University News
GVSU report reveals challenges, innovations for nonprofits in 2025
The ninth edition of the Johnson Center's "11 Trends in Philanthropy," includes analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing nonprofits, their stakeholders and the sector's future.
Jan 15, 2025
West Michigan business confidence rebounds as 2025 outlook brightens, says GVSU researcher
Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said the West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a trend expected to continue into 2025.
Jan 9, 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
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