Academics & Research
GVSU research shows region’s business confidence reaches new heights
West Michigan’s businesses and purchasing managers are seeing a slow, but positive start to the economy in 2025, said a Grand Valley State University researcher.
Feb 12, 2025
GVSU launches podcast focusing on faculty members
President Philomena V. Mantella talks with Matthew Daley, professor of history, in the first podcast.
Feb 10, 2025
Faculty will be recognized for outstanding teaching, scholarship, service at ceremony
The 18th annual Faculty Awards Convocation is February 18 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.
Feb 10, 2025
Grand Rapids stands as 'health care anomaly,' according to GVSU faculty researchers
Economics faculty members detailed their statistical look at the state of the region's health during the 16th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast.
Feb 7, 2025
Roger That! Conference to explore space and communication, present keynote from astronaut who conducted multiple spacewalks
Retired NASA astronaut John Herrington will deliver the keynote.
Jan 30, 2025
GVSU report highlights business optimism, moderate growth for West Michigan in 2025
Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics at the Seidman College of Business, said his findings highlight several positive economic trends for the Grand Rapids region of Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan counties.
Jan 29, 2025
College of Computing WAIVE Lab will transform accessibility research
WAIVE will pioneer new AI-based technologies that redefine how technology addresses usability challenges.
Jan 23, 2025
GVSU report reveals challenges, innovations for nonprofits in 2025
The ninth edition of the Johnson Center's "11 Trends in Philanthropy," includes analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing nonprofits, their stakeholders and the sector's future.
Jan 15, 2025
West Michigan business confidence rebounds as 2025 outlook brightens, says GVSU researcher
Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said the West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a trend expected to continue into 2025.
Jan 9, 2025
State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators
The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.
Dec 11, 2024
