College of Computing News
GVFaces: Kevin Maupin
Dr. Kevin Maupin, a GVSU alum and new College of Computing faculty member, brings a rare blend of biomedical research and computing expertise to mentor students and advance innovation in health care and biotechnology.
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Published September 16, 2025 by Shelby Harrison
From Film Classes to DreamWorks; Advice from a GVSU Computing Alum on Following Your Dreams
Charles Billingsley graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2019 with two degrees. One in Computer Science and one in Film & Video Production.
Published November 16, 2021 by Article was written by School of Computing staff
From New Graduates to Entrepreneurs, Computer Science Alums Talk their Business Journey
Matt Shaver and John Spencer both graduated from Grand Valley in 2010 with their bachelor's degrees in Computer Science.
Published October 4, 2021 by Article was written by School of Computing staff
Graduate Alumna Wins Selective Fellowship
Katherine Skocelas came to the School of Computing and Information Systems in the Summer of 2017 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations from GVSU.
Published August 24, 2020 by Article was written by School of Computing staff
Former IS student joins Amazon
Thomas Rudd (BS in IS) has had an interesting and exciting career since he graduated from GVSU in 2017. Upon graduation, Tom joined the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn Michigan.
Published February 11, 2020 by Article was written by School of Computing staff
GVSU graduate co-founds Michigan Software Labs
Joshua Hulst graduated from GVSU with a BS in Computer Science (Honors College) in 2009.
Published November 22, 2019 by Article written by college of computing staff
Atomic Object Developer Offers Advice to GVSU Computer Science Students
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Bekah Suttner Cheek, who is currently a software consultant / developer at Atomic Object in Grand Rapids, MI.
Published September 19, 2019 by Article written by college of computing staff
SCIS Graduate Works With Clients Worldwide
Mohamed Azuz graduated from GVSU with a BS in Information Systems and a minor in Business (2015) and a MS in CIS (2017).
Published August 28, 2019 by Article written by college of computing staff
Recent CIS Graduate Develops Web Apps at Steelcase
Emily LeFevere graduated twice from GVSU! In 2008 Emily earned her BA in Spanish & Information Systems, and in 2015 completed her M.S. in Computer Information Systems.
Published December 5, 2017 by Article was written by School of Computing staff
Recent CIS Graduate Pursuing Doctoral Studies at Virginia Tech
After graduating from GVSU with her BS in Computer Science and minors in Mathematics and Spanish in 2015, Michelle Dowling decided she wanted to go on to graduate school.
Published September 4, 2017 by Article written by Colle of Computing staff
Former GVSU Computer Science Major Amer Gerzic, now President of Extend Your Reach in Grand Rapids and Lansing, MI.
Amer was born and raised in Bosnia, near the Croatian border. When he was in the seventh grade, the Croatian War of Independence began to spill over into his hometown.
Published September 30, 2016 by Article written by College of Computing staff
Former CIS student now a researcher at Google
Dr. Joseph Roth graduated from GVSU in December, 2010 with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics.
Published September 22, 2016 by Article written by College of Computing staff
Former CIS Student Publishes iOS Book
Steve Derico graduated from GVSU in 2009 with a major in IS and a minor in business.
Published April 19, 2015 by Article written by College of Computing
A gig at Oculus VR
Since graduating in April of 2012, Alex Restrepo (MS in CIS) has managed to work on a number of high profile projects in Silicon Valley.
Published March 13, 2015 by Article written by College of Computing staff