Empowered Educational Experience
Acrisure Amphitheater to feature opening theme performed by GVSU Orchestra
When the Acrisure Amphitheater in downtown Grand Rapids opens, guests will be greeted by an opening theme performed by the Grand Valley Symphony Orchestra. The recorded work is slated to play before every event at the venue.
May 1, 2026
Striking a Chord: Future educators mentor youth orchestra members
Music education students are gaining professional experience as mentors to youth orchestra members.
Apr 21, 2026
Art Buddies: Lakers work with special education students to create playful art pieces
Grand Valley art education students celebrated the conclusion of the two-semester Art Buddies program with a showcase in early April.
Apr 20, 2026
Board approves computing Ph.D. program
Grand Valley State University will launch a research doctoral program in computing in the fall, marking a milestone as the first Ph.D. program in the university’s history.
Apr 17, 2026
“It’s the start of something that’s going to be really great”
The GVSU Speech and Debate team entered its first competitions in December, sending four competitors to Indianapolis for two tournaments that proved successful for the inexperienced team.
Feb 23, 2026
Rethinking patient care: GVSU students join amputees at adaptive soccer clinic
Adaptive soccer is played with forearm crutches and is designed to make the sport accessible to those with a full or partial amputation of the leg.
Feb 12, 2026
GVSU expands access to computing degrees through GRCC partnership
College of Computing Dean Marouane Kessentini said the partnership provides a seamless transfer process between the institutions and removes common barriers for students.
Feb 10, 2026
"Thrilling and terrifying": Experts discuss AI's rapid rise in health sciences
The College of Computing and the Van Andel Institute co-hosted the college's Innovation Day, highlighting the convergence of artificial intelligence with life sciences and biomedical research.
Dec 5, 2025
GVSU's Academy of Community and Public Safety finishing first year at renovated Holland Campus
Some of the major renovations to the Holland Campus include a larger classroom, a drive track for simulated road stops and emergency vehicle training, four scenario rooms for simulating evidence collection and other exercises, a weight and fitness center, a mat room for restraint training and a virtual reality training room.
Dec 4, 2025
Inside Seidman's new lab bringing real-world business to campus
The space gives students hands-on experience with situations they are likely to encounter in their careers, including negotiations, presentations and sales pitches.
Dec 1, 2025
