News from Grand Valley State University

Padnos College of Engineering

Two alumni credit Laker Connections for their academic success

Juan Mascorro-Guerrero and Gloire Rubambiza found their way to Grand Valley from Mexico and Uganda, respectively. They were both immigrants, arriving in Michigan with their families, learning to adjust to school then thriving with excellent grades at their high schools. Both Mascorro-Guerrero and Rubambiza will begin graduate degree programs in the fall, and both earned graduate assistantships to pay for their tuition and living expenses.

Jun 26, 2018


German astronaut candidate tells campers to 'reach for the stars'

Lisa Maria Haas' presentation was part of the Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Day Camps for area middle school girls.

Jun 25, 2018


GVSU engineering camp will feature first female German astronaut candidate

Middle school girls will get a glimpse into the careers of engineering during a four-day camp in June.

Jun 13, 2018


New website showcases Grand Valley Magazine

The spring issue of Grand Valley Magazine will soon arrive in mailboxes; read the latest feature and news articles now on the redesigned website, gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.

May 30, 2018


Engineering student who is grandmother will study in Switzerland

Starting another degree three decades after being in a college classroom would be difficult for anyone.

May 18, 2018


GVSU, Beaumont Health develop medical device for people with neuromuscular diseases

The cough assist device was created to help clear the airway of individuals with diseases such as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis.

May 4, 2018


Student's winnings total $93,000 from business competitions

Jordan Vanderham, a senior majoring in product design and manufacturing engineering, has earned cash winnings at five entrepreneurial competitions during the past nine months.

May 4, 2018


Computing students showcase industry-sponsored projects

About 59 students majoring in computer science completed their last semester as undergraduates by presenting their senior capstone projects in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 26, 2018


Space device, artificial intelligence among projects at GVSU engineering showcase

About 275 visitors and high school students from across Michigan will attend the event to meet with students, interact with projects and learn about careers in engineering and computing.

Apr 17, 2018


Scholarships awarded at FIRST Robotics competition

President Thomas J. Haas presented the FIRST Robotics Engineering Scholarship to two incoming Grand Valley students March 24 during an opening ceremony of the FIRST Robotics Competition that took place on the Allendale Campus.

Mar 26, 2018