Academics & Research
Tech Week GR to showcase Grand Valley faculty, programs
Grand Valley, the Padnos College of Engineering and the College of Computing will highlight their innovative programs and faculty during the third Tech Week GR from September 16-21 in downtown Grand Rapids.
Sep 10, 2024
GVSU research shows local economy slowing for third straight month
Data collected by a researcher from Grand Valley State University indicates the West Michigan economy is continuing its slow pace with the possibility of a recession looming on the horizon.
Sep 10, 2024
New AWRI director to begin role in January
Stuart Jones, a faculty member in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Biological Sciences, has been named the executive director of GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.
Sep 4, 2024
Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state
Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.
Aug 26, 2024
GVSU research shows West Michigan economy slowing
While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a GVSU researcher said he’s not ready to make that declaration for the national or local economies.
Aug 7, 2024
Senior Project Day: Engineering students collaborate with industry to solve real-world problems
Supported by approximately $250,000 in industry partnerships, engineering seniors presented their projects totaling 36,000 hours of collaborative work at the Engineering Design Conference.
Aug 6, 2024
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
West Michigan economy stalls after four-month growth, says GVSU survey
Brian Long, director of supply management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and purchasing managers reflected sharp declines in two key indices.
Jul 10, 2024
Federal grant will address shortage of physician assistants trained in rural behavioral health services
The Physician Assistant Studies department received a five-year, $1.8 million federal grant.
Jun 24, 2024
Survey shows another month of modest growth for West Michigan economy
A GVSU survey of West Michigan purchasing managers and businesses indicates the region's economy continues to chug along at a steady pace after posting a fourth straight month of modest growth.
Jun 11, 2024
