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