Office of the President

GVSU ranks among country's best employers on Forbes list

Grand Valley has been ranked as one of the country's Best Employers for 2022, according to Forbes.

Feb 10, 2022

Cook Carillon Tower is in background, reflecting on Zumberge Pond.

Campus community mourns death of Bea Idema

The Grand Valley and West Michigan communities are celebrating the life of devoted philanthropist Beatrice "Bea" Idema, who died on February 3.

Feb 4, 2022

Athletics

Retired faculty, trailblazing women's coach dies

Joan Boand, retired faculty member and longtime Laker coach, died January 27 at her home. She was 88.

Jan 27, 2022

Wall of champions in the Fieldhouse with coach Joan Boand pictured; Laker Legends, Joan Boand 1966-99

University Development

Gift from former trustee supports students from HBCU/HSI Pipeline and Michigan

Former Grand Valley Board of Trustees member William "Bill" Pickard has initiated two funds designed to support students and help diversity West Michigan's talent pool.

Jan 20, 2022

William "Bill" Pickard smiles and gestures with his hands in front of a GVSU vertical banner

Enrollment Development

GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualified Michigan students

Grand Valley leaders have expanded a tuition-free program that opens its doors to any qualified Michigan student who wants to enroll at the university.

Jan 18, 2022

Drone photo of Allendale campus with clock tower at center and lots of sidewalks

Division of People, Equity, and Culture

MLK week opens with call from keynote speaker to continue 'watering seeds planted by King'

The daughter of a man whose life intersected with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. opened Grand Valley's commemoration week events by saying the two men "planted the seeds we are still watering and nurturing today."

Jan 17, 2022