GVSU in photos, April 2024: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

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

May 1, 2024


K9 Unit patrol car

Ottawa County to conduct K9 drills on GVSU campus

Ottawa County is holding K9 search and rescue drills on Grand Valley’s Allendale Campus on May 4. The drill runs from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.

May 1, 2024

Sydney Lim from the back with her esports jersey on, No. 7 with name Slim, giving two thumbs up

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


VMA faculty member earns Smithsonian award

Norwood Viviano will receive a mid-career artist award and have his work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Apr 29, 2024


Winter Class of 2024 honored during Commencement ceremonies

Over 3,100 graduates of the Winter Class of 2024 were recognized and celebrated by GVSU academic leaders and supporters on April 26 and 27, with a Commencement address given by guest speaker Timothy Shriver.

Apr 27, 2024



Fellows honored at Cook Leadership Academy celebration

The Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy celebrated the Winter 2024 cohort of 44 fellows during a ceremony at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 26, 2024


New dean of nursing at GVSU will bring extensive leadership, research experience

Provost Fatma Mili announced the appointment of Linda Lewandowski as the new dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing, effective July 6.

Apr 25, 2024


'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


Over 3,100 students to participate in Commencement ceremonies, Timothy Shriver to give Commencement address

Grand Valley's three ceremonies will take place in Van Andel Arena on April 26 & 27. Timothy Shriver, chair of Special Olympics International, will be the guest speaker at the Friday evening and Saturday morning ceremonies.

Apr 23, 2024