Engineer honored as Muskegon Innovation Hub: Innovator of the Year

For his work, and his most recent innovative work, Michael Gerstweiler was named the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year, presented by the Muskegon Innovation Hub on July 25.

Jul 25, 2024


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Empowering student voices at the REP4 Midwest Regional Summit

High schoolers from across Michigan gathered on July 24 and 25 to empower their own education at the 2024 REP4 Midwest Regional Summit.

Jul 25, 2024

Zachary DeBruine in blue shirt behind screen with coding written on it

Grant from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative aids research with AI, rare diseases

Research by Zachary DeBruine will implement artificial intelligence to construct and train models of virtual cells to better understand rare diseases.

Jul 25, 2024


Mantella, other REP4 leaders showcase alliance with U.S. officials

Leaders of the REP4 National Alliance met with U.S. officials to discuss their role in the future of higher education during the second annual REP4 Day of Advocacy.

Jul 24, 2024


CECI partnership developing next class of PK-12 teachers

The first cohort of more than 50 residents in the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance between Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — began an eight-day summer institute of workshops on July 22 at the Eberhard Center.

Jul 23, 2024


Q&A with Holly Jasinski, new Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity

Coming from the world of nonprofits, Holly Jasinski is focusing on elevating collaboration and student voices at the CWGE.

Jul 18, 2024


Meet the finalists for the 2024 Lakeshore Innovator of the Year

This year's finalists comprise a cross section of industries from advanced technologies like AI to outdoor recreation and entertainment to nonprofit organizations and the culinary arts.

Jul 18, 2024


GVSU, SMC leaders sign agreement to open pathways for Southwest Michigan learners

Leaders from Grand Valley and Southwestern Michigan College signed an agreement that provides SMC students with opportunities to take GVSU classes and degree programs at the Dowagiac campus.

Jul 17, 2024


Mantella, GVSU open first LatinXperience Symposium in Holland

Grand Valley serves as the title sponsor for this week’s Fiesta Week, the 60th anniversary of the celebration of Latino culture, presented by Latin American United for Progress in Holland.

Jul 16, 2024


Campaign will help more students have study abroad experiences

Now through July 25, Grand Valley is hosting a crowdfunding campaign to help more students have transformative study abroad experiences.

Jul 15, 2024