Phil Biggs '78
I formed a singer-songwriter trio in 1976 and we performed around campus, singing some favorite songs from the mid-70's. Then, we started writing our own tunes - my English background served me well:)
Welcome back, Lakers!
The Career Center is here to support you at all stages of your career: exploring options, creating a job search plan, preparing job search materials, practicing for interviews, or networking with employers and fellow alumni. We want to help you strategize, discover, and engage!
New Alumni Offering!
Take the next step in your career by joining this program created specifically for the GVSU alumni community.
Quick Links to Get Started
Not sure what your goal is? Click here for curated guidance.
Strategize
Looking for a job? Make a plan and state with these tools.
Discover
Learn something new and apply it directly to your career or job search!
Engage
Connect with employers, career coaches, advisors, and fellow alumni.
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My Goal Is To:
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Find a Job
Find information about the job search process and ways to organize your search.
Advance or Upscale My Career
Discover how you can advance or upscale your career, no matter the field.
Change My Career Path
Explore different resources that will help you with your career transition, wherever you are in the process.
Develop Professionally
Click here to get started or continue your professional development skills.
Career Events
Student Scholars Day 2026 (INT 100/201 approved)
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Making the Leap: How to Successfully Transition into a New Industry or Role with Clint Polhill
April 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Kara Rickenberg '19
I was lucky enough to have my Honors freshman sequence downtown. I enjoyed exploring and learning about the city of Grand Rapids.
Lindsay (Kramer) Thompson '06
Getting through swim practice with my teammates and learning in the PE methods classes taught by Dr. Patti Rowe.
Lily Snyder '10
I have so many favorite memories at Grand Valley, it's difficult to name just one!
Olivia Brown '18
Being an RA on campus was such a fun time. Never a dull moment and SO many stories are still talked about. My best friends came out of that experience and we are still close now!