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Dr. Sara Sutton Awarded Competitive Comcast Innovation Fund Grant to Advance Quantum Cybersecurity Research

Sutton has been awarded a highly competitive Comcast Innovation Fund grant to support her research project, "Quantum-Aware Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Security."

Awards College Updates Cybersecurity Faculty Grants Innovation Research Women in tech

Published August 7, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

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Dr. Shakil Ahmed on Quantum Computing

Computing’s rapid evolution is creating opportunities that extend far beyond the research community.

College Updates computer science Cybersecurity Research

Published July 31, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

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Remembering Members of the College of Computing Community

The College of Computing honors the lives and legacies of three members of our community.

College Updates Faculty Graduate Graduate

Published July 28, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

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Building the Future of Quantum Computing at GVSU

Assistant Professor Shakil Ahmed joins the College of Computing at a pivotal moment for quantum computing.

College Updates computer science

Published July 24, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

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Celebrating Two Years as the College of Computing: A Foundation of Innovation. A Future of Possibility.

This July, Grand Valley State University celebrates the second anniversary of the College of Computing as a standalone college.

College Updates

Published July 15, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

Ideas to Impact: Bringing Enterprise AI to GVSU

Meet John K. Thompson, a new Faculty of Practice bringing nearly 40 years of enterprise AI leadership to GVSU—and preparing students to lead the future of AI.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates computer science Faculty

Published July 10, 2026 by Allison Bazaire

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

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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

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

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College Updates

Published December 9, 2025 by Esther Djan

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.