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Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 21, 2025


5 immersive experiences we saw at the Reach Higher Celebration

Grand Valley's celebration of the progress of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative featured GVx talks and immersive showcases highlighting university projects as it strives to continue leading in the higher education space.

Apr 20, 2025


College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

The College's biannual Innovation Day welcomed some of the region's top tech leaders for a series of panel discussions on cybersecurity and its applications.

Apr 18, 2025


CECI partnership expands West Michigan teacher workforce

CECI and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative — an alliance among Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa intermediate school districts — have worked together to address the shortage of PK-12 and special education teachers in West Michigan.

Apr 18, 2025


Reach Higher Celebration spotlights GVSU's innovation in Michigan

Community and industry leaders from across Michigan gathered at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew City Campus on April 17 for the university's Reach Higher Celebration.

Apr 17, 2025


Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to address GVSU graduates

Bliss will offer remarks during the April 25 ceremony.

Apr 15, 2025



'We dance for those that can't': GVSU's 24th annual Pow Wow celebrates Indigenous Culture

The annual event celebrates Indigenous culture through song, dance, feasting and socializing.

Apr 14, 2025


Drake appointed as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs

President Philomena V. Mantella announced the permanent appointment on April 11.

Apr 11, 2025


GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation

Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 10, 2025