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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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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

Using AI Starts with Understanding

Artificial intelligence is changing faster than most people can learn it.

Artificial Intelligence Faculty

Published July 17, 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

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Dr. Vijay Bhuse named Presidential Fellow to advance global recruitment strategy

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has named Dr. Vijay Bhuse, an associate professor in the College of Computing, as a Presidential Fellow in the Enrollment Management Division.

Awards Faculty International Partnerships

Published October 10, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

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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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.

Alumni Faculty Partnerships Research

Published September 16, 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.

Artificial Intelligence Automotive industry College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation

Published July 1, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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Dr. Naureen Hoque joins GVSU's College of Computing, bringing expertise in wireless security and AI defense

Dr. Naureen Hoque, the newest faculty member to join Grand Valley State University (GVSU)'s College of Computing, specializes in wireless security, AI-powered threat defense, and quantum-resistant communications.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Faculty Innovation Research

Published June 24, 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.

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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.

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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.

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From the OR to GVSU: New GVSU faculty Dr. Talha Khan brings award-winning mixed reality research

Dr. Talha Khan is joining GVSU's College of Computing, bringing cutting-edge research in mixed reality and healthcare to the classroom and putting vital data directly into the hands (and sightlines) of those who need it most.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation Mentorship Research

Published April 7, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

NASA-Funded Grant to Advance Cybersecurity Research at Grand Valley

Dr. Sutton was recently awarded a NASA-funded grand through the Michigan Space Grant Consortium.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Faculty Graduate Grants Innovation Research

Published April 3, 2025 by Maxwell Ritchie

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AI degrees among new GVSU computing programs slated to strengthen Michigan tech talent pipeline

Grand Valley State University plans to offer bachelor's and master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence as part of an expansion of College of Computing programs.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates Faculty Graduate Innovation Partnerships Research undergraduate

Published February 21, 2025 by Peg West on GVNext.

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Shaping the next generation: Dr. Erin Carrier earns the CSCE Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award

On February 18th, Dr. Erin Carrier was recognized with the CSCE Awards for Scholarly and Creative Excellence Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award.

Awards Careers College Updates computer science Faculty Innovation Mentorship Research

Published February 19, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

GVSU College of Computing Faculty Service Milestones

Six GVSU College of Computing faculty are being recognized for their service and time at GVSU.

College Updates Faculty

Published January 28, 2025 by Maxwell Ritchie and Shelby Harrison

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Guided by green lights: Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility and innovation

Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility through research, innovation, and education, guided by his lifelong philosophy of following "green lights."

College Updates Faculty Innovation

Published January 17, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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Bridging Technology and Equity with Research Practice Partnerships: Dr. Ali Raza's Mission to Transform STEM Education

Dr. Ali Raza advances equitable STEM education through research, learning analytics, and GVSU's new EdTech Partnership Lab.

College Updates Faculty Human Centered Computing Innovation Research

Published December 17, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.

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Meet our New Faculty Members

The College of Computing welcomes six new outstanding faculty members!

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Published September 3, 2024