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A painted wood art rendering of the American flag by Willian Henry Edgerton hangs in the Lake Ontario Wall Gallery as part of the Becoming America: Our Past, Present, and Future at 250 exhibit.

GVSU joins celebration of America at 250 years

January 12, 2026

President Philomena V. Mantella on GRA250 steering committee

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP

National, community leaders highlight events during MLK Commemoration Week

January 12, 2026

Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, will kick off a week of activities.

Cook Carillon tower at night with blue lights in trees that are reflected on pond in front

Leadership transitions announced for the Grand Valley University Foundation

January 5, 2026

Dan and Pamella DeVos are new co-chairs after Jim and Donna Brooks stepped down.

Steven Workman in blue blazer and blue shirt

Grand Valley community celebrates life of Steven Workman

December 8, 2025

Steve's passion for supporting education and athletics has roots in values instilled by his family.

A graduate shakes President Mantella's hand during Commencement.

Fall Class of 2025 celebrated during Commencement ceremony

December 6, 2025

Recently retired Detroit Sports broadcaster, John Keating, served as the ceremony’s guest speaker.

Dave Mehney in open suit jacket standing talking to woman with back to camera

Campus community celebrates life of GVU Foundation member David Mehney

December 4, 2025

Dave Mehney supported academics and Laker athletic programs.

Dancers in black uniforms stand in a circle and toss blue pom-poms into the air against a bright sky.

GVSU in Photos, November 2025: Saying hello again to Lakers, goodbye to fall splendor and 'yes' to cozy studying spots

December 1, 2025

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

A group of people wearing blue graduation caps, some decorated colorfully, is seen from above.

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

December 1, 2025

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Graduates sit in their seats during Commencement.

Fall 2025 graduates to be celebrated during Commencement Ceremony

November 24, 2025

John Keating ’79 will be the guest speaker at the Dec. 6 celebration at Van Andel Arena.

Close-up of an NCAA championship trophy, showing the gold NCAA medallion and part of the wooden frame, with blurred warm lights in the background.

Women's cross country repeat as national champions

November 23, 2025

It’s the eighth title overall for the program.


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