Commencement

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

Chris Hammer poses for a photo with his gold medal after winning his Para Triathlon event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Alumni

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

A graduate proudly holds up his diploma as he crosses the stage during Commencement.

Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center

'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

President Mantella shaking hands with a student veteran wearing his cords.

Laker Life

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024

A group of graduates wearing their caps during a ceremony is seen from above.

Commencement

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

A member of the class of 2023 returns to his seat after getting his diploma.

Alumni

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