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GVSU's Academy of Community and Public Safety finishing first year at renovated Holland Campus

Some of the major renovations to the Holland Campus include a larger classroom, a drive track for simulated road stops and emergency vehicle training, four scenario rooms for simulating evidence collection and other exercises, a weight and fitness center, a mat room for restraint training and a virtual reality training room.

Dec 4, 2025


Inside Seidman’s new lab bringing real-world business to campus

The space gives students hands-on experience with situations they are likely to encounter in their careers, including negotiations, presentations and sales pitches.

Dec 1, 2025


Grand Valley, Oakland Community College sign cybersecurity transfer agreement

The transfer agreement between the schools creates a seamless pathway for OCC students to earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity from GVSU.

Nov 12, 2025


How GVSU students are helping shape the future of Michigan’s parks

Since January 2024, Grand Valley faculty and students have partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to analyze guest surveys compiled by state parks, campgrounds and marinas.

Nov 12, 2025


GVSU professor and students alleviate pediatric patient fear through art

In the treatment area, young patients can climb into a wooden, green and gold trolley car while their parents wait on one of the station’s benches. In the dentist’s chair, they are able to look around and see buildings from around Holland lining the walls alongside paintings of tulips and other flowers from varying seasons. In the corner is a scaled recreation of the De Zwann windmill in Holland, complete with copper tiling on its top.

Nov 5, 2025


CLAS launches 'signature' effort to strengthen student success

The CLAS Voyage guides students through their academic journeys.

Oct 8, 2025



Grand Valley researchers focus on veterans' transitions to civilian life

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Sep 15, 2025


Grant helps GVSU team monitor invasive species in Michigan forests

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Aug 26, 2025


GVSU Faculty prepare for first-year students through Strong Start Teaching Institute

The Institute provides GVSU faculty with information on ways to effectively communicate expectations and reflect on how instructors can help make their classroom more accessible to students.

Aug 25, 2025