Community Engagement

StoryCorps collaborates with Talking Together to present October event

The event will highlight moderated conversations between strangers who have different political views.

Sep 26, 2024


GVSU Arts Celebration to offer engagement with top artists

Several fall events are planned for the GVSU and West Michigan communities.

Sep 25, 2024


Great Lakes History Conference speakers will relate historic substance abuse in warfare to current events

Speakers at the annual conference will explore the theme 'Intoxicated Warfare: Psychoactive Substances, Violence and Trauma.'

Sep 24, 2024


Blue Dot to propel GVSU, Grand Rapids as tech hub

A showcase of cutting-edge tech, computing and engineering projects by faculty and students headlined GVSU’s Tech Week GR event, “The Blue Dot Experience."

Sep 19, 2024


Tech Week GR: 'Show Her the Money' screening tells the story of women entrepreneurs

The screening was followed by a panel discussion with President Mantella and other female business leaders.

Sep 18, 2024


Tech leaders unveil AI innovations at GVSU's Tech Week event

Some of Grand Rapids' most innovative tech executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs gave a glimpse into their cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of the region's tech industry.

Sep 18, 2024


Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize

The influence of Grand Valley is threaded throughout ArtPrize, with students and faculty sharing their work with the community.

Sep 13, 2024


Tech Week GR to showcase Grand Valley faculty, programs

Grand Valley, the Padnos College of Engineering and the College of Computing will highlight their innovative programs and faculty during the third Tech Week GR from September 16-21 in downtown Grand Rapids.

Sep 10, 2024


Data shows GVSU No. 1 in nation at retaining graduates in state

Research by the Upjohn Institute shows that nearly five GVSU graduates remain in the state for every $100,000 in state funds — the best return on investment of any university in the nation.

Aug 26, 2024


Muskegon Innovation Hub's grant program provides funding for businesses

A grant program managed by the Muskegon Innovation Hub will help West Michigan entrepreneurs and small business owners who are still reeling from the pandemic.

Aug 15, 2024