Academics & Research

Michigan's health trends: mental health crisis worsens, according to GVSU researchers

The 15th annual West Michigan Health Care Economic Forecast was held on the Health Campus.

Feb 9, 2024


Outstanding faculty members will be recognized at awards convocation

The campus community is invited to attend the February 15 ceremony at the DeVos Center.

Feb 6, 2024


GVSU team sees mix of data in forecast of Grand Rapids economy

Paul Isely, professor of economics and associate dean of the Seidman College of Business, presented the findings from his Grand Rapids Economic Forecast to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.

Jan 31, 2024



GVSU Community Hearing Clinic expands services

Services now include comprehensive assessments for dizziness as well as advanced hearing neurodiagnostics.

Jan 22, 2024


Johnson Center releases "11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024" report

The center's annual report, its eighth edition, includes essays and analysis on trends facing nonprofits, foundations and communities for the year.

Jan 17, 2024


Positive signs for West Michigan economy amid slumping numbers: GVSU researcher

A monthly report from a Grand Valley researcher shows that while the West Michigan economy remains modestly negative, it has not slumped enough to slide into a recession.

Jan 10, 2024


Blue Dot, big impact: Gov. Whitmer visits campus, signs bill with $30 million for GV tech hub

With the stroke of a pen, backed by leaders from around the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday signed a $616 million supplemental funding bill during a ceremony at Grand Valley, providing a $30 million boost to the university’s Blue Dot initiative.

Dec 18, 2023


West Michigan's economy continues sluggish pace: GVSU researcher

Despite showing some modest gains, the West Michigan economy continued its sluggish pace through November, according to a Grand Valley researcher and his monthly survey of local businesses and manufacturers.

Dec 12, 2023


KCON students prepare for careers through intensive multipatient simulation

Nursing students got a taste of what caring for multiple patients would be like during a pilot simulation made possible by a federal grant.

Dec 12, 2023