Padnos College of Engineering Alumni

Stay engaged with PCE after you graduate!

There are various ways to stay involved with the Padnos College of Engineering after graduation. Volunteer to assist with one of our many K-12 outreach events; sign up for the GVSU alumni speakers bureau and share your expertise in the classroom; support current students by providing co-op, internship, or project experiences; stay informed by subscribing to our newsletters and following us on social media, and give back to the college so that we can develop the next generation of engineering, and occupational safety experts!

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Alumni Resources

Grand Valley State University is committed to continuing to connect with and provide resources to alumni. The university provides a variety of resources to alumni including lifetime career center access and many networking opportunities. Stay connected to fellow GVSU alumni, take advantage of a $1000 scholarship to come back to Grand Valley for future classes, and use the resources available to you to further your career! 

Alumni Outcomes

Curious about what PCE alumni do after graduation? Check out our PCE Alumni Outcomes!

Alumni Spotlights

Allow us to feature you! We love sharing stories about all of the great things our alumni are involved in! Share your story by submitting the 'Alumni in 5' Questionnaire below.

GVSU 'Alumni in 5' Questionnaire

Spotlights

Spandana Vemavarapu April 2025 Spotlight

Spandana Vemavarapu April 2025

One of my favorite memories was the moment when Grand Valley truly started to feel like home. Moving from India to the United States to pursue my graduate studies was a big transition, but the welcoming environment at Grand Valley made that journey much e

Andrew Kirby '12 Spotlight

Andrew Kirby '12

I used to love walking/jogging around Allendale campus, in any weather, between classes. I love the outdoors, and there was a lot of natural beauty on campus.

Jake Vanderheyden '19 Spotlight

Jake Vanderheyden '19

My favorite Grand Valley memory was when I proposed to my wife, Valerie, with the Laker Marching Band playing behind us. We met during our freshman year in the LMB and have now been together for almost 9 years.

Jamie Belt '19 Spotlight

Jamie Belt '19

One of my accounting professors (Sopariwala) once sat with me for 2 hours straight to help me understand my homework and prepare for the final exam. After he graded mine, he emailed me to let me know he was proud of my grade.

Manfred Tatzmann '70 Spotlight

Manfred Tatzmann '70

The thrill of being on a new campus where Vietnam protests were as accepted as the traditional West Michigan values. Most important though is meeting my wife and developing lifelong friendships.

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