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GVSU, Consumers Credit Union partner for student career growth

A collaboration between Grand Valley’s Seidman College of Business and Consumers Credit Union is providing an opportunity for students to begin their careers in the banking industry.

Feb 25, 2025


GVSU in photos: Laker performing artists explore fragility in special Meijer Gardens presentation

Performers from Grand Valley's Dance and Theater Departments presented "FRAGILE," Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Feb 24, 2025


From snacks to a living-learning community, engineering students thrive with additional academic support

Recent initiatives established by the Padnos College of Engineering have helped students persist and thrive in the program.

Jan 28, 2025


Grand Valley, nonprofit partnership supports future educators with free books

A collaboration between Grand Valley's Michigan Literacy Project and nonprofit Storehouse of Community Resources has provided thousands of books for the next generation of PK-12 and special education teachers.

Jan 8, 2025


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 secures state grant to help retain graduates in Michigan

President Philomena V. Mantella and Vice President for Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach B. Donta Truss announced that the university was selected for the first round of a state-funded initiative, the Make MI Home grants.

Oct 17, 2024


GVSU launches student competition to tackle renewable energy challenges

The Seidman College of Business, in partnership with GVSU's Koeze Business Ethics Initiative is hosting the "Sustainable Energy Wins" competition, encouraging students to develop business plans that address gaps in the green energy market.

Oct 10, 2024


College of Computing earns national cybersecurity designation

The College of Computing's cutting-edge curriculum and faculty expertise in the advancement of cybersecurity has earned it a national designation from the National Security Agency.

Oct 10, 2024



$241K NSF grant helps experts bring cutting-edge water research instrument to GVSU

Faculty members say undergraduate water research opportunities will expand with this addition.

Sep 24, 2024