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


GVSU senior Simon Baker poses for a portrait outdoors.

Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024

nonperishable food boxes on a shelf

Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024


Wall Street executive shares her leadership keys with Mantella, Economic Club

Carla Harris, one of Wall Street's top executives, an author and renowned public speaker, discussed leadership with President Philomena V. Mantella during a special President's Forum at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

Nov 18, 2024


Women's wrestling debuts at home with resounding success

The Lakers hosted their inaugural dual meet, taking on Northern Michigan at the Fieldhouse Arena.

Nov 16, 2024


No. 4 Lakers wrap up 2024 regular season against Roosevelt

Grand Valley’s 2024 football regular season comes to a close this weekend when the No. 4 Lakers travel to Chicago to face the newest member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Nov 14, 2024


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


Civil Discourse Symposium will highlight Gen Z voices with student panel

"Gen Z Voices: If We Were President" will be held November 21, 6-8:30 p.m., at the Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Nov 13, 2024


Nursing celebrates 50 years while looking ahead at community event

At more than 50 years old, the Kirkhof College of Nursing looked ahead to its future during a community event November 12 at the DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 12, 2024


GVSU survey hints at encouraging signs for West Michigan economy

After months of slumping performance, the West Michigan economy appears to be showing signs of growth again, according to a GVSU researcher's data.

Nov 11, 2024