Ying Quartet, l-r: David Ying (cello), Janet Ying (violin), new first violinist Robin Scott, and Phillip Ying (viola) outside Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music.

GVSU Arts Celebration to present renowned artists and performers at free public events

The celebration will feature an exhibition as well as visual, performing and literary art events.

Sep 14, 2026

A man in a suit and another man in a red shirt wear augmented-reality glasses with tracking markers during a technology demonstration.

Grand Valley brings AI, technology and innovation to forefront during Tech Week

A conversation between GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella and biologist Lee Hood headlines the events hosted by the university during this year’s Tech Week.

Sep 14, 2026

Padnos College of Engineering

GE Aerospace Foundation, GVSU partner to launch Next Engineers Grand Rapids

Grant funds will support programs for 4,000 K-12 students in Grand Rapids.

Sep 14, 2026

Laker Life

GVSU remembers 9/11 on 25th anniversary

The Student Senate placed flags on the Kirkhof Lawn in memory of those lost.

Sep 11, 2026

A person kneels on the GVSU Valley Campus to place a small flag in the Kirkhof Lawn in memory of lives lost on 9/11.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, August 2026: Kicking off the new year

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Sep 2, 2026

Red stage lights highlight a student dancing during Laker Kickoff.

Athletics

Lakers opens their doors to Purdue Northwest after devastating storm

When Purdue Northwest needed a place for its women’s soccer team to train and stay following a catastrophic storm, Grand Valley answered the call. For three days, the Lions found a home in Allendale — and discovered a partnership that extended well beyond the playing field.

Sep 1, 2026

A member of the Purdue Northwest women's soccer team battles for possession of the ball against a member of the GVSU women's soccer team.

University Libraries

Melanie Shell-Weiss shares vision as new Dean of the Libraries and Art Museum

Shell-Weiss was appointed dean by Provost Jennifer Drake after serving as interim dean since 2025.

Sep 1, 2026

Melanie Shell-Weiss stands in front of a gallery wall of colorful paintings.

Athletics

Lakers back home for White Out game with West Texas A&M

For full coverage of GVSU football, including broadcast info, news, features, highlights, press conferences and more, follow @GVSUFootball on social media and on the GVSU Athletics website.

Aug 31, 2026