguished Professors of the Year
The Michigan Association of State Universities awarded Sanjivan Manoharan and two others with the honor.
Apr 7, 2026
GVSU honors adult learners with Sigma Lambda Sigma induction ceremony
The honor society celebrates adult learner students who balance school, work and home life, while achieving academic excellence.
Feb 9, 2026
Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation
University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.
Feb 3, 2026
GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list
Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.
Dec 2, 2025
