Student Life
Campus Life Night will feature 300+ opportunities for students to connect
With 400 groups and clubs on campus, including one dedicated to Taylor Swift, there's something for every student.
Jan 11, 2023
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
Relay for Life returns to in-person event on campus
For the first time since 2019, students, supporters and cancer survivors gathered in-person to participate in the Relay for Life, enjoy the festivities and fundraise for the American Cancer Society.
Apr 1, 2022
GVSU student becoming voice for epilepsy research, causes
Sophomore Laine Richards, who was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013, is becoming an advocate for those like her living with the disorder and rallying legislative and research efforts.
Dec 2, 2021
Busy senior earns Homecoming Regent title
Throughout her time at Grand Valley, Brooklyn Chaffee has been involved in almost a dozen organizations and activities.
Nov 17, 2021
Laker Graduation Celebration in photos: Relive a day to remember for graduates
The images tell the story of what it means to graduates and their loved ones to earn a degree.
May 4, 2021
Graduates recognized with pictures, moment with Mantella, at Laker Graduation Celebration
Nearly 2,200 graduates took part as supporters looked on.
May 1, 2021
More than 3,000 earn degrees, congratulations during virtual commencement
Grand Valley's top leaders congratulated more than 3,000 winter semester graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony April 30.
Apr 30, 2021
Winter semester graduates will be honored at ceremony, celebration
More than 3,030 students have qualified to participate in Grand Valley's Winter Semester Commencement ceremony.
Apr 27, 2021
Student Senate highlights successes during virtual State of the Student Body address
President Philomena V. Mantella joined students, faculty and staff members for the March 25 address, which was held virtually.
Mar 26, 2021
