Alumni Feature


Welcome to Wimee's World

The Lakers behind the show on PBS that inspires kids to learn and create with technology

Summer 2024|Alumni Feature


Read article Kirkhof Center at 50

Kirkhof Center at 50

Memories created at student hub

Spring 2024|Alumni Feature

Read article Journey of Happiness

Journey of Happiness

Alumnus filmmaker races across globe to break world record, collect stories of happiness

Spring 2024|Alumni Feature

Read article Recipients of alumni awards continue to make marks as Lakers

Recipients of alumni awards continue to make marks as Lakers

Four awardees will be celebrated during Homecoming.

Water Issue | Fall 2023|Alumni Feature

Read article The power of the Laker Effect

The power of the Laker Effect

The GVSU Alumni Network helped two recent graduates launch their careers.

Summer 2023|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumnus partners with GVSU to design innovative medical devices

Alumnus partners with GVSU to design innovative medical devices

A product launched by The Patient Company was initially designed by engineering students.

Spring 2023|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumni Award recipients epitomize service, mentorship, professionalism

Alumni Award recipients epitomize service, mentorship, professionalism

Five Lakers were recognized for their commitment to the university and their positive impact on their professions and society.

Winter 2023|Alumni Feature

Read article #AnchorUp Alumni: Career Coaching Communities

#AnchorUp Alumni: Career Coaching Communities

Led by a career coach, the communities equipped alumni with skills that increased their confidence and helped them take the next career step.

Summer 2022|Alumni Feature

Read article Homecoming 2021

Homecoming 2021

Alumni returned to campus on October 30, or connected virtually, during Homecoming, showing what it truly means to be a Laker for a Lifetime.

Winter 2022|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumni Award Winners

Alumni Award Winners

Meet four people who received awards from the Alumni Association for service to their community or to Grand Valley.

Fall 2021|Alumni Feature

Read article Welcome to the alumni family,  2021 graduates!

Welcome to the alumni family, 2021 graduates!

GVSU is ready to help the newest graduates reach their goals.

Summer 2021|Alumni Feature

Read article Directory highlights accomplishments of  alumni business owners

Directory highlights accomplishments of alumni business owners

The directory highlights alumni business owners, while providing members of the GVSU community with the opportunity to conduct business with fellow Lakers.

Winter 2021|Alumni Feature

Read article The results are in: 2020 GVSU alumni survey

The results are in: 2020 GVSU alumni survey

More than 2,600 alumni completed the 2020 survey created by the Alumni Relations team. Results provide the university with a better understanding of alumni expectations.

Fall 2020|Alumni Feature

Read article Virtual Lakers

Virtual Lakers

To help keep alumni connected during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alumni Relations created a 'Virtual Community' webpage and compiled videos, webinars, podcasts and other at-home activities.

Summer 2020|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumni have  bright ideas

Alumni have bright ideas

80 participants learned about design thinking, a process used for creative problem solving, and how it applies to their daily work.

Spring 2020|Alumni Feature

Read article Homecoming 2019

Homecoming 2019

Lakers returned to Grand Valley October 25-27 for homecoming events and activities.

Winter 2020|Alumni Feature

Read article This is home

This is home

Nearly 140 alumni volunteers returned to Allendale to help students settle into their new living spaces and show them what it truly means to be a Laker for a Lifetime.

Fall 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article 2019 Community Outreach Week

2019 Community Outreach Week

During Community Outreach Week, more than 860 Lakers shared their Laker Effect with communities across the country.

Summer 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumni connect, reflect on time with President Haas

Alumni connect, reflect on time with President Haas

Alumni reflect on their personal connections with President Haas.

Spring 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article Alumni Awards 2018-2019

Alumni Awards 2018-2019

The Alumni Association presents four awards annually; current recipients and award descriptions are detailed.

Spring 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article Assisting 'Notorious R.B.G.'

Assisting 'Notorious R.B.G.'

Kimberly McKenzie, '03, is the senior judicial assistant to longtime U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Winter 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article Homecoming 2018

Homecoming 2018

Homecoming events are featured, including the golden reunion for the class of 1968.

Winter 2019|Alumni Feature

Read article Welcome home

Welcome home

Grand Valley welcomed the newest Lakers to their home away from home on August 20, when 125 alumni volunteers came out to the Allendale Campus to help students settle into their new living spaces.

Fall 2018|Alumni Feature

Read article Community Outreach Week

Community Outreach Week

Community Outreach Week truly demonstrates what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. During the week of March 24-30, more than 700 volunteers participated.

Summer 2018|Alumni Feature

Read article 2017-2018  Alumni Awards

2017-2018 Alumni Awards

The Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Educator Award, Alumni Service Award, and Young Alumni Award are presented annually by the Alumni Association.

Spring 2018|Alumni Feature

Read article Homecoming 2017

Homecoming 2017

Homecoming 2017 is shared in pictures.

Winter 2018|Alumni Feature