Office of Student Life

1,200 students participate in commencement

More than 1,200 students participated in the fall commencement ceremony, December 7 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Dec 9, 2019


18-year-old will earn computing degree at Saturday's commencement

Alec Betancourt will participate in the fall commencement ceremony December 7 at Van Andel Arena, earning a bachelor's degree in computing and information systems.

Dec 5, 2019


Marketing major named Homecoming Regent

Jessica Fillmore, a senior majoring in marketing, was named the 2019 Homecoming Regent.

Nov 26, 2019


Hundreds of students volunteer during national Make a Difference Day

More than 250 volunteers from Grand Valley and Grand Rapids Community College participated in the nation's largest day of community service.

Oct 15, 2019


Sec. Benson encourages GVSU students to vote during visit 

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's visit September 24 was in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Students, faculty and staff members had the opportunity to register to vote at the secretary of state's mobile unit. 

Sep 24, 2019


Sec. Benson to visit GVSU today

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will visit the Allendale Campus today, September 24, in recognition of National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 24, 2019


Mobile registration unit to visit GVSU on National Voter Registration Day

Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley can register to vote at the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit when it visits the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses. 

Sep 19, 2019


Grand River highlighted during Making Waves event

It's a good day when you can kayak as part of your job or your class. Nearly 200 students, faculty and staff members hiked trails and kayaked on the Grand River throughout the day.

Sep 17, 2019


PFAS discussion kicks off Democracy 101 series 

The Freedom of Information Act, PFAS and media literacy are some of the topics that will be discussed during a series of lectures and workshops this fall. 

Sep 13, 2019


New tradition lights up Convocation ceremony

In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community.

Aug 23, 2019