News from Grand Valley State University

Back-to-back: GVSU basketball repeats as national champions

The Lakers defeated Indiana University of Pennsylvania 72-49. The title game victory gave the Lakers a second consecutive championship.

Mar 28, 2026


Paige VanStee drives past a UAH defender.

GVSU Basketball headed to national championship game

The Lakers defeated Alabama-Huntsville 61-39 in Thursday's Division II Final Four matchup. The Lakers are set to play Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II National Championship Game on Saturday, March 28.

Mar 26, 2026

A military member crosses the street.

GVSU receives gold status designation from G.I. Jobs in veteran-friendly schools report

When military veterans are in the transition process to civilian life, the G.I. Jobs list of schools is the one provided to those looking into higher education.

Mar 26, 2026


Birds of GVSU: An appreciation of the creatures that share our air, keep us grounded

Explore our first installment of a series dedicated to the feathered friends that share our campuses.

Mar 25, 2026


Lakers Basketball advances to NCAA Final Four

The GVSU Women's Basketball Team took another step toward a title repeat in their Elite Eight matchup on March 24. In Pittsburgh's UMPC Cooper Fieldhouse, the No. 1-seeded Lakers defeated the No. 8-seeded Carson-Newman Eagles 96-48.

Mar 24, 2026


Becker named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics named Director of Athletics Keri Becker as a recipient of its Athletics Directors of the Year award.

Mar 24, 2026


Kooyers continues building community as director of Kaufman Interfaith Institute

Kyle Kooyers has made notable contributions and community connections over the past decade since he joined the team.

Mar 23, 2026


GVSU women's basketball seeks title repeat in NCAA Division II Tournament

The Grand Valley women's basketball team punched its ticket to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight after winning another Midwest Regional title.

Mar 23, 2026


NAACP president: 'Do well for yourself, do good for your neighbors'

Derrick Johnson gave a rescheduled MLK keynote presentation in the Kirkhof Center.

Mar 18, 2026


EqualiTEA celebrates Women's History Month with connection, healing and solidarity

The annual event was hosted by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity on March 17, inviting the campus community to connect over a cup of tea to share stories and honor the exceptional women at GVSU.

Mar 17, 2026