Alumni

Alumni award winners continue to make marks as Lakers

The Alumni Association will honor four Lakers for their significant contributions to their communities or professions during Homecoming week.

Oct 24, 2023


Homecoming legacy: Band members pen words to fight song, win $50

Did you know there was a time when "GVSU Victory" did not have lyrics? Two alumni penned the words to the song and won $50 for their work.

Oct 20, 2023


GVSU Homecoming 2023: Everything you need to know

Grand Valleyýs 45th annual Homecoming celebration will include countless ways for students, alumni, fans and the community to rekindle their Laker spirit.

Oct 19, 2023


Career Center can help students prep for job fair

More than 230 employers will be represented at the GVSU Fall 2023 Career and Internship Fair.

Oct 10, 2023



A memorable moment in class leads to faculty member officiating former students' wedding

Jeffrey Byrnes officiated the wedding of Mason and Hannah Tetzlaff.

Aug 2, 2023


Inspirational products by alumna now at GVSU Laker Store

Shannon Cohen is the second alumni business owner to participate in the university's Alumni Supplier Diversity program.

Jun 22, 2023


Five Lakers vie for title of Miss Michigan

Five Lakers will compete with 18 other women for the opportunity to be crowned Miss Michigan 2023 and move on to compete for the Miss America crown.

Jun 12, 2023


Faculty member, two graduates receive Fulbright awards

Faculty member Polly Diven and two graduates of Grand Valleyýs Class of 2022 are recipients of Fulbright awards presented by the U.S. Department of State.

May 8, 2023


Over 3,000 students to participate in Commencement ceremonies

Grand Valley's three Commencement ceremonies will take place in Van Andel Arena on April 28 and 29. Former Ford & Steelcase CEO, James Hackett, will be the guest speaker at the Saturday morning ceremony.

Apr 24, 2023