ALLENDALE – A free, online course from Grand Valley State University will help community learners build a practical understanding of artificial intelligence and how to use it responsibly in their everyday lives. Powered by GVSU’s OMNI online network, the class offers accessible and flexible learning opportunities for the public, GVSU students, faculty and staff at
ALLENDALE – Grand Valley State University and the Fifth Third Foundation celebrated on September 23 the Michigan launch of REP4ⓇFinLit, a learner-driven financial literacy tool designed by and for college students to help them become more financially independent. REP4ⓇFinLit began as an idea pitch through REP4Ⓡ (Rapid Education Prototyping for Change, Learners, Community, Equity), a
GRAND RAPIDS - A study by Grand Valley State University researchers suggests the West Michigan economy is beginning to feel the effects of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump’s administration. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his recent survey of local businesses and purchasing managers
GRAND RAPIDS - While global economic markets face turbulence following the Trump administration’s implementation of tariffs, the West Michigan economy continues to show modest strength, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and purchasing
ALLENDALE - Jennifer Drake has been named provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Grand Valley State University, effective immediately. The announcement was made by GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella. Drake's appointment comes after serving most recently as GVSU's acting provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs. Before that, she served as dean
GRAND RAPIDS - A Grand Valley State University survey of West Michigan businesses and purchasing managers reveals increased uncertainty and a decline in confidence following the implementation of tariffs by President Donald Trump’s administration. Brian Long, the director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said responses from March’s survey participants reflected
GRAND RAPIDS - The aftereffects of the tariffs implemented by the federal government are rippling throughout the West Michigan economy. Brian Long, director of supply management research at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business, said his monthly survey of local businesses and their purchasing managers reflects growing unease with the ramifications of the
GRAND RAPIDS - The West Michigan economy concluded 2024 on a marginally positive note, a trend expected to continue into 2025, according to data collected by a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his data for most of 2024 reflected a slight
GRAND RAPIDS - After months of slumping economic performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a Grand Valley State University researcher. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his annual survey of regional purchasing managers and businesses showed some
GRAND RAPIDS - While the recent turmoil in financial markets around the world triggered fears of a recession, a Grand Valley State University researcher said he’s not ready to make that declaration for the national or local economies. Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at the Seidman College of Business, said his data
