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Now Hiring! Assistant Professor in Accounting

Grand Valley State University School of Accounting in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for a faculty position beginning in Fall 2026.

Published December 1, 2025

GVSU Portfolio Management Class Surpasses $1 Million in Assets

Grand Valley's student-managed investment fund has reached a major milestone, surpassing $1 million in assets. The hands-on course, led by Professor Yatin Bhagwat, gives students real-world experience in managing an active investment portfolio.

Published November 12, 2025

GVSU Seidman Team Wins 10th Annual RMA Commercial Lending Challenge

GVSU's Seidman team took first place at the 10th Annual RMA Commercial Lending Challenge, outshining 17 teams from nine Michigan colleges in a high-energy competition sponsored by Mercantile Bank and the RMA.

Published October 30, 2025

Ottawa Gauntlet Returns to Seidman College of Business

Seidman College of Business hosted Round 2 of the Ottawa Gauntlet, welcoming Ottawa Hills High School students to campus for a hands-on competition focused on professional skill development and scholarship opportunities.

Published October 17, 2025

Watch the Latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture

On September 24, 2025, the Seidman College of Business hosted a Secchia Breakfast Lecture with experts from Siemens Software exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming business at scale and reshaping the future of work.

Published October 6, 2025

High School Students Explore the World of Accounting at Seidman's ACED Camp

Seidman's ACED Camp welcomed high school students to explore careers in accounting through hands-on activities, firm visits, and college life experiences at GVSU, all at no cost to participants.

Published June 20, 2025

Watch the Latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture

On May 2, 2025, the Seidman College of Business hosted the latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture on 2025 Global Tariffs, featuring experts discussing the expected ramifications surrounding the new global tariff initiatives from a corporate perspective.

Published May 8, 2025

Let's Recognize Our Excellence in a Discipline Students!

Excellence in a Discipline is a prestigious award recognizing the top student from each academic discipline. Congratulations to these outstanding students!

Published May 2, 2025

Watch the Latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture

On February 18, 2025, the Seidman College of Business hosted the latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture on Ethical AI in Business, featuring experts discussing AI's role in decision-making, compliance, and innovation.

Published February 20, 2025

Students aced the ACED Experience!

23 students representing 17 Michigan high schools attended this year's ACED Camp experience which ran 4 days and 3 nights from Sunday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 26.

Published July 11, 2024

Uncommon Guests Join the BUS 201 Common Experience

Associate Professor Catherine Jones-Rikkers and Professor Jim Sanford coordinated a panel discussion for BUS 201 Legal Environment for Business which gave students a rare glimpse into the experiences of three local judges.

Published March 8, 2024 by Kayla Grabau-Baer

Christopher John Cruz Awarded $15,600

Christopher Cruz to examine the effects of robotics and other automation technology on Social Security Disability Insurance applications and awards.

Published June 19, 2023

Congratulations to the 2023 FOBI Research Awardees!

Congratulations are in order for Jean Essila, Assistant Professor of Management, and Richard Schneible, Assistant Professor of Accounting for being awarded the 2023 FOBI Research Grant!

Published May 10, 2023

Watch the Latest Secchia Breakfast Lecture

The latest Secchia Breakfast Series Lecture engaged students and community members in considering how engineering, business, and technology are increasingly co-mingling.

Published March 24, 2023

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