GVSU in 2024: A review of the headlines, images and moments

Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.

Dec 17, 2024


A student takes notes in a field of flowers at the Sustainable Agriculture Project.

GVSU is only Michigan institution to be named a 2024 Top Green College by Princeton Review

GVSU has once again been named a top environmentally-sustainable university in the country, according to The Princeton Review's list of Top 50 Green Colleges.

Dec 13, 2024

Closeup of sign on teacher's desk that reads "Best Teacher Ever. You're Awesome!"

State program eases financial strain for GVSU's future educators

The MI Future Educator Programs are fellowships and stipends provided by the state of Michigan which help alleviate the financial stress for Grand Valley's student teachers as they balance time in PK-12 classrooms and their own class work.

Dec 11, 2024


GVSU data suggests West Michigan economy on the upswing

Research conducted by Brian Long, director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, reveals a positive economic outlook for the region as 2025 approaches.

Dec 10, 2024


GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 10, 2024


New dean of engineering will bring vast industry, education leadership to position

Adebayo "Bayo" Ogundipe has deep experience in engineering education and with industry. He is a professor and engineering department head at James Madison University.

Dec 9, 2024


Fall Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremony

World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer, '09, addressed graduates.

Dec 7, 2024


College of Computing honors sponsorship for new AI executive program

A donation from Jim Hackett, the former CEO of Ford and Steelcase, will support the launch of an Artificial Intelligence for Executives training program within the College of Computing.

Dec 6, 2024


GVSU Police Academy caps off first session back on Holland Campus with graduation

All 39 of the graduates were sponsored through the academy or have received conditional offers of employment from law enforcement agencies across the state.

Dec 5, 2024