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GVSU group develops system to reduce hospital infections

The three-device system was designed for nurses, doctors and other health care workers who come in direct contact with patients. 

Nov 8, 2018


New network shows signs of success

The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.

Oct 24, 2018


Students build wicked costumes for Mary Free Bed patients

The 27 costume requests this year ranged from a mermaid, a princess and a pony to Batman, a flying magic carpet and the Polar Express train.

Oct 24, 2018


Bernal among community leaders to be honored at César Chávez gala

Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, will be among the honorees at the 14th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.

Oct 11, 2018


Students place first at international engineering competition

Students who designed and built a robot for an engineering class last year won an international award for their project. 

Oct 8, 2018


From Allendale to Seattle: Microsoft engineer to discuss career path

Eric Maino, a Grand Valley alumnus and principal engineering lead at Microsoft, will visit Grand Valley October 1 to discuss his career journey from Allendale to Seattle. 

Sep 25, 2018


Hundreds to attend FIRST Tech Challenge kick-off at GVSU

More than 400 area middle school students will gather on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus to learn about this year's spaced-themed challenge and game, Rover Ruckus. 

Sep 7, 2018


Exchange program brings Swiss, Grand Valley students together

The study abroad program, in its sixth year, focuses on a trending area of computing.

Aug 7, 2018


Engineering students to display designs created for local companies

The 20th annual Engineering Design Conference will take place from 1-4 p.m. in the Kennedy Hall of Engineering and Keller Engineering Laboratories on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. About 20 projects completed by 130 students will be on display.

Aug 1, 2018


Students win national hackathon competition 

The Grand Valley students who won Blackboard's Hackathon 2.0 Competition sought to solve a problem many students experience: quickly navigating their class syllabus. 

Jul 24, 2018