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GVSU Expert: Everything you need to know about move-in 2026, a Q&A with Colleen Bailey

GVSU’s Housing & Residence Life director offers tips on living center essentials, connecting with your roommate and how to prepare for move-in this summer.

Jul 13, 2026


GVSU survey: West Michigan economy posts strongest performance in years

Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of the region’s purchasing managers showed considerable gains across several of his key indicators.

Jul 9, 2026


AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

Jul 6, 2026


GVSU Experts: A Q&A on the U.S.-Iran agreement and its global impact

GVSU faculty Polly Diven and Paul Isely share their insights on what the agreement means for consumers, businesses and U.S. foreign policy.

Jun 18, 2026


GVSU survey finds continued economic growth for West Michigan

The survey's respondents revealed that while the region's industrial economy remained positive, several suggested businesses are becoming more cautious about future growth.

Jun 11, 2026


GVSU Expert: A Q&A on what it means for the United States to host the World Cup

Tara Hefferan is a Senior Affiliate Professor at Grand Valley and an applied anthropologist. Among her specialties, Hefferan has an interest in the anthropology of sport, particularly soccer studies.

Jun 8, 2026


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


GVSU expert: A Q&A on what a dried-up, ancient lake in Utah can tell us about Lake Michigan

Ian Winkelstern, assistant professor of geology, was part of a research team studying the ancient lake.

Jun 2, 2026


GVSU study: Regional growth continues despite rising uncertainty

The West Michigan economy grew for the third consecutive month, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.

May 12, 2026


GVSU-based START Project celebrates 25 years of enhancing educational equity

For a quarter century, START, Statewide Autism Resources Training, has enhanced equity and removed barriers to education to meet the needs of students in Michigan.

May 4, 2026