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GVSU students test device at NASA

Engineering students from recently returned from a trip to NASA's Johnson Space Center, where they tested a device they built for astronauts to use during future space missions.

Jun 14, 2017


Computing graduates filling high-demand jobs in West Michigan

The demand for computing professionals is at an all-time high nationally and Grand Valley State University is working to fill that need.

May 16, 2017


Student-developed app helps farmworkers

AgHelp ý "the Yelp for farmworkers" ý is an app that connects seasonal farmworkers with resources and farms that are hiring.

Apr 27, 2017


Civic action plan detailed at showcase

Grand Valley celebrated civic engagement at a showcase April 13 at the DeVos Center by highlighting the collaborative work of 56 teams of students, faculty and staff and community members, and by detailing the university's civic action plan.

Apr 14, 2017


GVSU students selected to design device for NASA

A group of Grand Valley students is reaching for the stars by working with NASA to build a device that can be used during future space missions.

Mar 14, 2017


Volunteers sought to test new software for musical fountain

A Grand Valley group is seeking volunteers to test a new software program that will allow users to choreograph the lighting, music, and water movements of the historic musical fountain in Grand Haven.

Feb 7, 2017


Students build solar devices for rural hospital in Africa

A group of engineering graduate students created devices that provide solar power when electricity fails at a rural hospital in Malawi. They recently made the 22-hour trip to southeastern Africa to deliver and install the devices.

Jan 18, 2017


Partnership will bring upgrades to Grand Haven Musical Fountain

Engineering students will complete their senior project by designing a new water feature.

Dec 19, 2016