Inside Seidman’s new lab bringing real-world business to campus
The space gives students hands-on experience with situations they are likely to encounter in their careers, including negotiations, presentations and sales pitches.
Dec 1, 2025
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U.S. Patent Issues for GVSU Air Quality Sensing System
GVSU Facilities Specialists take Air Handling Technology to a New Level.
A U.S. Patent #10,563,886 was issued to Grand Valley State University for a novel air quality sensing system, invented by the facilities team Leo McCormick, Sean McManus and Tom Michalak. Nicknamed, CO2 Hound, the system senses the amount of CO2 in a room, (correlating with occupancy), and will command the building air flow system to refresh the room air accordingly, keeping air quality, and hence learning potential, high. Other benefits include reduced system installation costs (remodel or new build), and reduced energy utilization. Congrats to our inventors!
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GVSU report: West Michigan economy holds steady amid tariff challenges
A report by a GVSU researcher shows businesses and purchasing managers are still adjusting to the ongoing effects of the federal tariffs.
Nov 12, 2025
GVSU survey: West Michigan economy flattens amid tariff uncertainty
Tariffs have created challenges for businesses to plan accordingly, said Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business.
Oct 9, 2025