Alumni

First Grand Valley graduates to celebrate 50th reunion

Fifty-one people from Grand Valley's first graduating class will celebrate their 50th reunion June 23-24.

Jun 20, 2017


Alumnus uses super memory to compete on new TV show

Alumnus John Graham can memorize an 80-digit number in 40 seconds, a list of 70 random words in five minutes, and 148 names and faces in 15 minutes. Graham, '09, put his self-taught photographic memory to the test when he competed on FOX's new competition series, "Superhuman" June 12.

Jun 11, 2017


GVSU launches Laker Effect Campaign to further student success

Grand Valley leaders June 7 announced the launch of the Laker Effect comprehensive campaign. The campaign will provide increased support for students and allow university programs and facilities to stay current with changing needs of employers.

Jun 7, 2017


Tickets to GVSU Night at Comerica Park include special hat

Fans who want to attend "GVSU Night at Comerica Park" still have an opportunity to receive a limited edition co-branded Tigers/Grand Valley hat.

May 31, 2017


GVSU Night at Comerica Park tickets on sale

Comerica Park in Detroit could turn blue during a special Detroit Tigers game night created for the Grand Valley community.

Mar 8, 2017


Alumna manages collection of 1 million monetary objects at Smithsonian

Alumna Hillery York, '12, began her time at Grand Valley with the plans of a career working with large animals as a veterinarian. After developing an affinity for history through her general education courses, York changed direction. Now, she is the collections manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the National Numismatic Collection. In this role, she oversees the acquisition, care and cataloging of more than 1 million monetary objects.

Feb 10, 2017





Homecoming offers events for everyone

Homecoming at Grand Valley offers something for everyone, October 14-15.

Oct 10, 2016