Commencement
3,200 students participate in commencement
The afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 27, was the final commencement for retiring President Thomas J. Haas. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, and their family led the recessional out of the arena to shouts of "T-Haas" from graduates and audience members, and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." Haas will retire on June 30.
Apr 29, 2019
Thousands of Lakers walk across stage at commencement
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement ceremonies April 27 and 28 at Van Andel Arena.
Apr 29, 2018
Grand Valley to celebrate thousands of graduates at commencement
More than 3,000 Grand Valley students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 27 and 28 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.
Apr 27, 2018
Photos: Grand Valley celebrates new graduates at commencement
More than 1,100 Grand Valley State University students participated in commencement December 9 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.
Dec 9, 2017
GVSU to celebrate graduates December 9
More than 1,000 students will participate in Grand Valley's commencement ceremony December 9 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.
Dec 4, 2017
1967-2017: commencement marks 50 years
Laker pride was at an all-time high when more than 3,200 students walked across the stage at commencement ceremonies held April 28 and 29.
May 1, 2017
Grand Valley to celebrate new graduates
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 28 and 29 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids.
Apr 28, 2017
President Haas prepares for commencement
As commencement nears, Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas has been busy getting ready for the grand ceremonies April 28 and 29.
Apr 27, 2017
