Laker Life

Lakers football, women's soccer teams face big challenges in home openers

Grand Valley's nationally-ranked football and women's soccer teams take on early season tests when they meet Top-10 opponents on Thursday and Friday.

Sep 1, 2022


Athletics' SEA of Change returns for second year to continue fostering inclusion

More than 350 Grand Valley student athletes participated in the Athletics Department's SEA of Change series of lectures and workshops on diversity and inclusion issues to promote community.

Aug 26, 2022


Grand Valley comes to life with return of students; classes begin Aug. 29

Grand Valley's campus buzzed with activity as students returned to campus for the start of the 2022-23 academic year.

Aug 22, 2022


Top 10 events to attend during your first months at GVSU

Students are back and campus has come to life! University departments are hosting many events during the next few months that you won't want to miss. Below is a list of events that you should check out during your first few months at Grand Valley.

Aug 22, 2022


GVSU receives Gold recognition from state veterans agency for 8th year

Grand Valley achieved Gold Status for providing an inclusive and supportive environment for military-connected students from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency

Aug 17, 2022


GVSU veterans use design thinking to address suicide prevention

Early work on prototype suicide prevention tool shown

Aug 11, 2022


Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students

Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.

Aug 8, 2022


Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center names new director

The Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center has named D.L. McKinney as the new director.

Aug 3, 2022



College Prep Week introduces students to GVSU

Dozens of students from GVSU-authorized charter schools experienced their first taste of college life this week, thanks to the Charter Schools Office's College Prep Week.

Jul 21, 2022