Summer 2022

Psychology class works with local elite hockey team to sharpen mental part of the game

Students and a faculty member helped the Muskegon Lumberjacks with setting goals and learning to quickly overcome adversity.

Summer 2022|Feature


Read article Campus housing evolves with changing student populations

Campus housing evolves with changing student populations

Since the debut of the first three living centers in the late 1960s, the campus population has quadrupled. Now GVSU offers 10 different living styles on the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses.

Summer 2022|Feature

Read article Brewing beer and studying zombies

Brewing beer and studying zombies

Brewing beer to teach its molecular structure, exposing flaws in movies and TV series to improve research skills, these are the classes Lakers remember long after leaving campus.

Summer 2022|Feature

Read article Back to school: Insider tips for life as a Laker

Back to school: Insider tips for life as a Laker

Which way do you walk under the Transformational Link? Read these tips to navigate around campus like a pro.

Summer 2022|Feature


The President's Page

Michigan employers are clamoring for more GVSU graduates because of the tremendous need for talent.

Summer 2022|The President's Page


Read article Laker Athletics: What you need to know

Laker Athletics: What you need to know

See important dates for all fall sports, ticket information and how to watch the Grand Valley Sports Network.

Summer 2022|Athletics

Read article A Passion to Serve the Community

A Passion to Serve the Community

The Wiest Memorial Endowed Scholarship honors Cartwright's parents and assist students who have a passion for public service.

Summer 2022|Supporting Future Leaders

Read article Celebration of Healing

Celebration of Healing

Cameron Blake Warne '05 overcame trauma from an abusive teacher to pick up his violin after 15 years and share his story of hope and healing.

Summer 2022|Alumni Profile


GVSU Arts Celebration returns to feature events for 'reflection on the human condition'

The GVSU Arts Celebration returns to share free arts-related events with the community.

Summer 2022|Briefs


Read article Farmers Market returns after two-year hiatus

Farmers Market returns after two-year hiatus

Plus, the smaller-scale SAP Farm Stand will set up by the Cook Carillon Tower each Wednesday through October.

Summer 2022|Sustainability

Read article 'It's a clay thing'

'It's a clay thing'

The vibe is low-key in the Calder Arts Center ceramics studio, but the creative energy is palpable.

Summer 2022|Arts

Read article Generous gift stokes varsity wrestling's return

Generous gift stokes varsity wrestling's return

After three decades, varsity wrestling will return to Grand Valley, and it's thanks to one of its greatest wrestlers that the program is seeing a resurgence.

Summer 2022|Athletics