Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center
GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events
Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.
Nov 11, 2024
GVSU recognized as top veteran-friendly school in Michigan
Grand Valley receives gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Sep 12, 2024
Campus comes alive: GVSU move-in 2024
After a quiet summer, Grand Valley's campuses were bursting with life once again as new and returning Lakers moved into living centers, preparing for the 2024-25 year.
Aug 29, 2024
Allendale Campus once again filled with Lakers, energy
Move-in was focused on the Allendale Campus first; downtown's turn is later in the week.
Aug 21, 2024
Names of three Laker veterans inscribed on GVSU Memorial Garden wall; ceremony held to honor them
The lives and service of Joseph Early, Adam Forbes and Baron Klein were commemorated.
May 24, 2024
Hauenstein Center to host annual conference for veterans
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies welcomes veterans, mental health advocates, counselors and caregivers to its annual Hidden Wounds of War Conference on May 23 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
May 20, 2024
Graduate's startup takes top prize at veterans pitch competition
Members of Cohort 13 in the Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur-Lab made their final pitches to a panel of judges, family and friends at the L. William Seidman Center as part of the MVE-Lab's Pitch and Showcase.
May 14, 2024
Operation United: Student veterans, Student Affairs staff volunteer time to improve veteran's yard
The project was part of the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Operation United, an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to assist veterans and active military families with house or yard projects.
May 10, 2024
'Waddle of Honor': Celebration honors and salutes student veteran graduates
Friends, family, faculty and staff gathered at the Kirkhof Center on April 22 to honor and celebrate 19 Laker veterans and service members who will be graduating during commencement ceremonies this weekend.
Apr 24, 2024
Army ROTC looks to increase participation, visibility on campus
The sight of Grand Valley students in military uniforms on campus is more common this year, thanks to the coordinated efforts of GVSU’s Admissions and Recruitment office, the Office of the Provost, the College of Education and Community Innovation and ROTC leadership at Western Michigan University.
Jan 10, 2024