Collaborative innovation engineers a solution for transforming healthcare education
Students are building a locking cabinet similar to those used in hospitals.
Jun 16, 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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GVSU in photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at May 2026 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
May 5, 2026
High-achieving students recognized at annual awards convocation
The awards recognize excellence in and out of the classroom.
Apr 13, 2026
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