News from Grand Valley State University

Campus community celebrates life of GVU Foundation member David Mehney

Dave Mehney served as a member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, leaving a lasting and positive impact on students, athletics and the campus community.

Dec 4, 2025


GVPD Recruits walk down the hallway at renovated campus

GVSU's Academy of Community and Public Safety finishing first year at renovated Holland Campus

Some of the major renovations to the Holland Campus include a larger classroom, a drive track for simulated road stops and emergency vehicle training, four scenario rooms for simulating evidence collection and other exercises, a weight and fitness center, a mat room for restraint training and a virtual reality training room.

Dec 4, 2025

People walk with goats through a field.

In their element: Special outdoor series by Philosophy Department explored humanities amid natural beauty

Each session focused on a different natural feature, such as wind, space and animals.

Dec 3, 2025


GVSU ranks first in state, among top in the nation, on 'Best for Vets' list

Grand Valley ranked as the top Michigan college or university, 11th nationally, in the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings.

Dec 2, 2025



Inside Seidman’s new lab bringing real-world business to campus

The space gives students hands-on experience with situations they are likely to encounter in their careers, including negotiations, presentations and sales pitches.

Dec 1, 2025


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 1, 2025


Bridging generations: native elders and students unite at the Sustainable Agriculture Project

GVSU students and West Michigan Native American elders shared intergenerational learning through gardening, language and more.

Nov 24, 2025


Fall 2025 graduates to be celebrated during Commencement Ceremony

John Keating ’79 will be the guest speaker at the Dec. 6 celebration at Van Andel Arena.

Nov 24, 2025


Laker Raker drone sweeps 4,700 pieces of plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

An eco-friendly, beach-cleaning drone operated by the Annis Water Resources Institute completed another summer sweeping and sifting the beach at Muskegon’s Pere Marquette Park.

Nov 24, 2025