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GVSU begins construction on Blue Dot Innovation Lab in Grand Rapids

Building the Blue Dot Innovation Lab

Grand Valley State University started construction Oct. 27 on the Blue Dot Innovation Lab, a $166 million technology hub in downtown Grand Rapids. The 224,000-square-foot building is set to open in summer 2029 and will house the College of Computing. Planned spaces include a cyber range for security training, a driving simulator, a public technology showcase and a prototyping studio.

Updated Oct 30

GVSU restricts overnight campus entry to a single checkpoint after September incidents

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Policy maker

Grand Valley State University stopped letting anyone drive onto its Allendale campus at night. Starting Oct. 8, vehicles entering between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays must pass through the Arch entrance on Campus Drive, where security checks IDs and asks the reason for the visit.

Updated Oct 9