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GVSU sets tuition, room, board rates for 2025-2026

The Board of Trustees also approved four new academic programs at the April 25 meeting.

Apr 25, 2025


CLA graduates find purpose in leadership, embark on new journeys

Since 2004, the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy has nurtured and developed attributes centered around leadership, public service and personal growth in its student fellows.

Apr 25, 2025


AI chatbot developed at Seidman enhances students’ understanding of software

The chatbot, named ADA (or Advanced Digital Assistant), is the brainchild of Asli Akbulut, professor of information systems, and Chris Gillespie, SAP systems administrator and instructor, who are both in the Management Department at the Seidman College of Business.

Apr 23, 2025


Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates

With Rosalynn Bliss as the Commencement guest speaker, the ceremonies are set for April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.

Apr 21, 2025


College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

The College's biannual Innovation Day welcomed some of the region's top tech leaders for a series of panel discussions on cybersecurity and its applications.

Apr 18, 2025


CECI partnership expands West Michigan teacher workforce

CECI and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance among Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — have worked together to address the shortage of PK-12 and special education teachers in West Michigan.

Apr 18, 2025


Reach Higher Celebration spotlights GVSU's innovation in Michigan

Community and industry leaders from across Michigan gathered at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew City Campus on April 17 for the university's Reach Higher Celebration.

Apr 17, 2025


Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to address GVSU graduates

Bliss will offer remarks during the April 25 ceremony.

Apr 15, 2025



Drake appointed as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs

President Philomena V. Mantella announced the permanent appointment on April 11.

Apr 11, 2025