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Kevin Maupin, second from left, is pictured at a NASA facility in Florida.

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

Dr. Samir Iqbal smiling at the camera while wearing a suit in a professional setting.

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

Samir Iqbal, associate dean and professor of computing, chats with students at the College of Computing welcome event.

Colleges host welcome events for new students

Following the festive atmosphere of Laker Kickoff, each college planned an informal welcome for new students on August 24.

Events Undergraduate

Published September 2, 2025 by Michele Coffil

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

Dr. Jiaxin Du receives DOJ-funded award to advance justice through AI research

Dr. Jiaxin Du, assistant professor in the College of Computing, has been awarded a subaward from Cleveland State University as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s FY 21 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI).

Grants Research

Published August 28, 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

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Scholarships spark a mission: How Jyothsna Allu plans to bridge tech and care in rural India

Three prestigious scholarships earned in her second graduate year at Grand Valley State University’s College of Computing, Jyothsna’s journey is a compelling story of passion, hard work and transformation.

Awards Graduate Highlights Women in tech

Published August 8, 2025 by Valentine Zablon

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.

Dr. Naureen wearing a red top is seated at a desk working on two laptops. In front of her are various electronic and networking devices, including a white router-like unit with multiple antennas, a small white dome-shaped device.

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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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

Dr. Rahat Rafiq with short, dark hair is wearing a dark suit jacket, a blue tie, a plaid shirt and a pair of glasses. The background is a plain, neutral gray. He poses for a formal portrait.

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.

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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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College tour highlights career pathways for women in tech

A visiting college tour presented by Amazon Web Services stopped at Grand Valley on April 1 and highlighted the opportunities for women in the fields of computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and information technology.

Careers computer science Cybersecurity Mentorship Partnerships Women in tech

Published April 1, 2025 by Brian Vernellis on GVNext. Image credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills.

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College of Computing enhances international partnerships with Tunisian universities

Grand Valley's College of Computing reached a significant milestone in its international engagement efforts with a formal visit to Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates Global partnerships Innovation J-1 Scholar Partnerships

Published March 11, 2025 by Shelby Harrison and is posted on GVSU Forum.