Academics & Research

GVSU Special Collections to house PFAS stories gathered by writing faculty member

Dani DeVasto is collecting personal accounts of those affected by PFAS contamination.

Jun 14, 2021



Engineering students are first cohort to begin path to combined degrees through NSF funded program

Seven students were accepted into the first cohort of a National Science Foundation grant-funded program focused on increasing the number of underrepresented students who earn engineering graduate degrees.

May 21, 2021


Two McNair Scholars earn full scholarships to begin graduate school

Two of Grand Valley's McNair Scholars earned full scholarships to begin their doctoral degree programs at Michigan State University in the fall semester.

May 20, 2021


Communications faculty takes interdisciplinary style to Meijer Honors College

Melba Vélez Ortiz said applying for a faculty position in the honors college felt like being called 'home to the mothership.'

May 18, 2021


GVSU economics expert: Economy continues to grow, employment better in sectors

Brian Long said 2021 will be a historic year for the U.S. economy.

May 11, 2021


National Nurses Week: Simulation labs key to students' education

Keys to adapting labs during the pandemic were creativity and flexibility.

May 11, 2021


GVSU key partner in recently announced statewide effort to boost computer science education

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and other partners joined together to discuss the pilot program.

May 10, 2021


Exercise science lab adjusts so students can still attain crucial competency

Steve Glass said he may use some of the adjustments made for the pandemic in future labs.

May 7, 2021


Biochemistry major earns competitive Goldwater Scholarship

Micah Fernando, a junior majoring in biochemistry, earned a competitive Goldwater Scholarship, a national award that supports undergraduates who want to pursue research careers in STEM fields.

May 4, 2021