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K-12 students visit, explore GVSU

Hosted by the Meijer Honors College and Office of Multicultural Affairs, students from Kentwood's Endeavor Elementary experienced a morning of exploration and discovery on the Allendale Campus, which included stations of activities headed by geology professor Peter Wampler.

May 2, 2024

Endeavor Elementary School students look at the artwork in the tunnel that leads from Kirkhof Center to the Mary Idema Pew Library.

Music, Theatre and Dance Department

GVSU Symphony Orchestra releases recording of rare Werner concerto

The orchestra released a digital recording of a concerto that was previously only available for listening in the Czech Republic.

May 2, 2024

cover art of recording of Vladimir Werner�s "Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra" showing fall scene with house and trees in fall colors

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, April 2024: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 1, 2024

Two graduates react with joy after receiving their diplomas.

Grand Valley Police Department

Ottawa County to conduct K9 drills on GVSU campus

Ottawa County is holding K9 search and rescue drills on Grand Valley’s Allendale Campus on May 4. The drill runs from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.

May 1, 2024

Recreation and Wellness

Game Changers: Women-only esports team does well in premiere competition

The Laker Esports Center has intentionally hosted women-only game nights and recruited women and students from diverse genders to play on teams.

Apr 30, 2024

Sydney Lim from the back with her esports jersey on, No. 7 with name Slim, giving two thumbs up

Visual and Media Arts

VMA faculty member earns Smithsonian award

Norwood Viviano will receive a mid-career artist award and have his work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Apr 29, 2024

piece of glasswork: Detroit skyline cast in glass and place atop a V8 engine

Alumni

Winter Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremonies

Over 3,100 graduates of the Winter Class of 2024 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 26 and 27, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker Timothy Shriver.

Apr 27, 2024

A graduate proudly holds up his diploma as he crosses the stage during Commencement.

University News

GVSU sets tuition, room, board rates for 2024-2025, again among first of public universities to do so

Trustees met on April 26.

Apr 26, 2024

Cook Leadership Academy

Fellows honored at Cook Leadership Academy celebration

The Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy celebrated the Winter 2024 cohort of 44 fellows during a ceremony at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 26, 2024