Robin Spring, M.A. Is an associate professor of advertising and public relations in GVSU's School of Communications.  Robin was the recipient of the Grand Valley State University Pew Teaching Excellence Award in 2020 and brings the practical knowledge gained through more than 20 years of industry experience to the courses she teaches.  Professor Spring launched the GVSU Advertising/Public Relations Biometrics Lab and also advises the GVSU National Student Advertising Competition teams and under her leadership the team has earned multiple first-place district wins and national recognition.