News from Grand Valley State University

Padnos College of Engineering

GVSU named a Top Midwest University, recognized for business and engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report

Grand Valley State University has again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Sep 13, 2021


Moon shot: engineering students create device for NASA

For the fifth consecutive year, Grand Valley engineering students competed nationally and successfully produced a prototype device that might someday be used by astronauts.

Sep 7, 2021


New Pew Campus living-learning communities welcome first students

Students who moved into the new Living-Learning Communities on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus August 25 were exactly where they wanted to be: downtown.

Aug 25, 2021


GVSU earns national recognition for two programs with outreach to HBCU/HSIs

Two Grand Valley programs focused on helping underrepresented students advance in STEM disciplines and careers received national recognition.

Aug 16, 2021


Mantella names four faculty members as Presidential Fellows

President Philomena V. Mantella named four faculty members as new Presidential Fellows to engage with university leadership on various initiatives.

Aug 9, 2021


Agreement between area high school, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing has far-reaching benefits

PCEC's agreement with the West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids dates back to 2016 and includes placing a graduate engineering student in the school to assist in labs and classrooms.

Jun 28, 2021


Biomedical engineering graduate is co-founder of radiopharmacy, molecular diagnostic center soon to open on Medical Mile

Anderson Peck is the co-founder and chief technology officer for a cutting-edge radiopharmacy and molecular diagnostics and therapy center soon to be headquartered on Grand Rapids' Medical Mile.

Jun 21, 2021


STEPS campers visit Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Students from Battle Creek Public Schools wrapped up their STEPS Camp June 18 by touring the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and building motors.

Jun 18, 2021


Engineering students are first cohort to begin path to combined degrees through NSF funded program

Seven students were accepted into the first cohort of a National Science Foundation grant-funded program focused on increasing the number of underrepresented students who earn engineering graduate degrees.

May 21, 2021


FVSU students visit GVSU campuses, West Michigan businesses

12 students from the Georgia university are in the area to learn more about the pipeline program.

May 10, 2021