Alumni
Alumna spreads Laker Effect around the world by ice skating for Disney on Ice
Shanda DeWitt, '11, has been traveling around the world skating alongside 42 other professionals with Disney on Ice since 2016. Her travels have taken her to many areas of the world, including Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Canada and across the U.S. DeWitt currently portrays Elsa from Disney's "Frozen" and said she enjoys spreading her Laker Effect through creating a fun and positive experience for fans of all ages.
Jan 16, 2018
Alumna named Teacher of the Year for excellence in art education
Tricia Erickson, '05, was recently awarded for excellence in teaching during her 13-year career as an art educator. She was named the 2017 Teacher of the Year, as well as Secondary Art Educator of the Year, during the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA)'s annual Fall Conference, which took place November 2-5 in Detroit.
Nov 13, 2017
International students feel at home during presidential visit
Three international students from the island nation of Palau were on hand when their country's president, a Grand Valley alumnus, visited campus in early November.
Nov 9, 2017
Homecoming events offer something for everyone
Homecoming weekend, October 27-28, offers a full slate of activities for Laker fans.
Oct 10, 2017
Alumni gather for reunion row on Grand River
Alumni who were members of the Grand Valley rowing team in 1997 gathered September 23 for a 20-year reunion row.
Sep 26, 2017
Lakers living in Houston help faculty member
A group of Grand Valley alumni lent a helping hand to a fellow Laker whose childhood home in Houston flooded due to Hurricane Harvey.
Sep 13, 2017
GVSU has strong connection to national health care organization
Three people with connections to Grand Valley serve on the council of the National Academies of Practice, a health care advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., reflecting the university's commitment to interprofessional health care.
Aug 8, 2017
Alumna awarded national PR society's highest individual honor
Jaclyn Ermoyan, '17, has been named the recipient of the Public Relations Society of America's National Gold Key award. It is the highest individual honor given by the organization. She will receive the award in October.
Jun 30, 2017
Zumberge's son addresses reunion participants
Two surprises were in store for members of the Class of 1967 who participated in their 50th reunion June 23-24.
Jun 26, 2017
Congressional delegation touts 50th anniversary of Grand Valley's first graduates
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives recognized and celebrated the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley's first graduates.
Jun 23, 2017
