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Asian New Year Festival celebrates Asian Cultures with performances, fashion show and more

The annual event was hosted by the Asian Student Union and sponsored by the Asian Student Achievement Program and had a variety of elements celebrating numerous Asian cultures.

Mar 24, 2025


Inaugural Multicultural Night hosted by Student Senate, Office of Multicultural Affairs

Inspired by Campus Life Night, the event allowed community members to interact with culturally focused student organizations and departments.

Mar 20, 2025


Building a more just world over a cup of tea: EqualiTEA returns to celebrate Women's History Month at GVSU

Lakers gathered to hear from a local advocate for optimizing the working world for all on March 18 as part of GVSU’s Women’s History Month celebration.

Mar 18, 2025


Q&A with the new director of Student Accessibility Resources

Jayne Fraley-Burgett wants to share her success story and help students gain access to tools that will help them succeed.

Mar 13, 2025



Continuing to create: GVSU students celebrate Black History Month through student showcase

The theme for this year’s Black History Month celebrations is “Continuing to Create”, intended to celebrate the Grand Valley students who are creating Black history every day.

Feb 7, 2025


Sisters share court for the first time on No. 1 ranked GVSU basketball team

With a five-year age gap between them, Rylie and MacKenzie Bisballe never had the chance to play organized basketball together growing up. An extra year of eligibility has provided the Bisballe sisters with the opportunity to play together on Grand Valley's women's basketball team.

Feb 5, 2025



A Night at the Disco: Lakers find their groove at Presidents' Ball 2025

Over 1,500 Lakers celebrated “A Night at the Disco” at the 39th Presidents’ Ball.

Feb 1, 2025


Black History Month: GVSU students reflect on celebration, education and finding community

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with GVSU student organizations, will host events allowing students to connect with Black student groups and organizations.

Jan 31, 2025