PCE News - Padnos College of Engineering - Grand Valley State University

A group of Intercollegiate Rocketry and Aero Engineering students.

Student Organization IRAEC is Primed to Compete in 2027 International Rocket Engineering Competition

IRAEC, the Intercollegiate Rocketry and Aero Engineering Club, is more than just a student organization, but a place where studetns

Published November 13, 2026 by Montana Thommes

SHPE students at the convention in Indianapolis.

GVSU's SHPE Chapter Attends National Convention in Indianapolis

GVSU's chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers attended the SHPE national convention in Indianapolis.

Published November 6, 2026 by Montana Thommes

Dr. Baine with Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe, dean of the Padnos College of Engineering and Jennifer Drake, provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, along with members of the Sebastian family.

Investiture Ceremony Celebrating Dr. Nicholas Baine as James R. Sebastian Endowed Chair

An investiture ceremony on October 29, 2026 celebrated the naming of Dr. Nicholas Baine to the James R. Sebastian Endowed Chair in Engineering Cooperative Education and Educational Development.

Published November 4, 2026 by Montana Thommes

8th graders engaging in an engineering design activity

Next Engineers: Engineering Discovery Program Launches in Local Classroom

Next Engineers visited Pinewood Middle School to engage in hands-on engineering and design activities.

Published October 23, 2026 by Montana Thommes

USAMR's preliminary workspace in Blue Spark.

USAMR Has Moved in to Blue Spark!

USAMR, a Grand Rapids-based autonomous mobile robot company, has moved in to Blue Spark, where they'll partner with GVSU students and faculty to collaborate on new ideas.

Published October 13, 2026 by Montana Thommes

PCE Jumps More Than 20 Spots in U.S. News and World Report Rankings

In the 2027 Best Colleges rankings, Padnos College of Engineering ranks at #55 on the list of Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs.

Published September 23, 2026 by Bill Herbst

Supporting Student Success - OSH Student Receives Inaugural Scholarship

An Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) student is being celebrated as a success story when it comes to student support.

Published September 22, 2026 by Montana Thommes

PCE chosen to partner with GE Aerospace Foundation in the Next Engineers program in West Michigan

The outreach program plans to reach 4,000 local students through engineering education

Published September 10, 2026 by William Herbst

Group photos of the members of the STAR camp

Building confidence before day one: New camp prepares PCE freshmen

The first few weeks of college are crucial for a student's long-term success and an innovative PCE summer camp is working to make that transition easier

Published August 31, 2026 by William Herbst

Professor Shirley Fleischmann, creator of the Wooden Shoe Regatta

35th Wooden Shoe Regatta is extra special for retiring professor

Shirley Fleischmann brought the wooden boat design event to GVSU and it became a memorable learning moment for decades of students

Published August 5, 2026 by William Herbst

Participants in the GLEE Academy outside of the Innovation Design Center

New GLEE Academy Gives International Students a Hands-On Engineering Experience

This newly created summer experience is designed to connect international students with PCE and the regional engineering ecosystem.

Published July 21, 2026 by William Herbst

The Astro Anchors pose next to the project that earned them a trip to the Johnson Space Center

Built for Success: PCE Students Continue Their Remarkable NASA Run

For the sixth time in seven years, a team of PCE students earned the right to have their work tested by astronauts

Published July 14, 2026 by William Herbst

The manufacturing floor at Tekton, a Grand Rapids company that received a safety management program from OSH students

OSH Class Recognized For AI-Infused Project

The class used AI to enhance a workplace safety plan, providing extra benefit for a local company.

Published July 9, 2026 by William Herbst

Group of middle school students hold the certificates they earned at STEPS camp

STEPS Camp Celebrates 25 Years

For a quarter century, GVSU has hosted STEPS camp for 7th and 8th graders to give them a real-world opportunity to use their STEM skills.

Published July 8, 2026 by William Herbst

A PCE student works on a sword that is part of the Cast In Steel series

PCE Student Team Part of YouTube Series

The Cast In Steel series follows university teams as they compete in a historical challenge

Published July 6, 2026 by William Herbst

Group photo of PCE students who collaborated with KCON to design a medication dispensing simulation

PCE students transform healthcare education

Six engineering students have designed a simulation that will benefit nursing students

Published June 17, 2026 by William Herbst

Overhead shot of the approximately 1,000 graduates who took part in commencement on Friday, May 2.

From classroom to career: PCE graduates join industry leaders

With strong preparation and real-world experience, Padnos College of Engineering graduates continue to turn opportunity into careers at major companies.

Published May 6, 2026 by William Herbst

2 PCE alums who started their own business pose next to their product

PCE alums follow through on graduation promise and start their own business

The outdoor product company is launching publicly after years of research, testing and development.

Published May 6, 2026 by Bill Herbst

Nick Baine named to James R. Sebastian Endowed Chair

Baine will build on the strong foundation of the college's co-op program to help it evolve to ensure it is positively serving students and industry partners.

Published May 4, 2026 by William Herbst

PCE students celebrate graduation

The students received their degrees during a commencement ceremony on May 1

Published May 4, 2026 by William Herbst