Commencement
GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
Dec 10, 2024
Fall Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremony
World, Paralympic champion Chris Hammer, '09, addressed graduates.
Dec 7, 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
Winter Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremonies
Over 3,100 graduates of the Winter Class of 2024 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 26 and 27, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker Timothy Shriver.
Apr 27, 2024
'Waddle of Honor': Celebration honors and salutes student veteran graduates
Friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at the Kirkhof Center on April 22 to honor and celebrate 19 Laker veterans and service members who will be graduating during commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Apr 24, 2024
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Apr 18, 2024
GVSU Fall Class of 2023 honored during Commencement ceremony
The 1,323 graduates of the Fall Class of 2023 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on December 9.
Dec 9, 2023
Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'
Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.
Dec 6, 2023
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on becoming Lakers
Four Lakers talk about connections, growth and lessons learned.
Nov 30, 2023
GVSU in photos, April 2023: A focus on Commencement and our Laker graduates
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
May 2, 2023
