Empowered Educational Experience

From the lake to the classroom: AWRI deepens environmental learning

Through the Impact 30 grant, the Annis Water Resources Institute is working with two GVSU-authorized charter schools this school year, introducing students to the real-world application of environmental science.

Oct 5, 2026

A.J. Bacon, a Crossroads Charter Academy student from Big Rapids, takes part in an educational visit to the Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon with AWRI science instructor Brittany Sweezer.

Alumni

GVSU graduate turns a love for storytelling into a career writing comics

Porter's first opportunity with DC came as a horror short story starring Green Lantern for “Cursed Comics Cavalcade No. 1.” From there, he received more opportunities to write for DC, including series like “DC Mech,” “Superboy,” and “The Flash.”

Oct 1, 2026

Alumnus Kenny Porter is a comic book writer. Porter was a writing major at Grand Valley. He poses in Vault of Midnight, a local downtown Grand Rapids comic book shop, where his books are sold.

Padnos College of Engineering

Tech Week Grand Rapids: College of Engineering launches Blue Spark, connects with entrepreneurs

Area industry leaders learned how engineering faculty and students can partner with entrepreneurs to solve problems together.

Sep 16, 2026

two people standing in hallway talking to engineering student, who is standing by the Laker Racing car

Academics & Research

Summer Scholars Showcase highlights discovery across disciplines

Whether in the lab, the library or the community, Grand Valley students embody the curiosity, creativity and dedication that fuel discovery and innovation.

Jul 30, 2026

A student wearing glasses and a blue sweater sits behind a transparent board covered with handwritten mathematical equations, formulas and diagrams.

Blue Dot Ecosystem

Collaborative innovation engineers a solution for transforming healthcare education

Students are building a locking cabinet similar to those used in hospitals.

Jun 16, 2026

six students stand behind a cabinet in a woodshop

Academics & Research

Continuing impact: GVSU-led study on deer population gaining wider interest for herd management strategies

The new inquiries come after a first round of recommendations for West Michigan officials.

Jun 3, 2026

A sign outside a building says "deer drop off area" and contains an arrow pointing to the right. A garage and trucks are in the background.

Charter Schools

Hands-on learning sparks healthcare career exploration in Traverse City

High school students from Northern Michigan gathered at GVSU's Traverse City Regional Center this week to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning.

May 29, 2026

A student practices chest compressions on a medical training mannequin while an instructor observes and provides guidance in a classroom lab setting

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Reimagining chemistry education inside a correctional facility

Inside Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility, incarcerated students are completing hands-on chemistry labs and exceeding expectations in GVSU's education program.

May 28, 2026

A student in the Bellamy Creek Program demonstrates his experiment during a class.

TRIO

Curiosity and creativity drive Detroit TRIO STEAM Summit at Michigan Central

Students from University Prep High Schools in Detroit explored virtual reality, sustainability research and collaborative problem-solving during the TRIO Upward Bound Detroit STEAM Summit at Michigan Central.

May 26, 2026

A student works through an exercise during an STEAM-related event at Detroit's Michigan Central.

Charter Schools

Imagining the future of student-led learning at Michigan Central REP4® Detroit Design Blitz

The event was made possible by GVSU’s Charter Schools Office Impact 30 grant.

May 8, 2026

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