GVSU Experts

AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways

A $1 million donation by Meijer helped fund the purchase of two drones, which will be operated and housed at the Annis Water Resources Institute and help clean West Michigan beaches and waterways from plastic and litter.

Aug 23, 2022


Medical anthropologist continues education efforts on COVID-19 vaccine, emphasizes sizable undecided group

Kristin Hedges has been working closely with health care professionals on the messaging efforts.

Aug 18, 2022


West Michigan economy flattens, but is this a recession?

Seidman College of Business economist says indicators point toward recession

Aug 8, 2022


Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute

After 21 years at the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute, Al Steinman officially steps down from his role as the Allan and Helen Hunting Director on Aug. 5.

Aug 4, 2022



The GVSU greenhouse got its day in the sun when the corpse flower bloomed. Learn more about this key campus resource

The Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse supports both teaching and research with an array of carefully tended plants separated into optimal growing environments.

Jul 20, 2022


NASA Webb telescope photos showing the sometimes emotionally overwhelming vastness of space: GVSU anthropologist

Deana Weibel coined the term "ultraview effect" to describe the profound response to the enormity and unknowns of the universe.

Jul 12, 2022


Auto orders keeping suppliers busy, but business confidence wanes: GVSU economics expert

June survey shows mixed bag for economy as employment remains strong while confidence declines.

Jul 7, 2022


Drop in business confidence as leaders worry about recession: GVSU economics expert

Brian Long said for the first time in eight years, survey respondents reacted negatively to long-term business outlooks.

Jun 6, 2022


Ning "Jackie" Zhang announced as dean of the College of Health Professions

Interim Provost Chris Plouff announced the appointment of Ning "Jackie" Zhang as the next dean of the College of Health Professions.

Jun 1, 2022