News from Grand Valley State University

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GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments

Let's take a look back at a busy year for Lakers.

Dec 17, 2025


GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Laker graduates at December 2025 Commencement

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 9, 2025


In their element: Special outdoor series by Philosophy Department explored humanities amid natural beauty

Each session focused on a different natural feature, such as wind, space and animals.

Dec 3, 2025



How GVSU students are helping shape the future of Michigan’s parks

Since January 2024, Grand Valley faculty and students have partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to analyze guest surveys compiled by state parks, campgrounds and marinas.

Nov 12, 2025


GVSU professor and students alleviate pediatric patient fear through art

In the treatment area, young patients can climb into a wooden, green and gold trolley car while their parents wait on one of the station’s benches. In the dentist’s chair, they are able to look around and see buildings from around Holland lining the walls alongside paintings of tulips and other flowers from varying seasons. In the corner is a scaled recreation of the De Zwann windmill in Holland, complete with copper tiling on its top.

Nov 5, 2025



GVSU New Music Ensemble at 20: a special concert and celebration of alumni

The GVSU performances will be at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Oct 31, 2025



CLAS launches 'signature' effort to strengthen student success

The CLAS Voyage guides students through their academic journeys.

Oct 8, 2025