High-achieving students recognized at annual awards convocation
The awards recognize excellence in and out of the classroom.
Apr 13, 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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Engineering faculty member recognized as one of Michigan’s Distinguished Professors of the Year
The Michigan Association of State Universities awarded Sanjivan Manoharan and two others with the honor.
Apr 7, 2026
A celebration of STEM: GVSU hosts two weekends of events for K-12 students
The Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics competitions were held on the Valley Campus.
Mar 30, 2026
Campus community invited to Faculty Awards Convocation
University Awards of Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented.
Feb 3, 2026
Laker Racing heads to the Motor City for Michigan Central Race Days
The GVSU Formula SAE Laker Racing Club’s Formula 1 car, the "LR25," will be on display at Michigan Central during the festivities from January 18-25.
Jan 16, 2026