Academics & Research

Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024


GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy

After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.

Nov 11, 2024


GVSU secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan

President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.

Oct 17, 2024


GVSU launches student competition to tackle renewable energy challenges

The Seidman College of Business, in partnership with GVSU's Koeze Business Ethics Initiative is hosting the "Sustainable Energy Wins" competition, encouraging students to develop business plans that address gaps in the green energy market.

Oct 10, 2024


College of Computing earns national cybersecurity designation

The College of Computing's cutting-edge curriculum and faculty expertise in the advancement of cybersecurity has earned it a national designation from the National Security Agency.

Oct 10, 2024


West Michigan economy continues its slump, says GVSU researcher

A GVSU survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers reveals the regional economy slowing for the fourth straight month.

Oct 9, 2024


$241K NSF grant helps experts bring cutting-edge water research instrument to GVSU

Faculty members say undergraduate water research opportunities will expand with this addition.

Sep 24, 2024


Great Lakes History Conference speakers will relate historic substance abuse in warfare to current events

Speakers at the annual conference will explore the theme 'Intoxicated Warfare: Psychoactive Substances, Violence and Trauma.'

Sep 24, 2024


Five visionary projects seen at Tech Week GR

Catch up on some of the groundbreaking research and inventive applications from GVSU alumni, faculty and students and Grand Rapids tech firms specializing in AI, software engineering and data science.

Sep 23, 2024


Blue Dot to propel GVSU, Grand Rapids as tech hub

A showcase of cutting-edge tech, computing and engineering projects by faculty and students headlined GVSU's Tech Week GR event, "The Blue Dot Experience."

Sep 19, 2024