News from Grand Valley State University

Padnos College of Engineering

Computer science professor's paper named Top 10 of all time by trade group

Scott Grissom, professor and assistant director of the School of Computing and Information Systems, has been recognized for his work on one of the Top 10 research papers in the field of computer science education.

Apr 1, 2019


Senior becomes first student to earn boiler license

Noah Barton earned an operators and boiler engineers license, making him the first student to achieve this certification.

Mar 26, 2019


40 teams to compete at GVSU in FIRST Robotics event

Teams from 40 West Michigan high schools will compete for robotic supremacy at the annual FIRST Robotics event hosted by Grand Valley State University. 

Mar 20, 2019


Hundreds to gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event at GVSU

Hundreds of students will gather to take part in the FIRST Robotics kick-off event January 5.

Jan 4, 2019


GVSU group develops system to reduce hospital infections

The three-device system was designed for nurses, doctors and other health care workers who come in direct contact with patients. 

Nov 8, 2018


New network shows signs of success

The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.

Oct 24, 2018


Students build wicked costumes for Mary Free Bed patients

The 27 costume requests this year ranged from a mermaid, a princess and a pony to Batman, a flying magic carpet and the Polar Express train.

Oct 24, 2018


Bernal among community leaders to be honored at César Chávez gala

Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, will be among the honorees at the 14th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.

Oct 11, 2018


Students place first at international engineering competition

Students who designed and built a robot for an engineering class last year won an international award for their project. 

Oct 8, 2018


From Allendale to Seattle: Microsoft engineer to discuss career path

Eric Maino, a Grand Valley alumnus and principal engineering lead at Microsoft, will visit Grand Valley October 1 to discuss his career journey from Allendale to Seattle. 

Sep 25, 2018