Record number of organizations will participate in Student Philanthropy Week
Students will rally support for their organizations during the week, October 5-12.
Sep 29, 2026
Welcome to the Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center
The Shape Corp. Innovation Design Center for Engineering is part of Grand Valley State University's Padnos College of Engineering. The 63,000 square foot facility and its 2.7-acre campus not only serves as a vital resource for students, but as a catalyst for innovative partnerships between the college, companies, and community. This facility provides expanded flexible project space for our students, dedicated space to bring multiple schools together for K-12 STEM projects, and benefits our industry partners with better equipped student projects and usable spaces.
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Tech Week Grand Rapids: College of Engineering launches Blue Spark, connects with entrepreneurs
Area industry leaders learned how engineering faculty and students can partner with entrepreneurs to solve problems together.
Sep 16, 2026
Grand Valley brings AI, technology and innovation to forefront during Tech Week
A conversation between GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella and biologist Lee Hood headlines the events hosted by the university during this year’s Tech Week.
Sep 14, 2026
GE Aerospace Foundation, GVSU partner to launch Next Engineers Grand Rapids
Grant funds will support programs for 4,000 K-12 students in Grand Rapids.
Sep 14, 2026
Retiring professor leaves lasting wake with Wooden Shoe Regatta
Engineering professor Shirley Fleischmann brought the tradition to GVSU in 1990.
Aug 5, 2026