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Grand Valley joins statewide partnership to support automated vehicle technology

Grand Valley State University has joined a statewide partnership that focuses on training the next generation of high-tech talent who will work to advance automated vehicle technology.

Oct 16, 2017


GVSU-sponsored event focuses on STEM topics and activities

A free public event focused on STEM topics and activities for kids and adults of all ages will be hosted by several Grand Valley State University departments on September 16.

Sep 14, 2017


GV Magazine goes fishing with club sports; to Mars with engineering

Fishing, Mars, politics, marching band, supply chain management and more. GV Magazine delivers soon. It's also live on the web: gvsu.edu/gvmagazine

Aug 22, 2017


GVSU students build upgrades for Grand Haven musical fountain

Performances at Grand Haven's well-known musical fountain will now feature new moving water formations thanks to upgrades developed by engineering students at Grand Valley State University.

Aug 17, 2017


Grand Valley to host inventors at Maker Faire

Grand Valley State University is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Museum to host inventors and innovators during the fourth annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire, August 19-20.

Aug 16, 2017


Newest class of engineers display industry projects

Graduates of the newest class of engineers displayed design projects they completed for West Michigan companies at a special event August 4.

Aug 7, 2017


Students to display engineering designs created for local companies

Design projects completed for West Michigan companies by the newest Grand Valley State University graduating class of engineers will be on display at a special event August 4.

Aug 1, 2017


GVSU group develops tool for children to earn screen time

A Grand Valley State University group has developed an app for a local entrepreneur that addresses a common concern among parents: the amount of time their children spend on electronics.

Jul 6, 2017


Grand Valley State buys property, plans for engineering expansion and parking

Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees approved the purchase of the Ferris Coffee and Nut facility in downtown Grand Rapids, with plans to expand its engineering programs.

Jun 21, 2017


GVSU camp introduces girls to engineering

Middle school girls will get a glimpse into the careers of technology and engineering at a four-day camp in June at Grand Valley State University.

Jun 15, 2017