College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

New Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence eager to embed in community, guide students

Katya Grokhovsky, an interdisciplinary artist, is starting the residency in August.

Jun 20, 2024


Once again, GVSU's blooming corpse flower draws crowds

People waited hours to see the plant that was on loan to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Jun 19, 2024



Music professor is link to Grand Valley's newest international partnership

Music professor Marlen Vavrikova grew up in Czechia and helped facilitate the exchange between GVSU and the University of Ostrava.

Jun 10, 2024


Tribeca Festival to present world premiere of latest release by GVSU filmmaker

The movie "Vulcanizadora," by Joel Potrykus, was filmed in Grand Rapids and near Manistee.

Jun 4, 2024


Laker Accelerated Talent Link successes celebrated as first cohort finishes, moves ahead

Students also gave presentations on their experiences to those who attended the May 23 event.

May 23, 2024


Three faculty earn Fulbright Scholar, Specialist awards

Joel Stillerman will spend a semester at Universidad Central de Chile; Jeffrey Kelly Lowenstein and Ranelle Brew each received specialist awards for short-term assignments.

May 21, 2024


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


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


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

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

May 1, 2024