College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Student Philanthropy Week spotlights student organizations

33 student organizations are participating in the week's events, which run October 6-13.

Oct 2, 2025

Student Philanthropy Week image of arch with blue heart woven through it

AWRI, community partnerships lead to restoration milestone for Muskegon Lake

The lake's extensive remediation efforts were supported in large part by the research and monitoring conducted by GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Oct 1, 2025

A man in a boat fishes in front of a freighter on Muskegon Lake.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, September 2025: Sand and sky, colorfully chalked sidewalks and a national title celebration

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Oct 1, 2025

Student senate placed flags on the Kirkhof lawn to honor and remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

(Photo releases on file)

Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research

A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support a collaborative effort, involving Grand Valley’s Annis Water Resources Institute, to develop an experiential learning pathway for emerging technologies and strengthen Michigan’s Blue Economy.

Sep 24, 2025

A researcher prepares to drop an autonomous underwater vehicle into the water.

Academics & Research

Experts spotlight AI's human-centered capabilities during Tech Talk

Though artificial intelligence is still in its infancy, its potential to enhance the human experience provides a lot of opportunities, according to the technology’s researchers and innovators.

Sep 18, 2025

Computing assistant professor Paul Fink speaks during the Tech Talk

ArtPrize

Laker connections to ArtPrize continue

Grand Valley has had connections to the international art competition throughout its 15-year history.

Sep 18, 2025

Gabrielle Egnater pictured in front of her sculpture, a white pillar in front of a white garage door

Academics & Research

Summer projects, GVSU style: See how faculty and student researchers made an impact

Summer was a prime time for research.

Sep 17, 2025

A black and white close-up view of multiple hands holding a wood turtle.

Academics & Research

GVSU faculty, researchers highlight AI’s role in future of medicine

As part of this year’s Tech Week Grand Rapids, “Tech Talks: Health & Technology,” hosted by Grand Valley and the Van Andel Institute, featured researchers and innovators to present their cutting-edge projects that are revolutionizing the health care sector.

Sep 16, 2025