University News

Whitmer appoints 2 Michigan business leaders to board of trustees

Alumnus/entrepreneur Jason Trice and Consumers Energy executive Brandon Hofmeister selected for 8-year terms

Dec 19, 2024


GVSU is only Michigan institution to be named a 2024 Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU has once again been named a top environmentally-sustainable university in the country, according to The Princeton Review's list of Top 50 Green Colleges.

Dec 13, 2024


State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators

The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.

Dec 11, 2024


GVSU data suggests West Michigan economy on the upswing

Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, reveals a positive economic outlook for the region as 2025 approaches.

Dec 10, 2024


New dean of engineering will bring vast industry, education leadership to position

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe has deep experience in engineering education and with industry. He is a professor and engineering department head at James Madison University.

Dec 9, 2024


Fall Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremony

World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer, '09, addressed graduates.

Dec 7, 2024


College of Computing honors sponsorship for new AI executive program

A donation from Jim Hackett, the former CEO of Ford and Steelcase, will support the launch of an Artificial Intelligence for Executives training program within the College of Computing.

Dec 6, 2024


Entrepreneurs shine as Innovation Hub concludes inaugural accelerator program

A cohort of entrepreneurs made their final pitches to judges, family and friends, wrapping up a 13-week incubator program by GVSU’s Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Nov 21, 2024


Laker teams launch national title hopes with start of NCAA playoffs

Four Grand Valley teams — football, women's soccer and men's and women's cross country — begin play in their respective NCAA tournaments while the volleyball team competes in the GLIAC Tournament.

Nov 21, 2024


GVSU receives $855,000 grant to help working-age adults earn postsecondary credentials

Grant will develop program tailored for veterans and working-age adults, leveraging their existing knowledge and skills to expedite their career advancement.

Nov 21, 2024