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Veterans

New director of Military and Veteran Resources Center named

Shane Scherer earned a master of public administration degree from Grand Valley in 2011.

Nov 9, 2023

Shane Scherer standing outside in a blue GV golf shirt

TRIO

TRIO programs celebrate students during First-Gen Day

Andy Beachnau, assistant vice president for Student Affairs, was recognized for his dedication to students.

Nov 8, 2023

stickers that read I support First-generation students GVSU

Educational Equity

Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023

Shannon Martin, left, greets author Robin Wall Kimmerer

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, October 2023: Fall, in all its energy and beauty, was in full swing

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Nov 1, 2023

A golden sunrise highlights a university campus in fall.

Giving

Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community

Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.

Oct 5, 2023

image for Student Philanthropy Week at GVSU shows white arch on blue background with light blue heart around arch

Counseling Center

Lakers Keep Lakers Safe initiative invites students to build a stronger, healthier campus community

The new campus-wide initiative offers students the opportunity to take a pledge to take care of one another, and provides them with the resources needed to help themselves and others.

Sep 19, 2023

A woman speaks to a student over a table covered in small hand-outs.

Educational Equity

Hispanic Heritage Month speaker recalls stories of past leaders

Martha Villegas Miranda described herself as an educator, storyteller and an immigrant ally.

Sep 15, 2023

Martha Villegas Miranda at a podium with microphone, wearing a hat

Division of Student Affairs

New students hear advice, encouragement from Convocation speakers

Speakers at the Fall Convocation ceremony August 23 offered advice and encouragement to students who represent the largest and most diverse class in Grand Valley's history.

Aug 24, 2023

President Mantella and Provost Mili in academic regalia

Padnos College of Engineering and Computing

Engineering team uses interdisciplinary approach to create award-winning African spear

Team earned honors in the collegiate competition that is similar to TV's 'Forged in Fire.'

May 8, 2023

six people standing, one holding spear, next to vertical poster of Cast in Steel teams with university logos.

University News

GVSU Winter Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena

The 3,043 graduates of the Winter Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 28 and 29.

Apr 29, 2023

A Grand Valley grad spreads his arms in triumph in front of Van Andel Arena.

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