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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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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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.

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GVSU to offer degree programs in artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to permeate industries across West Michigan, Grand Valley State University is making sure its students are prepared for the future.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Research

Published March 7, 2025 by Alina Hauter and reported on Fox 17 News. View the video accompanying this piece.

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GVSU expands global impact: College of Computing meets Tunisian Minister to build academic bridges

Grand Valley State University'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.

College Updates Global partnerships Innovation Partnerships

Published March 5, 2025 by Shelby Harrison & Rachel Salinas.

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Grand Valley State University will offer new degrees including in A.I. to meet increasing demands for tech talent in West Michigan

GVSU's Board of Trustees approved programs in AI and software engineering as an expansion of its College of Computing, designed to meet the demands of industry partners for graduates in the tech sector.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Software Engineering

Published March 4, 2025 by Dee Morrison on WGVU

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338% surge in West Michigan AI job postings prompts GVSU to create new degrees

In an attempt to better prepare students joining a workforce that increasingly utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Grand Valley State University is creating four new degree programs.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates computer science Human Centered Computing Innovation Partnerships Research

Published February 27, 2025 by Danielle James featured on mLive and Government Technology.

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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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GVSU Board of Trustees approves new programs in AI and software engineering

GVSU's Board of Trustees has approved new AI and Software Engineering degree programs, co-designed with industry to meet workforce demands. These cutting-edge programs will equip students with in-demand skills, driving innovation and economic growth.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates computer science Cybersecurity Graduate Innovation Partnerships Software Engineering undergraduate

Published February 21, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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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.

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