Student Life
Changes to August welcome week announced
Laker Kickoff will be a new welcome event for first-year students.
Apr 28, 2025
GVSU Women's Basketball turned championship hopes into reality in historic season
The Lakers' season came to a close with confetti falling and a trophy hoisted in the air.
Apr 2, 2025
Engineering students find community in the chaos of FIRST Robotics
Students who are alumni of FIRST Robotics hosted a tournament for 11 teams.
Feb 20, 2025
TRIO programs celebrate resources, community
To celebrate National TRIO Day, Grand Valley's 12 TRIO programs were displayed during an open house February 19 in the Kirkhof Center.
Feb 19, 2025
Eliminating barriers: Let's Talk offers appointment-free counseling sessions through Counseling Center
The program gives GVSU students the opportunity for free, virtual conversations with licensed counselors.
Oct 24, 2024
Native American Heritage Fund grant creates GVSU pilot program to embed Indigenous knowledge into courses
The program includes bringing in community Indigenous knowledge keepers to collaborate and co-teach with faculty members.
Sep 17, 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
Convocation speakers to new students: 'It's your turn'
Speakers during the Convocation ceremony gave their interpretations of what a Grand Valley education means and offered advice and encouragement to new students who gathered in the Fieldhouse Arena.
Aug 22, 2024
Game Changers: Women-only esports team does well in premiere competition
The Laker Esports Center has intentionally hosted women-only game nights and recruited women and students from diverse genders to play on teams.
Apr 30, 2024
Food and questions from around the world: For the Culture Quiz Bowl
Students and a few faculty and staff members flexed their Black history and cultural knowledge at the second quiz bowl.
Feb 28, 2024