College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship

Student Scholars Day marks 30 years of research

What began in 1996 as an initiative within the Science and Mathematics Division has blossomed into an annual, campuswide celebration of student research across all disciplines.

Apr 8, 2026

Student answers questions from visitors during her presentation at Student Scholars Day.

Padnos College of Engineering

Engineering faculty member recognized as one of Michigan’s Distinguished Professors of the Year

The Michigan Association of State Universities awarded Sanjivan Manoharan and two others with the honor.

Apr 7, 2026

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, March 2026: A spectrum of light, early STEM appreciation and repeat champions

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

Apr 1, 2026

The Transformational Link is seen through raindrops on a window from James H. Zumberge Hall March 26.

GVSU Experts

GVSU Expert: A Q&A exploring what it means to return to the moon

Deana Weibel, professor of anthropology, reflects on this lunar mission, which includes a crew member with strong West Michigan ties.

Mar 30, 2026

A GVSU professor smiles while posing for a photo.

Community Engagement

A celebration of STEM: GVSU hosts two weekends of events for K-12 students

The Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics competitions were held on the Valley Campus.

Mar 30, 2026

Two children wearing goggles kneel to work on a project on the floor.

Birds of GVSU

Birds of GVSU: An appreciation of the creatures that share our air, keep us grounded

Explore our first installment of a series dedicated to the feathered friends that share our campuses.

Mar 25, 2026

A photo of birds with text that reads "Birds of GVSU"

Center for Women and Gender Equity

Women's History Month kicks off with summit for middle, high school students

Keynote speaker Sharnell James challenged participants to be unapologetically themselves.

Mar 9, 2026

speaker in white polo shirt with left arm raised before a group of people seated at tables

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, February 2026: Celebrating Black History Month, more success for champions and a longstanding Laker tradition

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

Mar 2, 2026

Two people wearing red winter hats embrace while having big smiles on their faces.

TRIO

National TRIO Day celebrates support systems that turn potential into futures

Grand Valley's 11 programs, including Detroit, held events to celebrate students, partnerships.

Feb 24, 2026

four people laughing at photos of themselves in photo booth for Federal TRIO programs

College of Computing

GVSU launches free AI literacy course for community learners

A free, online course from Grand Valley will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives.