College of Computing News - GVSU College of Computing

From Lab to Launch: Health & Bioinformatics Students Turn Clinical Insight into a Digital Health Startup

Wayloom is a digital health startup modernizing cognitive testing with secure and equitable digital tools.

College Updates

Published March 4, 2026 by Esther Djan

Computing black Game - Student with their certificates

GVSU Computing Club Game Jam Showcases Creativity, Collaboration, and Hands-On Learning

The GVSU Computing Club bring students together beyond the classroom

College Updates

Published January 28, 2026 by Esther Djan

College of Computing Student Presents Innovative Distributed AI System at National Hackathon

Yordanos Kassa recently represents the GVSU College of Computing at Cal Hacks

College Updates

Published January 28, 2026 by Esther Djan

Yong with the Organization Committee at the ICDM 2025

GVSU College of Computing Faculty Contribute to Top Data Mining Conference in Washington, D.C.

Top Data Mining Conference

College Updates

Published December 9, 2025 by Esther Djan

Marouane Kessentini and Eric C. Swindell, PH.D. welcoming the Innovation Day AI & Life Science event

“Thrilling and terrifying”: Experts discuss AI’s rapid rise in health sciences

College of Computing, Van Andel Institute co-host college’s Innovation Day

College Updates

Published December 5, 2025 by Brian Vernellis

Marcos presents digital evolution research on the global stage in Japan

College Updates Research

Published November 21, 2025 by Santiago Castellanos Donoso

Students compete in a Cybersecurity Capture the Flag event on February 10, 2024 in Mackinac Hall.

Grand Valley, Oakland Community College sign cybersecurity transfer agreement

A new transfer agreement between Grand Valley and Oakland Community College creates a seamless pathway for OCC students to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from GVSU.

College Updates

Published November 12, 2025 by Brian Vernellis

Grand Valley student, Rachael Eapen, listens to speakers during the Women of the Cloud conference April 1.

GVSU to host prestigious international computing conference

GVSU will host the prestigious MODELS 25 conference October 5-10 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health. Organized by ACM and IEEE.

College Updates

Published September 22, 2025 by Brian Vernellis

Paul Fink, assistant professor in the College of Computing, speaks as part of "Tech Talks: AI & Human-Centered Design" at the DeVos Center's Loosemore Auditorium in Grand Rapids on September 18

Experts spotlight AI's human-centered capabilities during Tech Talk

GVSU hosted “Tech Talks: AI & Human-Centered Design” as part of Tech Week Grand Rapids, highlighting how AI can enhance education, business, and accessibility

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Faculty

Published September 18, 2025 by Brian Vernellis

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Dr. Samir Iqbal joins GVSU’s College of Computing as associate dean of Research

With a career that bridges cutting-edge innovation and global impact, Samir Iqbal has joined Grand Valley State University’s College of Computing as the associate dean of Research.

College Updates Research

Published September 4, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

Colin DeKuiper and Emily Zeliasko, academic advisors in the GVSU College of Computing, standing outside against a tan textured wall. Colin is wearing a Grand Valley State University polo shirt, and Emily is wearing a blue pullover and glasses, smiling.

Navigating Success in Computing: A new course to support first-year students

Beginning college as a computing major is both exciting and challenging. To better support first-year computing students, the College of Computing has launched a new pilot course called CIS 180: Navigating Success in Computing.

College Updates Undergraduate

Published September 2, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies Dean Mark Schaub, second from right, speaks during a College of Computing brainstorming session at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on August 7.

Campus, community unite for interdisciplinary innovation

The College of Computing hosted a campus and community brainstorming session August 7, focused on designing interdisciplinary programs that will meet the demands of a future powered by artificial intelligence.

College Updates Events Partnerships

Published August 12, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

Dr. Reihaneh Hariri smiles at the camera against a green background. She has curly light brown hair and is wearing a light beige turtleneck sweater.

Global journey leads Reihaneh Hariri to Grand Valley and a future in student-centered innovation

When Dr. Reihaneh Hariri left her faculty position to work in the fast-moving world of autonomous vehicle systems; she didn't expect that her journey would ultimately lead her back to the classroom.

Artificial Intelligence Automotive industry College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation

Published July 1, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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GVSU welcomes Université de Carthage President in continued partnership effort

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and the College of Computing continue to build momentum with its international partnership with Université de Carthage, Tunisia.In late May, President Nadia Mzoughi Aguir visited GVSU for the first time.

College Updates Global partnerships J-1 Scholar Partnerships

Published June 5, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

Marouane Kessentini, dean of GVSU’s College of Computing; Yuhila Alhatou, co-founder of The Mitten Project; and Jennifer Wangler, vice president of technology at The Right Place, smile while signing a Memorandum of Understanding.

New partnership expands entrepreneurial pathways for GVSU computing student

Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) College of Computing and The Mitten Project took a major step forward in supporting student and faculty innovation with the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today.

College Updates Healthcare Innovation Mentorship Partnerships

Published June 4, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

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Detecting forest threats with AI and Drones: College of Computing faculty receives MTRAC grant

Dr. Rahat Ibn Rafiq, assistant professor in the College of Computing at GVSU, has been awarded a $43,284 grant from Michigan State Universitys MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub, along with matching funds.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Cybersecurity Environmental conservation Faculty Grants Innovation Research

Published May 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

Side-by-side professional portraits of Dr. Mostafa El-Said,on the left ,wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and blue polka-dot tie. Dr. Jie Du, on the right wearing a dark blazer and white collared shirt.

College of Computing announces new department chairs for the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies

The College of Computing at GVSU is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Mostafa El-Said as Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Dr. Jie Du as Chair of the Department of Information Sciences and Technology.

College Updates computer science Faculty Graduate Innovation undergraduate

Published April 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

College of computing's faculty and staff stand together and smiles for a photo in front of a screen displaying “Grand Valley State University Finance and Audit Committee Meeting – April 25, 2025.”

GVSU Board of Trustees approves new human-centered computing programs

Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees has officially approved the launch of two new degrees in Human-Centered Computing (HCC), a bachelor's and a master's degree, set to begin enrolling students in Fall 2025.

College Updates Faculty Graduate Human Centered Computing Innovation Undergraduate

Published April 25, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

Cybersecurity experts--from GVSU and West Michigan--gathered at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus to discuss the technology's future as well as honor and celebrate the College of Computing's largest graduating class.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Commencement Innovation Innovation Day Panel discussions

Published April 18, 2025 by Brian Vernellis and posted on GVNext. Image credit: Photos by Ashley Streeter

Dean Kessentini, on the left, alongside other professionals sit along a table covered with a black GVSU College of Computing cloth. They hold pens as they sign an MOU while smiling to the camera

GVSU and UM-Flint sign MoU to launch joint graduate pathways in computing

On Friday, April 11, Grand Valley State University's College of Computing and the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology formalized their commitment to collaboration through a MoU signed on GVSU's health campus.

College Updates Graduate Innovation Mentorship Partnerships

Published April 11, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.