More than 2,500 Grand Valley State University students participated
in commencement ceremonies April 28 at Van Andel Arena. A
record-breaking 5,340 students received a degree during the 2011-2012
academic year.
Students heard addresses from a national political analyst and a
longtime supporter of the university. James Brooks, vice chair of the
Grand Valley Foundation, addressed morning graduates, and Juan
Williams, political analyst for Fox Television, spoke in the afternoon.
The 10 a.m. ceremony included the following colleges: Seidman
College of Business, College of Community and Public Service, Padnos
College of Engineering and Computing, College of Health Professions
and Kirkhof College of Nursing. The 3 p.m. ceremony included graduates
of the College of Education, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary
Studies and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Grand Valley celebrates record number of graduates
Apr 28, 2012
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