The American flag is seen from above, with a person walking underneath it, on the Grand Valley campus.

Laker Life

Stars and Stripes and GVSU: See a Laker-related image collection of the American flag

America marks its 250th anniversary this Independence Day.

Jul 2, 2026

In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2026: Wildlife in detail, flowers in bloom and the enduring bond of community

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

Jul 1, 2026

fountain in front of the Student Services building with water flowing, purple flowering tree in foreground

Division of Enrollment Development and College Futures

GVSU students earn $35 million in state scholarship funding

Lakers received the second-highest amount awarded to students who attend one of the state's public universities.

Jun 29, 2026

University News

GVSU joins communitywide effort to mark nation's 250th anniversary

As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, Grand Valley is helping celebrate the semiquincentennial across Grand Rapids through educational programs, community engagement and public media.

Jun 25, 2026

An American flag waves atop a flagpole on Grand Valley's campus against a blue sky with scattered white clouds.

Division of Student Affairs

Summer Carillon Concert Series returns next week

The series runs each Tuesday from June 30 to August 4 on the Valley Campus.

Jun 22, 2026

Cook Carillon tower behind GVSU letters on lawn

Division of People, Equity, and Culture

GVSU community takes part in Juneteenth celebration

The event, held in Kirkhof Center on the Valley Campus, included dancing, performances, crafts, food and more.

Jun 18, 2026

Rhaeven Richardson performs with West Michigan Jewels of Africa as part of a Juneteenth Celebration at the Kirkhof Center on June 18.

GVSU Experts

GVSU Experts: A Q&A on the U.S.-Iran agreement and its global impact

GVSU faculty Polly Diven and Paul Isely share their insights on what the agreement means for consumers, businesses and U.S. foreign policy.

Jun 18, 2026

Polly Diven, professor of political science

Blue Dot

Collaborative innovation engineers a solution for transforming healthcare education

Students are building a locking cabinet similar to those used in hospitals.

Jun 16, 2026

six students stand behind a cabinet in a woodshop

Seidman College of Business

GVSU survey finds continued economic growth for West Michigan

The survey's respondents revealed that while the region's industrial economy remained positive, several suggested businesses are becoming more cautious about future growth.

Jun 11, 2026

Exterior of L. William Seidman Center looking up along facade of building.

Athletics

GVSU Athletics honored nationally for excellence

Accolades include a Learfield Sports Directors' Cup title and recognition for the marketing team.