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GVSU in 2024: A review of the headlines, images and moments

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

Dec 17, 2024

A large group of people wearing blue graduation caps.

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

A graduate points to her diploma during a commencement ceremony.

GVSU in Photos, November 2024: A time of light, reflections and this particular month's many moods

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Dec 2, 2024

College students walk across a blue bridge in the fog.

GVSU in photos: Wildlife shares in the beauty of the Allendale Campus

The wildlife and natural beauty of the Grand River valley make the Allendale Campus a beautiful setting for a lifetime of continual learning and growth.

Dec 1, 2024

White-tailed deer walk at The Meadows.

University News

GVSU in photos: Celebrating 30 years for a campus icon

On November 14, 1994, the Grand Valley community gathered to dedicate the Cook Carillon Tower. Today, we celebrate the iconic structure that has been at the center of Laker Life for 30 years.

Nov 14, 2024

The Cook Carillon Tower is pictured through the blue water of the Zumberge Pond fountain.

GVSU in Photos, October 2024: Campus life in frames, highlights from autumn and forgotten lives remembered

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Nov 1, 2024

A leaf floats on water as colorful trees are reflected in the river.

GVSU in photos, September 2024: The liveliness of September, the tranquility of a butterfly on a rare flower

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Oct 1, 2024

Clouds loom in the background as college students walk through tall beach grass on an outdoor classroom assignment.

GVSU in photos, August 2024: A fresh start, hands for helping and connecting and the perfect spot on campus

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Sep 3, 2024

A group of RAs wearing matching blue shirts put their hands together in a circle formation.

GVSU in Photos, July 2024: Chalk talk, reimagined learning and a protective web

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Aug 1, 2024

A person reacts to wearing virtual reality googles.

Community Engagement

GVSU corpse flower, now dormant, back home after a summer adventure

See how the trip went for the rare tropical plant that bloomed unexpectedly, leading to a temporary home.

Jul 30, 2024

Three people load a plant on a cart into the back of a vehicle.