University News
38 teams to compete in FIRST Robotics district event at GVSU
Teams from 38 Michigan high schools -- from Allendale to Iron Mountain to Zeeland -- will converge at Grand Valley State University March 24-26 for the FIRST Robotics district event.
Mar 23, 2022
GVSU receives $1 million in federal funding to expand applied Medical Device Institute
$1 million in federal appropriations will expand aMDI and provide new technologies to better serve the medical innovation industry and expand West Michigan's economic footprint.
Mar 21, 2022
President Mantella envisions Grand Valley as leader in returning adult education
If Michigan hopes to retain its pool of workforce talent and encourage economic growth, it will need a new approach, President Philomena V. Mantella told legislators on March 17 in Lansing.
Mar 18, 2022
Family, friends remember Ralph Hauenstein on his 110th birthday
Hauenstein died in 2016 at the age of 103, but those who knew him remembered a man grounded in faith who always looked for the best in people and remained haunted by what he had seen in combat during World War II.
Mar 16, 2022
Graduate meets with students, discusses U.S. foreign policy with India
Rick Rossow, '98, is helping shape policy between the United States and India as a senior advisor and the Wadhwani Chair in U.S.-India Relations in Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic & International Studies in Washington, D.C.
Mar 15, 2022
GVSU a main recipient of funding to boost statewide STEM education
The Regional Math and Science Center will manage the grant to expand computer science education.
Mar 15, 2022
Two years later: Silver linings found, light at end of pandemic tunnel
This week marks the anniversary in 2020 when most students moved out of their campus living centers, classes were held remotely and only essential staff came to work.
Mar 14, 2022
Mantella honored as one of West Michigan's most influential women
President Philomena V. Mantella was one of 50 women honored by the Grand Rapids Business Journal at its 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan event.
Mar 10, 2022
GVSU expert: Economic numbers rise after COVID falls, yet Russian invasion will impact local, global markets
Business indicators rose in February but are beginning to see impacts from the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 8, 2022
Ric Wesley steps down as head coach of men's basketball program
In 18 seasons as head men's basketball coach, Wesley guided the Lakers to a 356-170 record, three GLIAC regular season championships and three GLIAC tournament titles.
Mar 8, 2022