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77 Idea Quest spotlights Laker entrepreneurs

For 25 years, the DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in the Seidman College of Business has dedicated its mission to supporting and elevating the small business aspirations of Lakers and community members.

Mar 28, 2025


GVSU celebrates progress on Battle Creek Innovation Hub

Grand Valley celebrated progress on the renovation of the Battle Creek Innovation Hub on Wednesday. GVSU is working in partnership with local organizations, Battle Creek Unlimited and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation on the renovation of the former Kendall Center to shape the future of education in the area.

Mar 26, 2025


College of Computing honors sponsorship for new AI executive program

A donation from Jim Hackett, the former CEO of Ford and Steelcase, will support the launch of an Artificial Intelligence for Executives training program within the College of Computing.

Dec 6, 2024


GVSU receives $855,000 grant to help working-age adults earn postsecondary credentials

Grant will develop program tailored for veterans and working-age adults, leveraging their existing knowledge and skills to expedite their career advancement.

Nov 21, 2024


Civil Discourse Symposium will highlight Gen Z voices with student panel

"Gen Z Voices: If We Were President" will be held November 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Nov 13, 2024


Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024


GVSU celebrates Thompson Foundation for decades of helping students achieve goals

The university celebrated the Thompsons and their foundation for their philanthropy on October 18 with the dedication of the Bob and Ellen Thompson Student Success Center, in the Kirkhof Center.

Oct 18, 2024


Partnerships with two Northern Michigan colleges will help students advance their careers

Two partnerships have been finalized with Kirtland Community College in Roscommon and Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City.

Oct 16, 2024


Fifth Third Foundation and GVSU announce commitment to student-designed financial literacy tool

The Fifth Third Foundation has committed nearly $2 million to a financial literacy tool called FinLit designed by and for Gen Z to help students learn about money management.

Oct 8, 2024


Alumni, students provide high-tech preview of Joan Secchia Children's Rehabilitation Hospital using VR

360-degree video experience helps attendees at groundbreaking see in and around future downtown Grand Rapids landmark

Aug 16, 2024