Commencement
GVSU in photos, April 2025: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Apr 29, 2025
Commencement ceremonies celebrate the GVSU Winter Class of 2025
Over 3,200 graduates were celebrated by academic leaders and supporters on April 25 and 26, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker, former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss.
Apr 26, 2025
Three Commencement ceremonies will celebrate over 3,200 GVSU 2025 graduates
With Rosalynn Bliss as the Commencement guest speaker, the ceremonies are set for April 25 and 26 at Van Andel Arena.
Apr 21, 2025
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Apr 21, 2025
Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to address GVSU graduates
Bliss will offer remarks during the April 25 ceremony.
Apr 15, 2025
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
