Community Engagement

Tech Week Grand Rapids: College of Engineering launches Blue Spark, connects with entrepreneurs

Area industry leaders learned how engineering faculty and students can partner with entrepreneurs to solve problems together.

Sep 16, 2026

two people standing in hallway talking to engineering student, who is standing by the Laker Racing car

ArtPrize

Dance performances highlight GVSU at ArtPrize 2026

Unique dance is 'choose your adventure'; psychology will host an evening of science and art

Sep 15, 2026

Kaye Suarez and O�Malley Ferguson perform a dance on stage, Kaye on left on floor with legs up, O'Malley on chair with legs up

Padnos College of Engineering

GE Aerospace Foundation, GVSU partner to launch Next Engineers Grand Rapids

Grant funds will support programs for 4,000 K-12 students in Grand Rapids.

Sep 14, 2026

Bayo Ogundipe, dean of the Padnos College of Engineering, holds a microphone; screen behind him reads GE Aerospace Next Engineers

GVSU Experts

GVSU Expert: A Q&A about having civil discussions during election season

Dan Cope was named the faculty fellow for the Center for Civil Discourse, bringing expertise in civic participation and elections.

Aug 31, 2026

Office of the President

Mantella to receive ATHENA Leadership Award

Honor is given to exceptional leaders whose dedication to professional excellence, community service, and empowerment of women exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and mentorship

Aug 19, 2026

Portrait of GVU President Philomena V. Mantella in a chair.

Muskegon Innovation Hub

Summit connects women entrepreneurs with resources, support

The event featured immersive discussions and speakers dedicated to helping small business owners, particularly women entrepreneurs, connect with resources and support to help their ventures flourish.

Aug 17, 2026

Attendees listen to a panel speaker during the Sparkle & Soar Summit at the Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

Jul 6, 2026

A researcher wearing an orange Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute life jacket and tan bucket hat sits in a small boat on a calm lake, facing the shoreline.

University News

GVSU joins communitywide effort to mark nation's 250th anniversary

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, Grand Valley is helping celebrate the semiquincentennial across Grand Rapids through educational programs, community engagement and public media.

Jun 25, 2026