News from Grand Valley State University

Drake appointed as provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs

President Philomena V. Mantella announced the permanent appointment on April 11.

Apr 11, 2025


Environmental and sustainability studies major Natalie Colfer is pictured at the Arboretum. Colfer has been honored with a Glenn A. Niemeyer Award.

GVSU students to be honored at annual awards convocation

Students who have excelled in and out of the classroom will be honored at 6 p.m. on April 14 at the Student Awards Convocation in the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 10, 2025

Amanda Francis presents research on West Michigan anglers during Student Scholars Day

GVSU celebrates innovation, research at Student Scholars Day

For nearly 30 years, Student Scholars Day has provided students opportunities to collaborate with faculty mentors, expand their academic interests and contribute to the advancement of their field of study.

Apr 9, 2025


GVSU survey: Tariff impact leads to pessimism in West Michigan economy

Brian Long, the director of supply management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said responses from March’s survey participants reflected a noticeable trend.

Apr 9, 2025


Adrienne Wallace receives Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year Award

The awards are presented annually by the Michigan Association of State Universities to recognize outstanding contributions to the education of undergraduate students exhibited by university faculty.

Apr 8, 2025


GVSU, partners launch pilot for blockchain-based digital credential wallet

The initiative, led by the GV NextEd Co-Lab, will be offered to juniors at GVSU and partnering high schools.

Apr 7, 2025


GVSU to host Reach Higher celebration on April 17

Grand Valley is celebrating the progress, accomplishments and future of its Reach Higher 2025 initiative at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus on April 17 from 2-5 p.m. at the DeVos Center.

Apr 7, 2025


GVSU community celebrates the life of Jack Miller

A member of the Grand Valley University Foundation, Miller died on April 2.

Apr 4, 2025


GVSU Women's Basketball turned championship hopes into reality in historic season

The Lakers' season came to a close with confetti falling and a trophy hoisted in the air.

Apr 2, 2025


College tour highlights career pathways for women in tech

A visiting college tour presented by Amazon Web Services stopped at Grand Valley and highlighted the opportunities for women in the fields of computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and information technology.

Apr 1, 2025