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Grand Valley to host inventors at Maker Faire

Grand Valley State University is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Museum to host inventors and innovators during the fourth annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire, August 19-20.

Aug 16, 2017


Newest class of engineers display industry projects

Graduates of the newest class of engineers displayed design projects they completed for West Michigan companies at a special event August 4.

Aug 7, 2017


Students to display engineering designs created for local companies

Design projects completed for West Michigan companies by the newest Grand Valley State University graduating class of engineers will be on display at a special event August 4.

Aug 1, 2017


GVSU group develops tool for children to earn screen time

A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics.

Jul 6, 2017


Grand Valley State buys property, plans for engineering expansion and parking

Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs.

Jun 21, 2017


GVSU camp introduces girls to engineering

Middle school girls will get a glimpse into the careers of technology and engineering at a four-day camp in June at Grand Valley State University.

Jun 15, 2017


GVSU students test device at NASA

Engineering students from recently returned from a trip to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where they tested a device they built for astronauts to use during future space missions.

Jun 14, 2017


Computing graduates filling high-demand jobs in West Michigan

The demand for computing professionals is at an all-time high nationally and Grand Valley State University is working to fill that need.

May 16, 2017


Student-developed app helps farmworkers

AgHelp ý "the Yelp for farmworkers" ý is an app that connects seasonal farmworkers with resources and farms that are hiring.

Apr 27, 2017


Civic action plan detailed at showcase

Grand Valley celebrated civic engagement at a showcase April 13 at the DeVos Center by highlighting the collaborative work of 56 teams of students, faculty and staff and community members, and by detailing the university's civic action plan.

Apr 14, 2017