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Student Philanthropy Week spotlights connections, belonging

Coordinated by University Development, events throughout the week and money raised put a spotlight on the impact that philanthropy has on every Grand Valley experience.

Sep 22, 2024

Student Philanthropy Week image of arch with blue heart woven through it

College of Computing

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

A visitor to GVSU's "The Blue Dot Experience," event is silhouetted against an image of the Earth.

University News

GVSU celebrates 30th anniversary of Cook Carillon Tower with concert series, including Taylor Swift music

The Tower, infusing campus with music since 1994, will turn 30 years old this November.

Sep 19, 2024

Athletics

No. 2 Lakers face Division III Wisconsin-La Crosse

Ranked No. 5 in Division III, Wisconsin-La Crosse meets the Lakers on September 21, as part of Family Weekend festivities. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Sep 19, 2024

GVSU receiver Donovon Johnson takes the field with his teammates.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

Tech Week GR: 'Show Her the Money' screening tells the story of women entrepreneurs

The screening was followed by a panel discussion with President Mantella and other female business leaders.

Sep 18, 2024

President Mantella speaks into a microphone during a panel discussion. She wears a blue blazer, pink scarf, and a pin that reads �Tech Week�.

University News

Tech leaders unveil AI innovations at GVSU's Tech Week event

Some of Grand Rapids' most innovative tech executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs gave a glimpse into their cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of the region's tech industry.

Sep 18, 2024

Ashlea Souffrou, founder / CEO of SxanPro, speaks as part of the Tech Talks series focused on AI and Data at the John G. Russell Leadership Building in Grand Rapids on September 18.

Traverse City

GVSU's direct credit program expands, Michigan high school students benefit

More than 200 high school students are earning college credits through established partnerships among Grand Valley State , intermediate school districts, technical education centers and high schools.

Sep 18, 2024

Man in white shirt gets blood pressure check from student in blue scrubs

Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

Native American Heritage Fund grant creates GVSU pilot program to embed Indigenous knowledge into courses

The program includes bringing in community Indigenous knowledge keepers to collaborate and co-teach with faculty members.

Sep 17, 2024

students sit in circle, Native banner with feathers at right

Division of Student Affairs

Empowering student voices: GVSU earns gold seal in Campus Democracy Challenge

The award was earned as a result of the campus’s voting rate in the 2022 Midterms, and GVSU continues to empower student voices in 2024 on National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 17, 2024