Articles by Chris Knape

‘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


Building a Rainforest Innovation Ecosystem: Confluence Thought Series looks at expanding regional creative capacity

Free event for GVSU community brings leaders together to share, learn new ideas for creating a creative community that competes and cooperates.

Apr 8, 2024


Omni from Grand Valley State University provides adults with pathway for degrees and skills

GVSU announced a new delivery model for adults to advance their economic mobility and career opportunities.

Feb 27, 2024


Mantella joins legislative leaders at Washington summit to address nation's higher ed challenges

Meeting with Secretary of Education, other national leaders provides GVSU a voice in education policy.

Dec 18, 2023


Marcia J. Haas Garden dedicated

Located on the west side of the Haas Center for Performing Arts, the space pays tribute to the former First Lady of GVSU.

Aug 23, 2023


GVSU receives top designation as Veteran-Friendly School from state

Gold award makes nine straight years university is honored by MVAA

Aug 23, 2023


3 days of road closures on Allendale campus start Friday

Sealcoating work will result in several campus road closures and detours Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Jul 25, 2023



Grand Valley signals confidence, growth in coming year

Board approves largest performance pool increase in more than decade for faculty and staff, enrollment outlook for fall is positive

Jun 23, 2023


Manufacturing survey continues yo-yo pattern

West Michigan manufacturing index swings positive, but caution flags remain

Jun 7, 2023