All Stories


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Dec 2, 2024


GVSU in photos: Wildlife shares in the beauty of the Allendale Campus

The wildlife and natural beauty of the Grand River valley make the Allendale Campus a beautiful setting for a lifetime of continual learning and growth.

Dec 1, 2024


Entrepreneurs shine as Innovation Hub concludes inaugural accelerator program

A cohort of entrepreneurs made their final pitches to judges, family and friends, wrapping up a 13-week incubator program by GVSU’s Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Nov 21, 2024


Laker teams launch national title hopes with start of NCAA playoffs

Four Grand Valley teams — football, women's soccer and men's and women's cross country — begin play in their respective NCAA tournaments while the volleyball team competes in the GLIAC Tournament.

Nov 21, 2024


GVSU receives $855,000 grant to help working-age adults earn postsecondary credentials

Grant will develop program tailored for veterans and working-age adults, leveraging their existing knowledge and skills to expedite their career advancement.

Nov 21, 2024


World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer '09 to address graduates at Fall Commencement

Hammer is the first former or current Grand Valley student athlete to win a gold medal in Olympic or Paralympic competition.

Nov 20, 2024


Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024


Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024


Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club

Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

Nov 18, 2024